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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-17
Mast and Spar TIMBER.
NAVY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,


ceive Sealed proposals, until the IS Feb.
ruary next, for the supply Of the following Mas.
and Spar Pieces, deliverable at the respective Ma.
Wy Yards, on or before the Ist Of July, 1897, al
Ne,D- York.
2 halfspindles, fishes main.mas.
2 fishes, and side trees, for foremost
esS Sssfss' . spind pssneh, mssHnass
fore and main top-mast
lower half main yard
2 main and mizen.top- sal.yards
z main, 1 fore, and mizentop- gallant.mast
2 jib .booms, flying do and spanker.boom
The above for a74 gun ship.
4 fishes and 6 side trees for main-mast
fishes, half spindes and side trees for fore mas:
quarter spndles, and paunch for bow.sprt
fore and mzen-toP-masts
Flower half main yard
main, fore, and 2 mizen.top. yards
4 main, fore, and 2 mzen.top- gaant-masts
jib-booms, 4 flying do and spanker.boom'
The above for ~ gun ship.
Philadelphia.
fore and mizen top-mast
1 fore-top -gallant-mast
main-yard pieces
4 bow-sprit pieces
l sprit-sailyard
top.g allantyards in one piece
2 spindle pieces for main.mast
fishes, 2 heel pieces for fish
side trees, 4 heel pieces for side trees
4 cheek pieces, 2 heel pieces for cheek
spindle pieces for foremost, 2 fishes, ! heelpees
side trees, 2 heel pieces
All the pieces for the mizen.mast
The above for ship ofthe line.
2 half main cheeks. 2 fore side trees
9 main side.trees fore fish
! bow-sprit piece, heel piece for mancheek
/ heel piece for fore cheek, half main.yard
half fore.top. sail.yard, 2 main fishes
main spindle pieces, foretop gallant-mast
half main-top- ail.yards,
mizen.top.s yard in one piece
sprit.sail.yard
jib.boom piece, ! spanker boom
The above fora A gun ship.
Warrington.
2 paunches for bowsprit
sResa: 1 1:efi sseI psaneh
l spindle, 2 fishes, side.trees
2 cheeks, 2heeLpieces, l paunch tor mainma'
] spindle, cheeks, paunch, for mizen.mas;
fore, main, mizen topmasts
fore, main, mizen top-gallant.masts
l spritsail, fore, Il main yards
fore.topsail, nan-topsail, mzen.tops ail ya'I'
8 fore, main, 2mi zen.top -gallant.yards
l cross-jack.yard, 3 jib.booms, 3 Ayine ditto
spanker-boom. 4lower studding sail pooms
spindle, 4 sidetrees, cheeks for fore or maj,
mast
bow.sprit piece, swinging boom
main piece for a mixen-mast
spindles, fish, 5side-trees, and cheeks for ,s
main.masts
l spindle for mizen.mast
mizentop- gallant-mast
The above for a a. gun.ship.
! spindle fer main.mast
I cross jack yard
the above for sloop-of.war.
Norfolk.
II sde-trees, 2 paunches, checks
half main.yard, half fore, 3 mizen.top- sa!.yI5
ub-booms
flying jib.booms
2 spanker.booms
swlnging.booms, & 8top.mast studding .sail.bo0H'
49,. The above for ~ gun ship.
The whole OF the timber required above
must be got straight, Of long leaf, hne gral'
southern heart yellow pine.
Persons wishing 10 offer, may obtain sshe I
dulles of the dimensions, if necessary to reguan \
their offers, on application to the Navy Age" {
Al either
NETWORK,
PHILADELPHIA,
BALTIMORE,
NORFOLK,
CHARLESTON, S. c. or
SAVANNAH.
Tbs proposals must = made per cubic IA
and must slate the names or the suretes. q
The timber when delivered rnns, underr u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-17
NETWORK,
PHILADELPHIA,
BALTIMORE,
NORFOLK,
CHARLESTON, S. c. or
SAVANNAH.

Tbs proposals must = made per cubic IA
and must slate the Dan3es OF the sureties.
The timber when delivered, must underg'
the inspection and measurement agreeably g
the printed rules adopted by the Commissl'.
e.s, dated September LIST, 1896, As psac,ised'
the several Navy Yards.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-17
From the Norfolk Beacon.

btSK
"Since the 10Th We have made but few sales.
Have delivered 1000 barrels Of Flour at 10 cash,
and this day sold 500 more, and should there
be no other arrival within 3 or 4 days, intend
raising the price 10 II. IL required much ma
nagement to keep up the price, when there was
so large quantity in market--lI 900 barrels
arrived i" days. went forward yesterday
and offered slSoo for all the good Flour, which
astonished the people and induced them 10 be.
lieve that had some intelligence of which they
were not in possession, and they declined sell.
ing at that price. Consequently, there was
grea, push BY the Bakers to-day, and it would
no, be matter Of surprise if, before night, there
should NOT be lef: 500 bbls Of good in the mar
ket, except ours.
produce has been scarce, but is now com.
ing In"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22
SLAVE TRADE.

The following is a late decree of the King Of
France against the Slave Trade:
"Charles, by the grace of God, King of France
and Navarro, to all who shall see these presents,
greeting.
We have ordained, and do orslain, that the
project of 2 law of the following tenor shall be
presented by our Minister Secretary of State to
the Department Of Marine and the Colonies,
whom We charge to explain its object and to sup
port 1t IN discussion,
Only .4rtscie.--In case Of . cooperation or par
tcipaton, by any means whatever in the traffic
known under the name ofthe negro slave trade,
the propretors, AM supercargocs; the insurers
who ensure it knowingly, the captain or comrnail-
der and other officers ofthe vessel; shall be pun
ishcd with banishnent, and fine equal to the
value OF the ship and cargo.
The finc shall be pronounced conjoin,ly against
the individuals designated in the preceding par
agraph.
The captain and officers shall be further de-
clared incapable Of serving, under any title in
the kiny's navy or The French merchant service.
Other individuals belonging to the crew shall
be punished with imprisonment from months
TO pears. From these are expected, such of
the above mentioned individuals as SHALL within
fifteen days after the vessels arrival, declare to
the commissary of marine, or the magistrates in
the French ports or the French consuls in for
eign ports, the facts which they shall know.
The vessel shall be seized and confiscatsd.
The penalties under the present law are indie
pendent of those which shall be pronounced, in
conformity with the penal code, for other crimes
or offences which may have been committed OH
board the slip.
The law of april Is, 1913, is abrogated
Given in our palace of the Iuileries, Dec. 27
1926; and, of our reign the third.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22
PROPOSALS
For publishing new Periodical Work, to be ell
titled
TIE AFRICAN OBSERVER.
PROPOSALS
PROSPECTUS.

It is our privilege to live in an age Of surpass
ing improvement. The sciences and the arts arc
deeply indebted to the genius and enterprise OF
our contemporaries, and schemes, OF extensive
utility, are now i'll successful operation, Which,
a half century ago, would have been considered
as fit only to supply void in the brain Of maniac,
or to exercise the idle Ingenuity OF a visionary
| protector. by new and etiicacious experiments,
principles in natural science, unknown to our ia
| theirs, have been developed, and new avenues
opened to the enjoyment Of man.
! Oftllose Improvements in physical and politi-
cal science, which have stamped their character
on the last and the passing age, the inhabitants
of the western world claim distinguished share
There ingenuity has displayed its inventions
to the gaze and imitation of the world, and there
the principles OF government have been traced
to their source, and the laws of mmutable us-
tice solemnly proclaimed as the proper basis and
support ofpolitcal institutions.
If we review the periods of our national growth,
and mark our unparalleled progress in the march
of nations, we must subscribe to the sentiment,
that no people have greater cause revercntly to
commemorate the goodness of Beneticent
Creator than the people of these United States.
No where have the choicest blessings of the all
bountifu Parent been spread with amore unspar
ing hand. To no other people, ancient ormodern,
has the cup of felicity been presented with few
er bitter ingredients, or more completely purti-
ed from the lees of political thraldom.
If, Judging the future from the past, We en-
deavour to dclineate our course through ages
yet to come, Il series of pleasing antcipatons
warns the rejecting mind. With afertile soil,
extending through every desirable variety of eli
mate. and capable of affordins all that luxury
! could demand to supply the wants, Or promote
the comfort Of mani with population enlight-
ened and free; with government over which
the laws are supreme, and the people the arbiters
of the law; the way appears open to that nation
al greatness which ambition could not wish to
enhance; and to individual prosperity, in which
discomfort might blush to complain.
Are these the dcusive prospects of a feverish
patriotism, the visions ofpoetry; or are they the
anticipations ofsober reflection Is there no ill
boding omen to dim the light that gttcrs on our
future course1 Alas! one portentous cloud is
impending over some of the farest portions of
our favoured land One dire disease, deeply in
fixed in our national system, has 'sgrown with
our growth. and strengthened with our strength"
The light of freedom, which we so highly prize,
shines on part ofour population only by refiec-
ton, and to them is rather darkness visible" than
light
This appalling subject is forced upon us, how
ever reluctant may feel to investigate its char
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22

y,,.5gea. tuAt pr.inilm q jo,ty 90.
~ ,yhr,!ed to any c%perimentalist VINO
hn,l rg 81 suoceed in introducing such new cui-
s''s. ,nSc on on space Of ground not less than one
acre. ,,:..:ar. ,,,;c,, .pe,n to be
:, favor are those Of the vine and SILK.
ToSs M Ssrors pavts Of the Southern States they
~ ~ ho,n been tried with considerable sue
nsss nsss The present is a favourable opportu
eea'' 60. - nush these experiments still further,
n.t N;ac, the cotton culture is 80 unprotitable.
sl%t ,rhe climate ofthat part ofthe Union, IS ad-
.r;r,hlv adapted to both
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22
For tho IPiimineton,an.

The ayithmetical question proposed i'll
the last number of the Wilmingtonan. per-
picking as 1t may have been, yet by perseve-
rance / think ] have obtained the result.
In attending to the rule in common use,
which is, always to cut off as many decimals
as there are in the mnltiplicand and multi
plier, and the remainder is dollars,
EXAMPLE.
Multiply 500 cents
By 500 cents.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22
CONDITIONS.

The work will be published in Philadelphia,
on the first of each month, beginning with the
Fourth month next, each number containing SO
pages printed in double columns.
The price three, dollars per annum, payable
IN aduance
Such of the patrons Of the work as may
choose to withdraw their subscriptions at the ex-
plration OF the year, will be eSpacted to give
notice to the editor or his agent, two months
previously; those who omit forwarding this no
tice will be considered as continuing their sub
scrptions, and their bills presented accordingly.
ENOCH LEWIS.
I'd mo. 22d, 1926.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22

rope, from whose communications considerable
assistance is anticipated.
The editor being anxious so to conduct his in
vestigatons, that such differ from him in opin-
ion may not be repelled by any appearance of
severity or rudeness, from a'calm and patient at
tention to the facts or arguments adduced, every
thing OF vindicitve character will be carefully
excluded from his columns.
1t may be added that rigid adherence to the
order above exhibited in the arrangement of his
subjects. is not intended, and that several of
those topics will be brought into view in each of
the successive numbers. In the 18th number an
index to the volume will be given.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22
50 rich a harvest as his fancy led him to ex.

so rich harvest as his fancy led him to ex-
pect.
would further remark, that the second.
IS certain nondescript, pettifogging Doc
tor, who is every thing by turns and nothing
long, affecting to be Catholic, and who.
4osan IKE, would destroy the Church. He
has been sowing dscord and dissention a.
mong the members since he came to Will
mington. From whence he came, or who he
is, God only knows. 1t has been said he
formerly resided in Lancaster, but for what
ne left Lancaster, whether by day or night,
for the safety of his carcase. or by the advice
OF tzoefUe honest yeomen, know not.
! am attached to the Catholic church,
which affords me satisfaction; and / feel
pride in promoting the interests of the
Church; and do hope the congregation will
be on their guard against the tricks attempt
ed to be practised OH them by such an un-
principled renegade.
i feel consciousness of the correctness
of the course pursued by me in regard to the
Church, and that it has not only been lust
ana honourable, but that instead of a eaiu.
have sustained a loss, by my attention to
her concerns, which can make appear sa-
tlsfactorly to any unprejudiced mind.
~, WIN. LARKIN.
Wilmington, Feb. 10Th. 1S27.-22-4tp.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22
Result ss25S ooo

] will now propose question wrought by
tho same rule as the above.
EXAMPLE,
Multiply o99o9 dolls. dimes, 9 cts, 8 mills
BY IL thousand, II hundred, and i djlars,
IL dimes, cts. II mills.
In finding the answer to this question,
make use of no other figures than those
which belong 10 the answer itself, l6 in num-
Der. Neither do l in any instance carry
from units place to tens, hundreds, &c. more
than one at time.
Can the author of the first example do as
have done and find the result. N.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22

The Paris Journal Des Dcbats declares that it
was from Paris that the signal for insurrccton and
civil warm Portugal, was given.
The Bank of Kentucky has been robbed by its
porter ofabout three thousand dollars. 1t is sup
posed that he had false key to the vault.
In Philadelphia last year, 81 vessels were
built the tonnage of which was 7l73.
Ireland.-The Dublin Evening Mail SAYS
the country about Westmeath, is in state
of open rebellion.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22

which would lead US to lend an car TO the
adventures Of Munchauscn this oc-
casonally producing merry pcals of laugh
ter, throws his host into a good humour,
and being pronounced, in vulgar phrase,
"a clever sort of fellow" his officiousness
is overlooked This his vanity construes in
to admiration.
The Editor says we'll, when he declares
that notice of US is to him like taking a
dose Of physic. This metaphor cannot be
misunderstood. Rcproof like purge, does
not sit we'll upon his stomach nor on his CON
science; and when We are compelled to hold
the mirror of his conduct up before him, that
he may look upon it and blush at his evil do
ings, we do not wonder that he feels the
effects Of a powerful operative. From his
last remarks We have evidence that it also
partakcs of the properties Of an emetic.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22
UD-fg-HN1f2S
LOTTERY AND EXCHANGE oFFICl

LOTTERY AND EACHANNE OftiCE,
No ia, .'htrket-st., Btstimore'
Where both the great Capital Prizes OF ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, were OBJ
tanned in the late Grand State Lotteries, and
where the Highest Capital Of 500, 900 in the.ast
Grand State Lottery was, as usual, paid in Cash
the mononti it was presentcd; and whers mare
Capitai lp,ases hare teen sold Aa'i al any other
Ggfte IA RHierica
urorders from any part Of the United
States either by mail, (post paid or private
conveyance, enclosing the cash or prize tickets
in any OF the lotteries, willmeet the same prompt
and punctual attention as if OH personal appl.-
cation.
ADDRESS to
]. 1. COHEN, JR & BROTHERS,
GeCoHENS' "Gazette and Lottery Reg;ster.n
will be published Immediately after the drawing,
and will contain the official list of the Prizes,
it will be forwarded gratis to all who purchase
their Tickets at CoHEss' OFFICE, and who signify
their wish to receive it.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22
First Baltimore lottery.
COHEN FFICE,-Butimore, ,
February IA, 1927.
SCHEME NO. 10, OF THE
~ i C@,+, a+1,,,,, :, & NJ ,.,I o,~J Il

Grand State Lottery Of Maryland
Arranged on the
Odd and Even System.
BY which the holder of two Tickets or two
Shares is certain of obtaining at least One Prize,
and may draw IWREEt-Ihe whole to be
drawn in ONE DAY, and will take place in Bal
timore,
On the 18th day Of March.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22
The Museum
OF
Foreign Literature and Science,
Is JUST PUBLISHED BIZ
e. LYTTEII-


No. SO, CHEsNUT-sT., PHILADELPHIA.
The subscription is Sc a year, payable in ad-
vance. 1t will be sent to any part of the United
states, by mail, upon payment of five dollars
on account. being received by the publisher.
No. 13-New Series-FEB.
CONTENTS.
Portrait Of Peyton Randolph.
History ofmodern Egypt. Death, dealer, to
his correspondent. Phrenology. The enchant-
ed castle. Life and correspondence of Major
Cartwright. Memoirs of I.indley Murray. The
Illuminated city. History fthe Museum of Par
Is Ambrose Parly's travels and ADVENTURES
Last rites. The broken gold. The bachelors
beat. "Come thou old unloying scribe" The
Bishop of Calcutta. The restoration of Israel.
Lives of celebrated architects. The change The
characters Of frheophrastus. The ehour of prayer.
The tire gull. The felon.
Literary Intelligence.
New British Publications
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22

We apologize to our readers for the no
tice wc have descended TO take to-day of
the Editor of the Delaware Gazette. We
promise that in future, unless called upon by
an imperious sense Of dufy, we shall let the
"crcature" alone. We would not at this
time have spoken, had it not been to expose
falsehood. retute caumny, and throw igno-
miny, with its author, again into the common
sewer of contempt.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22
n the 18th day Of March.
HIGHEST PRIZE:
$4,000 DOLLARS.
BRILLIANT SCHEME.

l5,47l Prizes amounting to $4,000 dollars.
Not One Blank to a Prize!!
Every Prize payable i'll CASH, which, as usu-
al, at COHEN'S OFFICE, may be had the mo-
ment they are drawn.
Price of Tickets.
Tickets, So 90 Quarters, Is
Halves, Il so Eighths, ----- 81
To be had in the greatest variety ofnumbers todd
4 Even) at
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-22

The poe.ical selection of IS. w" shall be
attended to.
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all extensive range of enquiries connected with
this subject. To combat the prejudccs which
this system has produced, and which have vari-
ed their shades according to the points from
which the condition has been vlewed--to trace
the moral influence of slavery on those who
breathe its atmospherc-and to point out the
best means for its peaceful extinction, will be
among the prominent objects of discussion.
The work will comprise the following general
divisions.
1. Sketches Of the history, ancient and mod
crl, of Afrca-of the progress of geographica!
discovery therein--ofi its productions, commerce,
and future prospects,; and of the manners, gov
ernment, and arts of the negro race.
g. The history, character, and incidents of
slavery among the ancicnts, with its decline and
extinction among the moderns.
8. The African slave trade. Its history char
acter, and extent-Efforts that have been used
for its aboliton-Is present state; with its effect
on the inhabitants of Africa.
4. The nature and character Of nego slavery
in the Islands and on the continent of America
The internal slave trade within the United States
Laws and usages in relation to slavery, includ-
ing those enacted for its extinction or mellora.
ton.
S. Principles of political economy, i'll relation
to slave abour and consumption compared with
free.
6. Biographical notices Of negroes who have
been distinguished for their virtue or abilities.
z. Plans for improving the condition OF the
slaves in the United States, with an account OF
experiments, on this subject, made by the hold
ers of slaves.
8. View of the situation, character, and future
prospects of the free cooured population OF the
United States.
In the collections which shall be made on
these various topics, the works of the abest wrl-
ters among the ancents and moderns will be
consulted; the narratives of travellers carefully
examined; and such extracts made from the pc
riodical works of the day as shall appear proper
ly calculated to illustrate the subjects embraced
by the plan. Measures are taken to establish an
extensive correspondence with persons OF intel
Grepce and ysraeity. in this country and in Eu,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-19
ART OF LIVING HAPPY.

The following maxims, or rules of acton,
might, ifstrictly Observed go far to increase the
happiness, or at least to diminish the hqnietndes
and miserics of life
Observe nviolably, truth in your words, and
integrity in your actions.
Accustom yourself to temperance, and be
master of your passions.
Re not tao much out of hamor with the world;
but remcmberitis world of Gods crcatlnls' and
however sadly it is marred with wlckedncss and
folly, vet YOU have found in it more comforts
than calamities more civlitics than atronts, more
instances of Kindness towards YOU than of cruelty.
Try to spend your time usefuy, both 10 your
self and others.
Cultivate such an habitual cheerfulness otmind'
and cvenncss of temper, as not to be rufHen oy
trivial Inconvenience and crosses.
Re ready to heal breaches in friendship, and to
end differences, and shun litigation yourself as
much as possible, for he is an i'll calculator that
does not perceive that one amlcablc settlement
is better than two law suits
BE it rather your ambition to acqualni yourself
well IN your proper station than to rise above 1t.
Despise not small honest gains, and do not
risk what YOU have on the dcluslve prospect OF
sudden riches. lfyou are in a comfortable thrlv-
| ing wav, keep in it, and abide your own calling
rather than run the chance OF another In q
word. mind to ''use the world as not abusing it,
and probably you will find at much comfort in II
as is most fit for tiail being, who is merely jour
neying through it towards an immortal abode.