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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-16
From the Ne,o Alonthly Magazine.
THE HUNTING ALDERMAN.
"Now let us sing long live the king,
And Gilpin long live he;
And when he next doth ride abroad,
Ma, \ Ia there IN Coo O--.fDbn (1iH


Nav be there to see."--J0hn Gtlpm.
"Who has e'er been in Paris must needs
know the Greve," saws Prior's song, and it is
almost equally impossible for any one to have
been in The neighbourhood Of Taunton, at least
if he have any venatorial blood in his veins,
without knowing the worthy Squire Iasbo-
rough the staunchest Nimrod lief, to us since
Colonel Thornton ofsporting celebrity was UNI
fortunate enough to be at his own death "Fif-
ty guineas to FIVE" cried the Squire 10 party OF
hunting companions who were giving no res
pite to the magnums Of clare, at his own table,
-"hf.y guinies to ten that the alderman won't
turn out with us next Friday. "-"Done" cried
old Major Cunninghsm.-"Andh FIVE hundred
guineas to fifty" reared the Squire, that he
won't be in at the death" "Done to that toe"
replied the Major; 81 always take the long
odds" /, was bet, and regularly entered in
their poke, books by the respective parties.
am not at liberty to give any other clue to
the Aid, rman in question, than by stating, that
he purchased an estate about two years ago in
Som-rsetshirr, which will probably De suffi-
cient guide to my civic readers, and that he
was hardly ever known to have been on horse
back in his life; the invitation to the hunt had
teen sent to him as mere frollc, although 1t
had produced the very serious bets have re-
corded. Other wasers arose out OF these, vi
mos Is, uenatort6us, and considerable interest
had BEEN excited by their ridiculous nature,
resolved to be in the field and witness their ter
mination. The day appointed for the hunt
was one of those misty, dewy, drizzlins morn
ings Of October, which seems to be az antici-
pat on of the succeeding month, and to leave
you in doubt whether it will settle into con-
irmcd rain, or sparkle up into fresh buoyaut
invigorating day. Euston Common, the place
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-16
Taken up in Alexan1ria.

the Police Constables, colored woman calling
- herself Polly Butler. She is dark mulato, "a.
ther under the middle height, well made thick lips
ana nat nose. She has, when Intercepted, sury
parently from % to 80 years Of age From the best
information yet obtained she has been runaway about
seven years; was in Washington City for some time,
and has since been chiefly in Alexandra and its neigh
borhood 1t has been ascertaiped that shortly after
she came here she stated to several that she had run
away from some part of Maryland.
THOMAS STEELE, Jalb,
aug 15-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-16
District Of Columbia.
aug 15-tf
County, of Aierandr;

County Of alexandria, Set:
~ William Crancb, ChiefJudge of the United States
Circuit Court of the District Of Columbia, to be dis
charged from imprisonment, under the act for the
NET OF nsovent debtors within the District of Colum
., on the last Monday in August inst: at O'Clock.
IN at the Courthouse in Alexandra, when and
. . 1nere his creditors are required to attend.
&g l+I EDM I. LEE, C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-16
COvAage.

* COILS American Cordage, landing from schr
~ Harriet Capt. Flanders, for sale by
aug - w. FOWLE Goo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-16

CarOlina Fiooring boards.
N0'c landing from sehr Centurion from Vihuington-
~ ono Feet quartered flooring boards, i inch
l9-1OO for sale by JOHN s. MILLER
aug
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-16

Unable to keep up with the speed OF tie tirst
burst, the Alderman Quilted the melee, cutting
across the country, in the direction OF the dogs,
and rejolning the hunt after short ramble, up.
on newly ploughed field, where the whole party
were "at fault" Otis this ploughsd field where
the scent has been lost" cried the Squire
"Not i" replied the huntsman, pointing to some
sheep stains-"lhis has done all the mischief
they spoil every thing-shouldn't wonder we
didn't recover the scent all day. But pray be
SILENT gentlemen, keep together, and don't meet
hound in the face. or you may turn him just
when he's picking il up. II hear halloo!"
$50 do l." cried the Squire, "she's found, de-
pend upon it,
Chervil's unerring eye reconnoitered, when
he shook his head. and pointed with his whip to
boy nallooing the birds away from the seed
"There's another, did you hear it, Chervil"'-
SAY, ay, but it's up in the wind, and she can't
have doubled yet. But look We yonder, sir,
dye see those sheep scudding away on The side
of Penwick Hill? she's among 'em, I'll lay my
life; the crows are all on the wing, and here comes
magpie chattering from the same held, we
shall have the other presently; ay, said so, she's
there, sure enough But stop, that's Sweetlip's
cry in the next field, and Lightfool follows her
and gives tongue-found! found! found!"
At this cheering notice the whole field gave
glad halloo, and made simultaneous charge
after the dogs. The Alderman ambled towards
a gap in one corner, when well known brewer
in the neighborhood, who, am afraid, had
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31


We have occasion to notice in this weeks paper,
the arrival, on Monday last of the Brazilian SLAYER
| lnvincible, mentioned in our No. 447, as having
been captured in the Camaroons by two boats of his
Maesty's ship Esk, under the command of Lieuts
kellett and ToIcway. The detention was between
8 and 9 in the evening of the 5lst Dec. at which
time the vessel had on board 44O human beings,
just Shipped the captain and part of her crew being
sick. Five days were occupied in working to the
mouth of the river, which is in latitude 5 81 north,
and fourteen days more in attempting to get to the
southwark, during which the vessel only made 100
miles.
Lieut.. Tolleway, the officer in CHARGE then de-
termned on running away to the westward, seeing
no probability Of succeeding IN making southing,
and. after passage of SIS days, reached this port
having, during the period, been twice struck by
ghtnngon the LIST of January at 4 in the morn
ng, which shvered to pieces the mzzen topmast,
and did other damage, killing one marine On deck
and 2 slaves (women) below and secondly. at noon
in heavy squall on the deck. and killed two slaves
in the hold--a man aud boy. The damages.
sustained in the first instance, were repaired BY
Lieut.. foleway being fortunate enough to fall in
with the Esk, eight days alter taking his departure
from the mouth of the river.
The mortality on board this vessel on the wayup,
we believe, has never been exceeded. Out Of 40
unfortunate Africans on board, at the time Of cap
tuie, l76 died, IN addition to the tour Killed and
four missing Supposed to have jumped overheard in
of the storm, of thunder and lightning) before
the arrival here, and eight in the harbor prior to
their being landed on the 2lst instant two days af-
ter anchorng making Il total of sc natural deaths
If persons, dying under the circumstances these
poor creatures did, can be termed OUT of 44t) in
dividuals in less than sixty days The cause OF
this immense loss, we understand, is mainly attri-
bued to the filthy state Of the vessel when they
we're received On board, and the numbers that were
thrust into her.
The master of this SLAYER is an old offender, av-
ing carried of the coast, in the same vessel, last
voyage. 600 slaves.
BY an arrival from Oran. and by other accounts
from the place. of the beginning of this month,
it appears that French squadron of eight sail. had
made its appearance oil A.iers that that port and
those Of Bona and Oran were blockaded that the
French Consul. as we'll as the French mel chants
settled at Aigiers, had been allowed by the Dey ia
20 on board the squadron that six small Algerlne
cors4irs had sailed, namely. three to the Eastward,
aud three TO the Westward and that the largest
has been sunk by order Of the Regency, as a pre-
autUnary measure.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31
From the Baltimore Gazette.

Revolutionary aGcers.--Wc understand, meet
ing has been holden in this city the present week.
composed of commissioned officers of the Revou-
tionary Army, for the purpose of memoralizlng
Congress, on the subject Of half pay, which was
promised in 1880. They have preferred memo
rial for this purpose before, and Reports Of Com
mttees Of Congress have baen made in their favor
But for want Of time, and on account Of some OBJ
Jectlons, which will probably not hereafter be
sldered OF great weight, those reports not ac
cepted We cannot but hope and believe, that sue
cess will attend their present application. They
are now few in number They are all far advanced
in life and many of them destitute OF property,
and depend upon the charity of their friends. We
believe they do not apply merely for favour, but
they claim remuneration as debt justly due ac-
cording to the solemn promises of Congress +; they
ask for an eqnuanam for hall pay for life, which
engaged 10 be given them by the government of the
country. They ought to be heard and answered i'll
equity and good faith, well in honour and graft
tudc. We trust they will moi apply in vain
We informed that the meeting was very re-
spectacle though not numerous. There Sc
veral gentleman Of Maryland, from Massachus-
sets, New Jersey and Delaware, lion. Philip Reed
of Maryland was appointed Chairman OF the meet
Ing, ana Alden Bradford, Esq. Of Massachusetts, Sc
cretary. Several votes were passed with reference
to the attainment of the objects of the meeting. The
| gentlemen Of the Convention dnet at Barnum.
Hotel on Monday, and with Hon. ]. Z. Howard, tht
hero of Eutaw Springs, Tuesday. Yesterday
| they accepted an invitation to dine with the mem
hers of the Maryland Cincinnati who were in the
ciy. Col. Howard is now President Of that Society
This morning,we hear they left Baltimore for their
respective homes.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31

ing the scaffold and his death, he was composed,
and not much agitated. At quarter before two
O'Clock, he gave the signal, drew his cap over his
face, the drop fell and after struggling for few mi
nutes, the wretched man expired. He remained
suspended for about half an hour when his body
was taken down and delivered to his friends for in
terment. In the mean time. the Gro d gradually
dispersed peaceably. and far as have learned,
without accident Of any sort. The efficient precau-
tlonary measures taken by the sheriff and the civil
authorities, were calculated to prevent or repress
any tumilt thousb there was NOT that we observed,
the slightest tendency towards one.
mus persisted the murderer. 1t was the just
forfeit OF life for life and SO attrocous was the
case, that there were few to regret his lae--none
that we know Otto deny the righteousness of the law
whilst we may question the utility OF such specta-
ces tending as they do in general, to crafty NOR
bid curiosity and to excite sympathy for the cri-
minal rather than an abhoirence, and consequently
prevention OF crime we trust none were the wit
nesses OF this scene. will forget that this gnomnous
death was the consequence Of an indulgence i'll Vi
cious courses and criminal passions
The Sheriff respectfully tenders his thanks to the
military for their prompt attention to his call, aud
from the immense number of spectators, he feels
sensible that his duties could not have been dis
charged without serious Inconvenience, had they
not attended, Notwithstanding the fpithful and use
full services Of the civil officers.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31


The following admirable lines were Inscribed up
on golden crown having five sides, which was
found in the tomb of Noosherwan.
First side" Consider the end before you begin,
and before you advance provide a retreat.
Give not unnecessary pain to any man, but study
the happiness of all.
Ground not your dignity upon your power to hurt
Others"
Second Sidc.-'' Take council before you COM
any measure and never trust lis execution TO
the inexperienced.
Sacrifice your property for your life, and your |
life for your religion.
Spend your time in establishing good name, and
if you desire fortune, learn contentmen
Third Stde.--'' Greve not for that which is bro
ken. stolen, hurt or lost.
Never give order in another mans house, accus-
tom yourself to eat your bread at your own table.
Make not yourselfthe captive OF women"
! Fourth Side" AXE not wife from a bad fami-
lily, and seat not myself with those who have no
shame
Keep thyself at a distance from those who are in
corrgible in bad habits, and hold no intercourse with
that man who is insensble to kindness.
| Covet not the goods of others.
Be guarded with monarchs, for they are like fire,
which blazeth but destroyeth.
! Be sensible to your own value, estimate justly the
worth of others: and war not with those who are
far above thee in fortune"
j Fifth Side" Fear Kings, women and poets
Be envious Of no man. and avoid being out
temper, or thy life will pass in misery.
} Respect and protect the females of thy family
BE not the slaves of anger and in thy contest al
y ways leave open the door OF concilation.
4 Never let your expenses exceed your income.
h Plant 4 young tree or you Cannot expect TO cul
n down an old one.
II Stretch your legs no farther than the size oiyoui
;. carpet"
Il Lutin and Labor.'The following anecdotc wa
y related by the late John Adams to the last days
d of his life, with all that good humor which was 81
characteristic of him, and it is presumed has not ye
passed away from the minds ofmany, who have heart
III it from his own ps few only Of his strong expires
r. ions are remembered
When | wasa boy, had to study the Latin gram
d. mar; but it was dull, and hated it, My father wa
I'd anxious to send me to college, and therefore stu
he died the grammar till could bear with it no longer
d. and going to my father told hin did not like stu
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31
" office
rs E5GI::fE ]: c EsEY GIVEN,

10 the Freen.en, Inhabitants Of Ncsv Castle County,
zeho are qualified to cote for Members
of the General assembly:
THAT an ELECTION will be held at the same
time and at the same places, and IN the same manner,
that Senator's and Representative for the said coun-
ty are chosen, for the purpose of electng as Com
missioners of the Levy Court and Court of Appeal
in the said County, one good and substantial Free
holder residing in Pencader Hundred, one good and
substantial Freebooter residing in Red Lion Hun
dred one good and substantial Freebooter residing
in ST. Georges Hundrde, and one good and substan-
tal Freebooter residing in White Clay Creek Hun
red TO supply the vacancies occasioned by the ex-
praton of the times, for which Jacob Farls Philip
Revbold. John Janvier and John Herdman we're
elected Commissioners in the said Levy Court, and
Court Of Appeal.
r. STOCKTON, Clerk of the Peace
| for New Castle County.
JNe,s-Caale, .4ugust9 cath 1897. 38-6t
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31
From the United States Gazette.

Look oM.--lt is stated that John Smith has with
two other persons escaped from prison in New Jer-
sy This Smith, 1t will be recollected, was senten-
ced to years imprisonment for passing draft of
one of the southern banks upon the Washington Ci-
ty bank, which had been altered from $500 to
S6OU0 and when taken, he had in his possession
upwards Of $4,000, and several small drafts nten-
ded for similar alterations. He WAS detected in offer
ing an altered draft OF the bank Of Pennsylvania
one Of the New York banks.
1t is understood that the balance of the debt due
BY Mr. Monroe, to the bank OF the United States, by
transfer from the bank of Columbia amounting to d.
bout $4,000 has been discharged by the conveyance
to this bank of the whole of the residue of his
of Land above Milton consisting ofupwars of 2.700
acres with an agreement that it it sells for more,
than the amount of the debt. that the surplus shall
be restored to him. ltis reported that the bank will
offer this tract for sale towards the close of the year
when it is presumed. as the land isvaluabe, that it
will command good price. For his sake we wish
that it ay as it is understood that he still opress
ct, with other debts Firginia Advocue.
Dreadful mortality at the deep cW.-A person
from Niagara district informs us that the same sick
ness which prevailed SO much last year, is this sea.
son timing the ranks of the labourers and work.
men on the Weand Canal at an alarming rate. Not
less than thirty died in one day-So great is the pa
mic that upwards of 200 men have quit the canal and
going away. ib.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31
VN;I0r Shop 10 Rent.

The subscriber has lately completed Shop well
calculated for Tailoring Any person wishing to
enter into that business here shall be insured plenty
Of work, at reasonable rates. Or any person com
ming well recommended, shall receive very liberal
wages. hi1f'sA ptO-ao"-
Summit Bridge, Aug 90. 3e-@
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31
Notice.

TIE Levy Court and Court of Appeal of New
Castle County will meet at the Court House in the
Town of New Castle on Tuesday the 25th day of
September next. at which time and place, the As
SCISSORS Of the several Hundreds in said County are
reaurcd to attend to take the Oaths of Office and re-
ceye instructions for the performance of their du"
ties as Assessors.
Il. STOCKTON, Clerk Of the Peace
for Netv-Castle County.
Noy Castle Aup 2S,I 1907 56-6t
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31

dy. and asked for some employment. 1t was oppo-
sing his wishes, and he was quick in his answer.
WE'LL John, sadhe IF Latin granmer does not suit
YOU you may try dtching, perhaps that will my
Latin and try that's -
'lhis seemed delightful change, and to The mea-
dow went But | soon found ditching harder than
Latin, and the first forenoon was the longest ever
experienced. That day ate the bro adj of labor.
and glad was l when night came on. That nieht
made some comparison between Latin grammar
and dltchng, but said not word about it, | dug
the next forenoon and wanted to return to Latin az
dinner, but it was humiliating, and could not dot.
At night toll conquered pride, and told my father,
one OF the severest trials of my life, that fhe chuse
would go back to Latin grammar He was glad
OF 1t and II have since gained any distinction. it
has been owing to the two days labor in that abomi-
nable ditch.
French Newspapers and Periodicazs.-At the
commencement OF this year. were published in Pa
RS seventeen newspapers, twelve of which pub
lishe'l daily, and five twice or thrice week and
one hundred and slxty-one periodicals treating OH
the following subjects: Arts and sciences twenty
eight military journals three theological nine
history Jour; education six medical journals TWEEN
ty-two' commerce ten /; Jurisprudence twenty
political economy seven literature nineteen the
atre nine music five ); fashions three bibogra-
phlc Tour divers advertising journals twelve.
Canine sagacitu.-As Mr.. ]. Fl. Thompson, of
Mason street, returning from Sutton on Satur-
day evening, large dog came up to him, and from
its peculiar and significant manner, he was led to
follow the animal. 1t conducted him to spot,
not far distant, where. 20 his astonshment he found
an aged and inhrn female in deep ditch BY the
aid of some persons who were soon brought to the
place, she speedily extrcated from her periIous
situation. 1t subsequently appeared, that the dug,
in leapng over turnstie, the brink Of the ditch
had struck 50 forcbly against the woman as to &C.
casion the disaster from which he was the meats of
saving ler-kiW .3dcertiser.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31

we are well acquainted with the various move
ments OF the Opposition in Delaware. Let no man
Aatter himself that they will be Of any avail The
peoplc have taken their concerns into their own
lands Without entering into particulars to day'
we will merely observe. that however much lew
politicians might prefer another candidate Tor Con
nrcxs +, those now nominated, the people will not
sustain them. The causes are various, anu iriesst-
H.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31
DELAWARE JrsJxsMAE.
WILL A... " 6 Z lcsNs
Friday, August 81, ASH.
DOVER, Aug. Z, 1927.

The Federal Republican Conierees from New.
Castle Kent and Sussex Counties, assembled at the
Court House in Dover for the purpose Of nonlinat-
ing ii suitable candidate as Represent i've to Con-
eres5 from this State.--Present from New Castle
James Rogers, John Elliott and john {. Corb,:.-
IRON Kent, alexander Peterson, SPENCER Williams,
Jonathan Jenkins; and from sussex, Edward Dingle
I.oHlor Layton. and VIA. n. Polk.
SPENCER WILLIAMS was called to the Chair,
and IoyArHAS JErAiNs was appointed Sc retary.,
After huilottiug, KE.5t.Y JOHNS, IR was de-
cIared duly nominated, an recommended to the I'M
divided support Of the Federal hepuDicana Of Della
ware at the ensuing General Election
Attest. SPENCER WILLIAMS. Chairman.
JONATHAN JENKINS, Secretary.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-10-27

Bolivar. By reference to our intelligence.
received by the Steam Boat Line, it will be
perceived, that news of an interesting nature,
has been received from South America. 1,
confirms former accounts stating ths entire
confidence, the Colombians havo in the purity
Of the motives of Bolivar, and satisfactorily
con,radicts the infamous caIunnies, which
have been circulated against him, by certain
presses Of this county. Having ever had un-
bounded confidence in tho patriotism and puri-
ty, of Bolivar, and having always advocated
him, we take great pleasure in finding that we
have boen right, to the confusion Of our enc
mics; and once moro hail BOLIVAR as the
WAsHINoToN OF THE AGE.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-10-27

y (CHARLoTrE's pAuGHrER, OR THE THREE
0RPHANs; being a continuation of Charlotte
Temple by Mas. RowsoN.-1he public will
be pleased to learn, that the accomplished au-
thor Of Charlotte Tcmplc, has left work in
continuation Of that, which has boen revised
and corrected by literary genilemln, and put
to the press by Richardson & Lord. Boston,
and will be for sale at tho Bookstore Of Messrs
HuTcHErs & CoRr, Of this town, as coon
as published.
The Southern Review, proposed to be pub
lished at Charleston, s. &. will be edited, by
STEPHEN ELLIOT, Esq. n gentleman of high
character, and a distinguished scholar. ff this
work should be prosecuted and published, there
will be four Rsvie ~ in the United States; the
North American. the American Quarterly, the
Western, in Ohio, and the Southern.
Messrs. ATKINSON & ALEXANDER, book
sellers in Philadelphia. propose 10 publish a
volume OF poems, consisting OF fugitive pieces,
written by a gentleman of Dover, Delaware,
over the signature Of Milford Bard Several
specimens Of this American Bard are already
Before the public,
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-10-27

In this town on Wednesday evening last, Mr..
Edward Pearce TO Mss Harriet Bullock, eldest
daughter Of Richmond Bullock, Esq all ofthis
town.
In Attleborough, on Wednesday gath inst. by
the Rev. MIR. Philips. Mr.. Charles B. Wilder,
Of Northam, Mass. to Miss Mary Ann Guild,
daughter Of Mr. Ebenezcr Guild, of Attlcbor-
ough
In WEXFORD, on Monday evening, by tho
Rev. Mr. Burge. Mr.. Euclid Chndsey. to Miss
Frances S. Tillinghost, dau, liter of the Hon.
Philip Tilinghast, all ofthat place.
In Boston, on Wednesday last by the Rev.
Mr.. Pierpont, CHARLES G. GREENE. Esq.
junior editor Of the National Palladium, Phila-
dephia, to Miss CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH
HILL. daughter of the late Capt. Samuel Hill.
Of that city.