Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-12

into his hand for the purpose OF examining a
class. The word "inhePitance' occurring IN
the verse, the querist in,errogaied the young
s,er as follows: "What is inheritsnce!" a
apatrimony.'' "Wha, is Patrimony!" A,
"Somethiug left by father" "What would
you call it ifieft by mother! A. "Mafn-
mony."
A Scotch woman frae the guide town OF For
far, called at the shop Of bookseller 10 ASH
ton, who likewise sold toys, and inquired Tor
single caryiich "a catechisH without proofs.
number of 10y carriages, with and without nor
ses, was presented TO her. Asionished at such
strange proceeding, she asked the man oil it>
erature if he took her for "daft body that dds
ma ken cart frae question book.
When the present Mr. Garrow was at the
bar, he was, on a particular occasion, cross
examining ar old woman, from whose evidence
he sought TO prove, that tender OF payment on
the part oil the defendan, had been made to The
prosecutor before going into court-a circum-
stance which might have saved costs 10 MS
client. He laboured the point with his usual
ability, but all his ingenuity failed: the old wo'
man was well put up to it--hard as iron-deep
as Ararat-she would admi: no bing-she knew
nothing. At length Jeyk, who was on the o.
Their side, scrubbed the following dis'ich on a
slip Of pa per, and threw it across The table 10
The bafflrd advocate
"Garrow, forbear!-the tough old Jade
Will never prove the TENDER maid."
YoRKC CATHOLIC MEETING Tuesday, the
9Th instant, general meeting OF the Catholics
Of York, and It's vicinity, was held at Elrldge's
Hotel, the Honorable Edward Pere in the chair.
Messrs. Meynell, Rossor, and other gentlemen
addressed the meeting in eloquent terms; but
we can only give general outline OF the speech
es delivered on the occasion. Mr.. Mevnell
spoke in high terms of communication OF the
liberal spirit evinced BY his Majesty, in the
Government of Hanover, and hoped that the
same enlightened policy would soon be follows
ed in England. He considered the recent VIC
tory Of the Disseners favorable omen Tor thr
Catholics, and was convinced that II the latter
were firm and temperate, complete emancipa-
ton could not be far distant. Mr.. Hosson at
trbuted the success OF the Dissenters 10 the
6rnness and spirit they had displayed, and
strongly recommended the Catholics lobe pa
tient, firm, and interchangeable, if they wished for
similar success. Dr. Goldie enumerated, aud
warmly eulogized the enlightened and literal
advocates Of the Catholic cause, amongst whom
were several illus,ri"us statesmen, living and
dead, and some distinguished members Of the
Protestant Church. Mr.. Anderson enumerat-
ed some Of the disabilities to which Catholics
were liable, and concluded by moving the adop,
ton Of petition The petition was resolved
on, as was also The establishment of Defence
Committee, for the dissemination of tracts, IL.
Illustrative of he true doctrines OF the Catholics,
and lending 10 remove The prejudices against
them. After an eloquent address from the
Honorable Chairman, aud Mr.. Quin, the meet
ing separated.
LIP GoeH.ASEA letter aGep Rar tn s'ass IS
organize small force, with which he intends
returning 10 Greece Immediately.
AMlcABLx WAR.-The Prince of Ghrigen
dying in 1905, without issur, several princes
and mobiles of the holy empire laid claim 10 the
inheritance. Formerly his circumstance would
have led to a very beautiful lawsuit, which
might have lasted half century or so. But in
those 2ugnaclous times war was resolved up
on, and military demonstrations actually took
place. The parties however, only wished to
brighten one another; and, with truly German
good nature, had ordered their respective SOL
diers not 10 tire, il is even said that the men
(Auslrians expressly enlisted 70: the occasion)
had received hint that they might desert if
they chose; but this they did moi hurry them
selves TO do, as their pay in these pocket AR
mics was better tlIan in one Of $4,000 men
Not drop Of blood was shed; and after lit
tie maneuvring the parties agreed TO an ami
cable division. London Weekiy Review.
From the Cumberland Civilian.
CANAL DINNER.
The citizens of Cumberland having determin
ed 10 evince their gratitude TO the members OF