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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-21
Salt, Oil and Cheese

Salt, Oil and Cheese.
1000 BUSHELS bright Cad. salt
CSfU casks winter sperm oil
3 do summer do
25 boxes florence do
81 casks Goshen cheese
10 boxes pine apple do
Landing from schooner Elizabeth, lrvn, from New
York, and for sale by LINDSAY, HILL 90
49, ". n.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-21
Timber and IMmber Of dif-
feveNt Kinds.

oaLors Of yellow pine %, a. 70, %, so. 81, S4'
or So, So 10 feet long, from lG 20 lS IN square,
Jos, u, IA, le, Is, 90, %, "a and 20 fee long
scaatling IF all lengths
H. S.4, "A ga S4yeow pine bpards
IL "a, "A, 81. "a white pine do
&C, 1000 feet prime heart 54 ~ Carolina hoof'ng iron"
10 To SO feet long
100, 600 shingles
1000 ce lar aud locus SITS
5000 chestnut rails
Lsths aud psilboards
400 casks Thomastona .,Rhode Isr"- dime
500 bbls tar. pitch, turpentine and rosin
40 hbls chalk r
100 kegs white lead, with general assert mcnt OF
LUMBER & SHIP CHANDLERf.
july so JooiAh pN''s.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-21
Seasonabie IVY Goods.

Their purchases beng made IN the most advanta
tareous manner and great taken in the selection
of their goods enables them to sell on favorable terms
mi 8--l2w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-21
LONDON MAGAZINES,

~ The Londor Magazines despatched by The rae
ket slip which leaves on the FIRST of every month
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-21
RICH'D S HOPKINS &. co.

Have jus, received and offer for sale IN the house mex
door TO Washington Brent, tormeriv occupied d
Iohp n. Johnson & Co general assorted stock OF
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-05
no. so.

tracing the course of their ideas, and following
them up to their full devclopcment for it is sell
dom that the feelings entertain in the early
part Of our lives entirely change-thev merely
expand. as the grown tree proceeds from the
shoot, or the flow er from the bud. We low, to
turn from the tormalI.ies and cold politencss Of
the world to the " Dear Tom, or Dear Dick"
at the head of such letters There is something
touching about it ;-somethln@ that awakens a
friendly warmth in the heart 1t Is shaking the
hand 10y prnXy-a vIcarious good morrow
have a whole packet of such letters from nv
friend c.. and there is scarcely dash or
a comma in them that is not characteristic of
the man Every word bears the impress of
irccdom-the true cnfrc,ite cdiano stamp He
is the most conylsIal of letter writ rsthe hear
test of cpistltrs. Then there is ", who
always seems to bear in mind that it is "better
to be brief than tedious" for it must indeed be
an important subject that would elicit from him
more than three lines, nor has his rib a whit
more Of the cacoethes scribcndi about hers
But there are letters differing in character
from all that have yet mentioned-fra gmcnts
saved from the wreck of early love-relques of
spirit -buoying hopcs--remembrancer Of joy
They perchance remind us that that love has
set in tears-that those hopes were cruelty
bG@hted-that our joy is fled forever When
we look on them, we seem to feel that
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-05
FURNISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
by JOHN S. GAII.AuER.

TERNS.-One dollar and fifty cents per annum,
payable at the expiration of the first quarter, or
one dollar and twenty-five cents, to be paid a, the
time Of subscribing. Payment in advance, from
distant subscriber, who are not known to the pub
fisher, will invariably be expected. Should pay
ment DC deferred to the end Of the year, s. viii
be required.
- Postage on all letters MUST be paid.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-05
THE REPOSITORY.
FROM THE LOxnON MAGAZINE.
OLD LETTERS


know of nothing more calculated to bring
back the nearly faded dreams of youth-the al
most obllteratrd scenes and passions OF our boy
hood-and to recall the brightest and best asso-
Citations of those days
When the young blood ran riot in the veins,
And hovhnod made sanguine-
nothing that more easily conjurcs up the alter
nate joys and sorrows of lnaturer years-the
fluc:uating visions that have tloated before the
restless Imagination in times gone by. and the
breathing forms and inanlmate objects that
wound themselves around our hearts, and be
came almost necessary to our existence than
the perusal of old letters, They are the memo
rials OF attachment-the records Of Affection
the speaking trumpets through which those
whom we esteem hail US from afar. They seem
hallpwed by the brothers grasp the sisters kiss,
the fathers blessing, and the mothers love-
When we look on them, the friends whom drea-
~ seas and distant leagues divide from US are
again in our presence. We see their cordial
looks, and hear their gladdening voices once
more. The paper has tongue in every cha
racter it contalns-a language in its very 81
lentness They speak to the souls of men like
q voice from the grave, and are the links that
chain which connects with the hearts and sym
pathles Of the living an evergreen remembrance
OF Tue utdu nave one dt tflS HUHPDt UeIOr6
me. which, although time has in a degree soften
ed the regret that | felt at the loss of him who
pennrd it, dare scarcely look upon it. 1t calls
back too forcibly to my remembrance its noble
minded author-the treasured friend of my ear
Hest and happiest days, the sharer Of my puerile
but innocent joys | think of him as he then
was-the free-the spiri,ed-the gay-the wei
come guest in every circle where kind feeling
had its weight. or frankness and honesty its re
compense; and, in an instant. comes the thought
Of what he now is; and pale and CHASTITY images
Of death are lowering round me. see him.
whom loved, and priced, and honored. shrunk
into poor and wasting ashes mark a stranger
closing his powerless lids--a stranger following
him TO the grave-and | cannot trust myself
again to open his last letter II was written but
short time before he fell victim to the vel
low fever in the West Indies, and told me, in
the affecting language Of Moore. that
Far beyond the western
Was one whose heart remembered me,
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-05
time
Can ransom US from sorrow.

We fancy our selves the adopted Of misery
Care lone inheritors The bloom has gone off
from our lives For my own part, have but
one written token Of her whom loved in my
youth 1t is one Of consolation, and vet of sor-
row for received it on the evening after we
had parted forever. II the reader will listen to
the +" story of my love- he will no, feel sur
priscd that the sight of this letter should even
now fill me with emotions which cannot and
would not control
It was beautiful July evening that wan
dered from the small but romantic village Of
RI IN the south Of France. turned from
the high road, and struck into retired and
sheltered path As strolleh EDWARDS, the last
faint streak Of twilight disappeared, and the
shadows from the trees threw an air of gloom
over the face of the scene, which gave it double
interest in my eyes. After roaming for some
time, at length reached the extremity of the
path, and beheld--not a bower, nor temple,
have more than once suspected them to be
the hero and the heroine Of an anecdote, which
remember somewhere tC have read, of gentleman
who by mere chance srolled INTO coffee house,
where he met with captain ofhis acquaintance, on
the point of sailing for New York, and from whom
he received an invitation to accompany him. This
he accepted-taklng care however to inform his
wife of it, which he did in these terms:
Dear Wlf:
am going to America.
Yours, truly.
Her not at all inferior either in lacon
ism or tenderness:
Dear Husband
Apleasans voyage. v
Yours, &c.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-05

On bearing of his death. wrote some stan
which have preserved not out of any pride
the verses themselves, but as token of este
Tor him to whom they addressed, and a
true transcript Of my feelings at the time Il
were composed. | make no apology for ms
ng them here Those who have never low
nor lost a friend. viii be Backward IN peru>
hrm-those who hare, viii recnr to their 0
feelings and not withheld their sympathy.
SrANZAS
FAREWELL FAREWELL for thee arise,
The bitter thoughts thai pass not DER;
And friendship tears. and friendships sighs,
Can never reach thee more.
For thou ar, fed, and all are vain
TO call thee TO this earth again.
And thou hast died where strangers feet
Alone towards thy grave could bend;
And that last duty, sad but sweet
Has not been destined for thy friend;
He was not near to calm thy smart,
And press thee to his bleeding heart.
He was not near in that dark hour
When Reason fled her ruin'L shrine,
To soothe with PHYS gentle power,
And mingie his faint sigbs with thine:
And pour the parting tear to thee,
AS pledge Of his fidelity.
lie was not near, when thou vert borne
by others TO thy parent earth,
TO think Of former days, and mourn
In silence DER departed worth:
And seek thy cold and cherries bed,
And breathe a blessing for the dead.
).
Destroying death thou hast one link
That bound me in this WORLDS frail chain;
And now stand on lfe's rough brink,
Like one whose heart is cleft in ain;
Save that at times thought will steal
Totell me that it still can feel.
Oh What delights, w hat pleasant hours,
In which all oys were wont to blend
Have faded NOW, and all hopes flowers
Have witherd with my friend
Thou feels, no pain within the tomb,
But they alone who weep thy DOOM
Long wilt thou be the CHERISHED theme
Of all their fondness-al their praise
In daily thought and nightly dream
In crowded halls and lonely ways;
And the, will hallow every scene
Where thou in joyous youth hast been.
g.
Theirs is the grief that cannot die,
And in their hearts VIII be the strife
That must remain with memory
UncancelPd from the book of life.
Their breast will be the mournful urns
Where sorrows incense ever burns.
But there are other letters whose peru
makes US feel as if receding from the winter
he present to the spring time Of the past Tn
are from friends whom We have long kno,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23
FROM FRANCE.

III, Cbarlsmagne, Capt Robinson, ar
lived Al New York, brings files OF faris ah'
49,. ,,ners. We do not give much cred'
-. ,anor, Of the capture Of Choumla, altho
.o,p 20 hear Of the fall 81 that tor
less.
49, Narseilles Messenger mentions that two
.. ,.,,ase regiments have marched to within
,.,,uss Of En,reraux; aud four French re-
mis- have been despatched to prevent an
lion 1t is added that vario1s reports are
(, circulation.
.rns cons,itutionnel would have us believe
49,, Austria, Jealous Of the designs oil France
>r,ins, The Turks, has been at work 10 effect
,;s.,.;on in the quarter of the Alps. II Is evil
,h,, nolitica al men in France, it not In some
fin. other countries Of Europe, are anxiousiy
,..,iog 70, the development, Of her designs,
md those Of Austria.
The superior Council Of war held long
meeting at the TuiIleries, on the 18th.
Sen MaisOn, commander in chief OF the ex'
,ssj,ion, arrived at Marseilles on the 7Ih, and
VA, received with honorS.
The King and Queen Of Spain reached llde-
,,r,o on the 4,h OF August, amidst great re
,3icings.
The Marseilles accounts say, that the COM
r,,oication with the Levaht continued perfect
" fee. Letters had just come from SMYRNA
q, The sd Of July, and from Constapti"ople oil
me 10Th, with accounts Of Perfec. tranquility
in bo,h cities. and The security felt by the
ranks. 1t was generally understood az Con
s,anr;nOplr, rha. the Morea was to be evacuated
by Ibrahinl, which was said tc be in conse
oucnce of negotiations he had held with the
three Admirsls.
Letters from Moscow state that that city
suFf, red injury from violent storm, on the Oh
July, TO The amount of 100000 roubles More
than 500 houses were unroofed, aud the rain
raised the water FIVE feet in some quarters.
Mr.. Stralfotd Canning passed thru Milan
on the Goth July, on his way TO Corfu.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

Governor DEsHA.-By the following Article
from the Kentucky Commentator, it would APP
pear tha*the late Governor of tha, state was un.
willing to resign the dignity and emoluments
of his ofice.-LiSe The thief in Prior's ballad,
ale often took leave, yet was loath to depart
Gen Desha, the late governor, surrendered the
Executive department to his successor, Gov.
Metcalie, last Tuesday evening. 1t was rumor-
ed in town, few days previously, that Desha
intended 10 hold on to the Office until she meet
ing Of the Legislature. This rumour, W: were
surprised 10 find, was no, wholly without foun-
dation; Tor he continued al the Secretarys Office
trausacting executive business on Tuesday, .
week after bis successor was qualified; and TO
a Citizen, who stepped in and conversed with
him on the subject of retiring, intimated, that
Gov. Metcal!e was no, qualified, ard that he,
Desha, was the Judge Of tina; matter. In the
course Of the day several gentlemen waited up
on him for the purpose Of demonstrating with
him, against his supposed purpose. They were
received, IL is said, with the utmost polteness,
and finally told, by Gen. Desha. that he would
deliver up the seals on the next day-as this
was holding the office only a feU days over the
constitutional and usual term, and no great mis-
chief was likely to ensue, the gentlemen depar-
ted content In the afternoon Gen. Oesha went
10 the auditors office TO have his account Tor
salary adjusted, and desired the auditor ~ set
tie his account down TO Wednesday-the mex,
day. But being informed that it would not be
allowed to that time, and only to the completion
Of fonr years, amounting Ia $1,000 his ex-excel
lenCy concluded 20 give up the seals al once, &C.
cordingly did so the same evening, and left
town on Wednesday morning.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

Mr. MONROE AND THE Posr-oFFIcE. So much
has been said respecting Mr.. Monroe in con-
nection with his subject. that friend Of his
has assumed he responsibility of violating a
private letter TO express his sentiments on The
occasion
"As to my accepting the appointment, it is
impossible, not on account Of the grade OF the
Office, for have accepted that Of magistrate in
this county, and acted in some instances: nor
would refuse 10 accept any trust in which |
could render any essential service 10 the coun-
try. But act upon the consideration that |
could accept il only to a view to emolumen'.
If the nation is willing that an individual who
has served them thus long, and in the offices
have hello, should be reduced 10 want, and /.
cannot escape that fate by my own means, am
wiling to meet i, rather than take any office to
prevent it. | feel much gratified however, at
the feeling manifested towards me by my fel-
low citizens IF New York" Mere.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

VIyHE subscribers having leased for term Of years
the large three story brick house on Duke street,
in the town of Alexandra, ID. G.. formerly occupied
by Gen. Young, wish TO purchase one hundred
and fifty likely young negroes of both bet cen
the ages of and % years Persons who wish to sell
will do well to give call. as we are Determined
to give more than any other purchasers that are in
market, or that may hereafter come into market.
Any letters addressed to the subscribers through
the Post Office at Alexandria, will be promptly at
tended to. For information. enquire al the above de.
scribed house, as at all times be found there.
seplI FRANKLIN 4 ARHFIELD
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23
A,Ana for Sale.

VyHE subscriber offers for sale about Nine Hundred
i and Sereniy,fue acre' Of Land, belonging TO the
estate of the late IhomA MILAN, ol Fairfax comfy,
Va This land is in different tracts; one contains
bout 600 acress the late residence OF said deceased,
on the Fauquer and Alexandria turnpike road, about
II miles from Alexandra and Georgetown, and .
miles from Fairfax Court house. The improvements
are large convenient Dwelling house, kitchen, sta.
bles, &c. aud two wagon taverns on the turnpike
roads los the above. and 27o acres near
CentrevilIe, with large convenient dwelling house,
kitchen, stables, &c. further description OF the
lard is deemed unnecessary, as persons wishing 10
purchase view tile land previous to the day sale,
which will be shown at any time by application to the
subscriber, or George MILAN near the premises
II said land is not sold at private sale previous TO
lin day of Noremb, nert, it will be sold on that day
to the highest bidder, the premises on credit OF
H. 10 and "a months, the purchaser giving good and
sufficient security and deed of trust on the properly
Possession given immediately with the liberty to put
in the fall crops JOHN MILAN, Acung EXT
aug l5-eots 81 ihoHas hi'ah'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

Duff Green, Amos Kendall, Mordecai Noah,
and Stephen Simpson are at the head OF The
Jackson editorial cotPs.-A precious bevy OF
politicians! ia goodiy set, i'la,h and an ex-
celler,." What models Of consistency, Of pa
,rio;ism and CT virtue! What specimens OF
ultra Jacksonism! How noby do they lead
the van OF their party, and how worlhily do
they act as guides and teachers, expuunders OF
the law and the fact.
Seriously, are not respectable, honest and in
religent people ashamed TO enlist themselves
under such men. Is it not actually disgrace
ha, so large body O. the people should be
subservien, TO their views? There should be
some respec, paid to character in politics as
well as IN morals: it will not do tina. the profit
gate, the venal, and The basr, should control
and direct public sentiment; and it argues bad
~ for our coun,rymen, when examples can be
produced So exactly in point.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

heard him repeat the same or similar threats
of violence against the person of Mr.. Lacock
At that dinner party, there were present Mr.
Hugh Boyle, Mr.. John F. Poor, Mr.. Andrew
Hall, and my brother jeremiah Sullivan, since
deceased, Of this. city, and Mr.. May Hum.
phreys, now of Philadelphia, and several 9TH
ers, whose names do not recollect. The three
gentlemen, first named, as we'll as the last, are
now living, and can also bear witness TO the
truth Of what have here stated"
Who after this will deny the charge that has
been made against Gen. Jackson.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

II will be seen by an official publication in
another column Of our paper, that the Mexic an
Government has rescinded the order by which
al, invoices of foreign goods, received in the
Mexican ports, were to be presented in thuse
ports, with the official certi6 cate Of Mexican
Consul OF Vice Consul in the port whence the
goods were shipped. The ordinance had caus-
ed much Inconvenience and lay TO merchants,
and its abrogation will cause general satisfac'
lion TO the commercial world Nat. Jour.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

Mr.. John Sullivan, whose character and
standing, we are told, places him above the
reach Of impeachment ON the score of veracity,
IN letter to the editor Of the Marytander, says
that when General jackson arrived in Balli-
more, on his return from tour to Philadel-
phla and New York, Oh the 9th February, 1919
he called 10 See him al the Fountain Inn, Lighr
street, where he had taken quarters for himself
and suite Mr.. Sullivan goes on to say:
"On en,ering the room, was introduced 10
MIN, and the customary salutations over, he, II,
lew minutes after, addressed himself to DR..
bronsugh, and one or more Of his suite, respect
ING the report Of the Committee Of the United
States Senate, Of which, it appeared, he had
Iaa' then heard, and Of which Abner Lacock, oil
pennsylvania, was chairman,--which repor,
was strong in apprehension OF the General, for
MS arbitrary couduct in the Seminole war, and
p"hlch he made the most vehement excep,
IONS, swearing most furously at Mt. Lacock
"noin ne denounced as dsmn'd scoundrei
Sno was concerned with the contractor at For,
, a'O''' BY which he lost money, ard which was
"e Cause OF his (Lacuck's) hostility TO him.
ana that, by God, he, Gen. Jackson, would cut
me seoundrel's lLacock's) ears off, On the
"eA' cay, Sunday, 2sth February, the General
S.'eneed worship at the Unitarian Church, and
S S, with party Of gentlemen at Mrs Dur
'>R ooa'dlnS house, Hanover street, where
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

The friends Of General Jackson contend that
they are "the exclusive republic us"-in Vir-
siOa, particularly, where they hope TO add
to their strength by enlisting ole party feel
iugs, this idea is held out. The Virginia
Free Press contains the Virginia Electoral tic
krI formed in 1904, for the reelection Of Mr..
Jefferson; ard adds, "Of The gentlemen COM
posing this ticket, concerning whose rspu5Ii>
canism no one can suggest doubt, siriesn are
dead and the following eight are living:
DR.. Richard Field, John Taliaterro,
Greed Taylor, jams Allen,
VIM. H. Cabell, Archibald Stuart
William ElIzey VIM. Mckinley,
OF these eight, ssven are known TO be in IA
Nor ofthe present admin, tration, and thee Of
them, 70 Wit, Dr.. Richard Field, Judge Archi'
bald Stuart and Col. William Ellzey, are or
'he electoral ticke; noV before the people o.
Virginia in behalf Of Mr.. Adams.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

The editor of the National Gazette has re-
ceiyed The Caracas Gaceta del Gobierno down
10 the Goth uli. inclusive. Ii relates no fresh
:ommolou, nor pregnant measure OF the 60
yernment Bolivar, in one OF his answers to
the adularory addresses with which he was
greeted on entering the capital, laments that
the weakness Of The Institutions Of Colombia
had caused the state to prove utterly bankrupt
lie sill uses the phrase, the Republic, after
having restored "the calm Of despotism!"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23
Twenty Dollars Reward.

nANAwAY from the subscribers on the hFst DAY
IS August last, a negro man by the name OF
Ssu sometimes calls himself BOB. The said ne
gro is Of black complexion, about twenty fou. years
old, height not recollected. He Will be easny show
from the fact that sll the fingers from the ett naho
are cut off; and, upon close Inspection, scar =.
discovered on his under lip. lie VIII PROBABLY s.'
trmnt TO make his way towards Maryland, as he was
lately from the Jail al Charlottesville, Virginia; or ne
NAV try to make for the Ohio. We w'iiPa tne apove
re ward of 90 dollars to any person who will lodge MN
in iail so that We get him again. ,,, T.,
Rockingham County, Va. Sept ~ 4"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

We learn from the Boston papers, by an ar
rival at Beverly, that the English establishment
at Fernando is under the especial government
ard direction Of Captain Owen, OF RI. b. NJ.
ship Eden; his ship is generally there, and lie
employs several tenders who scour the ne'gn>
boring rivers and Bite Of Benin, and had made
several prizes. To man his tenders, and 10
work on shore, he has distressed several ves>
sells by taking out men from them; LOOK sisn-
teen out Of vessels in Calabar, two from brig
Monroe, and two from the brig Juno, Of New
Bedford, against most urgent remonstrance,
leaving both vessels short handed, at the mos;
dangerous season.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-23

IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS We understand,
saws the Philadelphia Gazette, that the Score
tary of the Treasury has decided that in he
Custom House Measurement under the new
Tariff, the list Of Woolen cloths, sc. and firing
es Of shawls, shah not be included We believe
the Secretary has given correct construction
Of the law.