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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-03-01

ca! Of things the past is gone, the present is not
come, and the present becomes the past even
"hlle We attempt to define it. and Ike the fash
81 the h9htn'ng, II once exists and expires
Time is The measurer of all things, but is itself
und!oclosed Like space, il is incomprchcnsl-
Die, because ii has no limits, and it would be
sui more SO fit had 1t gives Wings Of light
ming to pleasure, tut feet OF lead 10 pain, and
lends expectation a curb, but enjoyment spur.
1t robs beauty Of its charms, to bestow them on
her picture. and builds monument to merit,
bat denies II house Time, the cradle If hope.
but the grave Of ambition, is tie stern corrector
vi fools, but the s.iutary instructor cf The wise
bringing all they dread to the one. and all they
desire to the other but like Cassar,,ra, il
warns US with voice that even the sagest dis
credit too long, and the sllcst believe too late.
Wisdom walks before opportunity with it, and
repentance behind it; he that hath made it his
friend, will have little to fear from his enemies,
but he that has made it his enemy, viii have lit
tie to hope from his friends, C1ltoa
How many Of LIES most refined enjoyments
are lost to the cold and Indifferent. who cannot
appreciate The charms OF nature or Of art They
find no interest in the classic page, It's perused
with cold philosophy Of feeling, which renders
them lnsenslble to the finest flights of genius,
or to the beauty and pathos Of sentiment, and
what to them is the book of nature There's
80 melody IN the songsters OF Tie groyc-Do
MUSIC in the winds which bend the trees Of an
autumn forest, no beauty in the clouds of eve,
or grandeur in the stars which twinkle in deem
blue around the full olbed moon And they
feel not the touching effect Of the plaintive air.
which comes from some sweet voice upon the
ear, when all is in unison with the enchanting
strain The eyes most meaning glance, the
most expressive smile arc alike unheedcd, and
all the finer feelings Of the sou! are unknown to
them Oh! then, whatever may be the sor
rows which to sensi5'ity are gwen let it lie
remembered that "the best hear, is known tv
It's capacity for loving"
TIE HEEL, BY protecting SO far backwards.
is long lever for the strong muscles which
form the calf Of the lee ard terminate IN the
tendo AchIIlis, 10 act by These muscles, BY
drawing at the heel, lift the body 10 standing OH
the toes, IN walking in dancing, &C. In the
negro foot the heel is SO long as TO be Ugly in
European estimation; and It's great length rem
denne the effort Of smaller muscles sufficient
f,rf i,ny a.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-03-01
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dy rests Tor the time on the forepart Of the foot
and toes The muscles forming the calf of the
leg lltt ID" heel, as Just described. by drawing
a; the tene'o Achllis, and produces bending Of
the loot III corresponding degree But where
strong wooden shoes are used. or any shoe 60
stu that IT Will not yield and allow this bending
OF the foot. the heel in walking is not raised at
all until The whole foot rises with it, so that the
muscles Of the calf are scarcely used, and, in
consequence, soon duindlc in size and almost
disappear
Many Of the English farm servants wear hea-
~, stiff Shoes and in London ii surprises one to
see tie drivers Of country wagons, with fue 70
bust persons IN the upper part, but with legs
which are ileshless spindles, producing a sait
most awkward and unmany One regrets that,
Tor the sake of trlfling saving, fair nature
should be thus deformed The wives and SIS
ters of these men, and their brothers who are
otherwise employed. are not thus misshapen-
An example oian opposite kind is seen in Paris.
where there are no side pavenents in the streets,
and the ladies consequently walk almost con
stantly on tipoe, the great action of the muscles
OF the calf has gwen conformation Of the lee
and foot, TO match which the Partisan bellies
proudly challenge all the world They are Nc;
aware probably that il is defcc, in their city
to which the peculiarly Of their form is part,
owing
Simplicity Of 1hanners.-lf We look into
the manners OF the most :enot, ages ., Ii,
world, we discover human nature in her
snnplIClty-and the m,|re we come down to
our own times, may observe her hiding her
self in articles and rciinements, polished
lnsensbIy out of her original plaInness, and
at length entirely lost under forrn and cere-
mony. and (~hat We CALI good breeding,
Read the accounts Of men and women as
they arc given us by the most ancient wri-
tiers, both sacred and profanc, and YOU would
think you were reading the history of ano-
Their species. ADDISON.
Nodesty-A Just and reasonable modes
" does not only recommend cloQuence, but
sets oft every great talent which man can
hc possessed Of. 1t heightens all the viz
tues which 1t accompanies /; like the shades
III painting. it raises and rounds every f.
@ulc. and makes the colours more beautiful,
though not 50 glazing as they would be with
ont 1t. 1t is not only an ornament, bar a
guard to virtue. 1t is quick and delicate
feeling in the soul, which makes her shrink
from every thing that has danger in if,
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-03-01

htcrcepted Lore Letter,-The following epis
Tie addressed by school boy to young lady
at an adjoining SEMINARY, was intercepted br
the master
My dear Miss, can wait no longer;
To refuse me is a SIM
Every day my love grows stronger
Me:cv, N.:at state ln N
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17

From New ORLEANs-By the packet ship
Frances, arrived at New York on the 18th inst
New Orleans papers to the Goth ult. have been
received.
The Price Current Of the 10th saws, The usu.
a de preston OF business AT this season, toge-
tner with the general prevalence of the DeDgue
Fever, has nearly Put stop In business. Ma
ny stores and ountlng houses have been closed
duifns the present week, in consequence OF all
attached to them being sick. With the excep-
ton Of the grea, number of new buildings erect
ing IN the commercial part of the city, the place
Ii as quiet as a country village.
The arrivals of cotton during the week, were
sly bales. Cleared, for Bremen, SAG; N. York,
6l2 Philadelphia, 367, in all 1925 bales. None
of he New crop had ye; been.received.
A,.he time Of the explosion Of the boilers Of
the steam boat Grampus, she had in tow briggs
Thomas and William, Anasta'ia, (Br) Louisi.
ana, and sloop Dos Amigos. The tGpmas's,
rigging, and bulwarks of the Thomas & Will
liam were carried away, and her deck covered
with pieces Of the boiler, bricks and other rub
Dish, bu, no person on board was injured. The
Anas,asia was slightly damaged; the other YES.
sells not at all. Capt. Morrison was standing
YEAR the wheel house on the upper deck, con,
,ersine with Mr.. Wederstandt, and a passen-
ger. They were thrown with The deck about
so feet into the air, and fell upon the forccastle
Of the boat, the deck falling over them, but
preven,ed from crushing them by falling upon
the caps,ern. They were both much bruised.
Among The killed were Joseph d yden, second
engineer, George Brown, BaliEe pilot, and Ro-
Der, Watkins, carpenter of the Anastasia. An
other hand belonging. to thai vessel was badly
scalded.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
AUCTIONS.
Public Sale Of I.and

TN Pursuance ofa Deed Of Trust, from William E. A.
iexander to the subscriber which recorded in tho
Clerks Office of Prince William County, shall offer
at public auction in the Town of Buckand on Thurs.
day the I'd day Of October 1929 If fair not the next
fair day. the tract ofsnd which the said Alexander
now resides.
This tract contains about 26s acres lies adjoining to
the Town of 8uckland, good proportion is wood land
well watered. the cleared land divided into suitable
divisions, one division seeded in clover the last spring.
and one division now in corn.
This land is situated in agreeable neighbori,ood,
is bounded by the Fauquier and Alexandra Turnpike
Road. the lands of John w. Tyler Esq John II. Car.
ter, Esq. and Messrs. Hugh Smith Co. There has
been lately erected this land large and handsome
two story house, with passage and two rooms below,
and three rooms shove, stone Kitchen and other ne
cessary houses.
Any person DESTROYS of viewing this farm before the
day of sale, will have opportunity of doing so by
calling on William E; Alexander.
The terms are one third in cash, and the balance in
two equal annual payments, to be secured by bond
with approved security, and deed Of trust on the
land. c. HUNTON Trustee
sept 10 5tawt2dO
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS,
INCouycu S.n,,,1 -, -,

In CoUNciL, September 4ih, 1928.
A communication from the Mavor ENCLOSING sundrv
resolutions of the President and Directors Ches
apeake and Ohio Canal Company, was received and
read: Whereupon,
Resolred, That the Common Council Of Alexandria
do approve ofthe said resolutions of the President and
Directors Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Compa-
ny, and agree to such extension of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal as therein stated, on condition that
the President and Directors of the said Chesrneake
and Ohio Canal Company do pledge themselves and
the said Company, 10 provide and secure a suitable
site for and erect thereon at the time of making the
main canal, substantial and proper abutment to sup
port an aqueduct for lateral canal To be taken from
the main canal at such point and elevation as may be
fixed upon most eligible by the Company s Engineer
above Georgetown to convey the water from said Ia.
teral canal to Alexandria across tile river Potomac.
and to provide the necessary basin, at the entrance of
said aqueduct
Extract from the minutes.
Test Up. THOMPSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17

and equipped! On them let US Out 10 '1' ''
., and all will be WELL
- vii NO, The People of Virginia reflect IN The
Jim. that is allowed them, deeply and Sc
;.,.,, ,e8.c,, upon their course! W'ii they
NJ. ,oLe themselves TO the car OF The
rsi.s,,jn. or fall down before the poiitica' jug
r.d with the blood Of its victims, and
.u,,r.J by the huzzas Of its deluded votar'es!
or sigbt weeks they will be called npon
.xsrc;se the most important privilege Of
NON. and will they, before the world and
,d,,-wi,h facts staring them in the face, and
,,.:. or, consciences rebuking them-wiil
,h.v vote for Andrew Jackson-whose eieeuor
n 1894 .hey deprecated AS \ CURSE W.
ON THE COUNTRY.
". r.new our hopes, that those Of our friends
who are now lukewarm, may be excited 10 al
,,-,b,, those who now are Jealous, may be
more Jealous still.
C,rrv The country unscathed through this iur-
lace, and i, will be proved The "experlmen'
will be tried, ana completed.
Elect Jackson, and blow will be given 10
civ; Liberty, the consequences Of which we
eanpo, determine, and which we shudder al
contemplating.
This PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, we CONFIDENT
~ Drrdict, will decide that military services
shall not be the passports to high civil honors;
,n,, yir,ue and talents are esteemed above cru
elry and ignorance; that the Union is to be pre-
.srysI. that tie Constitution is 10 be heid sa-
cred; that Law and Order are 20 be respected;
a,l that SANDER and Calamny are not 10 des-
troy the Reputation of our greatest and best
men.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
Notice.

TNDER the authority of a deed of trust to the sub
~ scrIbers, will be sold at public suction, on Satur-
day the 10Th OF &ptember, the premises, the fol.
lowing property, viz
Mmk The House and Lot at the intersec-
E ton of W sshngton and Oronoko streets, for
Hgei merly occupied BY Mrs Mary Fendall.
AS ALSO,
Lot on the north side Of Princess, street,
beginning at The centre Of the square between Fay
and PAYNE streets and running Princess to Payne
street thence north Payne 165 feet inches
then east and parallel to the centre Of
the square, then south 10 the be ginning
Also, n Los of Ground lying on the east side
OF the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Road
containing about four acres, lately in possession Of Mrs
Mary Fendal, and which is numbered as lot No g. on
plot of VIM S Moore's land. formerly Nathaniel Pen.
dleons and which plat is recorded in the Clerks Of
nee ct the county OF .ileXaHdna
Also, Piece Or Parcel Of Land, living near
the town Ut Alexandrs. which was formerly purchas.
ed by Philip Richard Fenda from DIR. Elisha C. Dick,
containing about IS acres,
Terms OF sa|e-one fourth cash. the balance in three
equal instruments at s. and months to be secured
by approved negotiable notes together with deed Of
trust upon the property,
ROBERT l. TAYLOR, .
THOMSON F. MASON, : ''u'ees
sept 9-t20S
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
From The albany ChroucIe of Friday last;

The rc-assrmbling Of our legislature has en-
abled us 10 obtain Information Of the present
indications Of public sentiment, in all paris Of
our state. The information thus obtained is
even more favorable than previou. advices had
led to anticipate. No, only are we reassur-
I'd Of getting all which We have hitherto claim
ed, but hope begins TO dawn brig t.y upon US,
from certain quarters OF the state which hIther-
10 we had considered certain for the Military
Chieftain.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
j. p. INsLE, Secretary.
Public Meeting.

The Citizens of Prince William, are invited TO as
semoie at their Courthouse, OH the 4h Monday IN
th' month"; lbeing the first day of the Superior Court
Tor the County, to consider the expedienc, OF adopt
ing voluntary measures for encouraging the use Of
nome made goods, and promoting other objects OF do
mesti; industry. MANY CITIZENS.
"fhe meeting proposed above has been postponed
to the first Monday in November next"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company,
0P An adjourned meeting of the Stock
holders of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
will be held at the City Hail. in the City Of Washing
ton, Wednesday, the 18th day of September. 1923
BY order: 10. GALES. Jr. Mayor,
Chairman.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17

the respectable and talented editors Of the Ma
:iopal lntelligencer and National Journal, and
opposed by DUFF GREENE! ohe! jam salts.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17

The Lynchburg Virginian states that Mr.
Clay had reached the White Sulphur Springs,
on his way 10 Washington
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
Trustees Sale

by virtue ola Deed Of Trust, from Lawrence G. Al.
Dexander. to me, dated the 5th day of August 1897
and duly recorded in the Clerks Office Of Prince
William County Court, shall Saturday the 9TH
day OF June next, being the week Of Prince William
June County Court, before the front door of Prince
William Court House, offer for sale, for ready money.
by public Auction, said Alexandsrs interest in
5000 Acres of Land,
in the State of Kentucky, as, also his interest in the
estate of his Father, so much thereof, as
will be sufficient u satisfy the purposes of said Trust
shall of course, convey to the purchaser or purcha-
sers of said property such title only, as is vested in
me by the said Deed Of Trust
may z, 3swts JOHN MACRAE, Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
Cash in Market.

vINHE subscribers having leased for term OF years
Il the large three story brick house on Duke street,
in the town of Alexandra, ID. e.. formerly occupied
by Gen. Young, we wish to purchase one hunaIea
and fifty likely young negroes of both sexes between
the ages of and IS years Persons who wish to sell
will do well to give us call, as we are determined
to give more thar 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 Alexandra, will be promptly at
tended to. For information, enquire at the above de-
srribed house, as we at all times be found there
sen II FRANKLIN & ARMFIELD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
From the Boston, Patriot.


MAINE ELEcTI6N-We continue to receive
satisfactory returns Of, the late zion in Maine
IN York Country, the Administration ticket
has prevailed by plurality estimated at over
1000 votes. The votes in II towns are for;
ADMINISTRATION.
Dana. Bod,ceK Usher.
S4o7 1860 1896
OPPOSITION.
bennett. S,oeGi. Seaman.
IVA IVA l773
Sixteen Of these towns have chosen admin
is,ration representatives. Hon. John Holmes
is elected from Alfred.
Although there was no candidate formally
named against MIR. McIntire, and he had pub
icly aHowed his altachmen, TO the admnistra-
tor, yet some suspicious being affoat 10 his
hdelily TO the administration, many owns gave
dec lded maJorities against him, and il is ques.
tionable If he be elected.
We have returns from but one town in Lin>
coin County; Bath has given for me Admins
tration ticket for Senators S22 votes, and for
the Opposition ticket ia votes. There was
no opposition to the reelection to Congress Of
Hon Joseph F. Winga'e, firm and efficient
friend of the administration.
From Cumberland County we have no far
ther details, but the news of the election Of the
Administration ticket is conhrmed. We have
no returns from Oxford County, in which Rip.
ley, the present member Of Congress, was OPP
posed by Washburn. We have no doubt that
such legislature is elected as will give the
Administration in the u. States Senate two
honest and efficient friends and supporters
MIR. Chandler will not BE- reelected and the
place of ex Senator Paris will be be filled by
one, who will truly represent the people Of
Maine.
This election gives death blow to the hopes
OF single Jackson cector from New England
Are the calculations Of the Jackson party of
obtaining votes in New-York, Maryland and
some other states, founded on no better infor-
nation, tina" their disappointed expectations
OF success in Cumberand and York Counties?
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
Ran away

Nan j way
NROM the subscriber on the Odd Of July last, an in
IL dented apprentice TO the Baking Business by the
name of UILLLdM HARRISON The said boy is
about feet or inches high, dark complicated and
about 10 years of age-He has very remarkable scar
on the right cheek, occssoned by an impostum.
will give One Cent reward and no thanks for the
apprehension of the said boy.
N. b. forwarn all persons from hsrboring the said
william Harrison, as l am determined to put the law
in force against all offenders.
sept 10 JNO. CHuRCHNAN,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
SEl1P NEWS.

ARRIVED, SEPT. l6
Steamboat Potomac. jenkins. Norfolk; with passen-
gers.
SAILED,
Sch'r Virginia, Rodbird, New-York:
Brig .9rcturus, Jellson, ST. Thomas.
Sch'r Adno, Beers, New-York
Below, SchI Isabella; Corning.
Sch, ploughboy, Pets, cleared at Providence, 18th
inst. for this port.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
Extract Of q Letter dated Bath Sent. Q.

1--WE have b. aten the Jacksoni.eS in our
county by an overwhelming majority-not less
than 1000. Last year their liz ket prevailed by
about 200 All four Of our Senators elect are
hne fellows, and G,e-si2;hs Of the representa-
tves are Of the Same stamp, and ready to DO
their duty. The political revolution in our
state is radical and entire. Wingate is reel
ecsed by a great majority"
In Kcnnebfc, three administration Senator'S
have been elected without opposition, and no
opposition was made TO the reelection o! Mr..
Sprague to Congress.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17

BEACON OFFICE News Room,
Norfolk, Sept. Is, 81 Ms
The briggs bordeaux, Norris, for South America, and
William Smith, for Salem, on their way down
James River:
in Hampton Roads
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
Portable Threshing Machine.

JAMES IRWIN Co. have lust received from the
% msnuactory and offer for sale, of :. Corheon's
highly approved portable IlHREShING MACHINES
They invite those interested to call and this ,au
able hbour-ssving machine, of the Utility Of which
they can give the most satisfactory references.
sent I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
5000 Acres of Land.
Trustees Sale.

IL Y virtue five several deeds oftrust from Law
IL renee G. Alexander to me dated the - day
OF JULY 1927. the 9th day of August, 1927, the 5h
day of March, 1928. the 10th day of March, 1928. and
the 4h day of June, 1885, duly recorded in the Clerks
Office of Prince william County Court, I shall on
Thursday, the 9TH day of Angus next, before the
rontdoor Of Prince William Court House, offIr for
sale to the highest bidder, for ready money ai the
Estate, real and personal, conveyed to me by said
deeds, consisting of said Alexanders interes, under
his fathers Will in Tract Of Land called Ff1ing.
ham, lying upon Cedar Run in sait County, and IL 81
valuable Slaves, his share, estimated contain 1000
acres, OF certain Lands in the State of Kentucky,
q Tract of Land of about 100 acres sdjacent 10
Effngham, and four Slaves now in his possession As
shall sell merely rs Trustee, shall convey to the
purchasers Of said Estate such title only IS is vested
in me by the said deeds.
june 23-ts JOHN MACRAE.
e. The Sale of the above Pro.
perty Except five slaves which were disposed Of on
the LIST inst has been adjourned to the first Monday
in October next when, during the same week, il
will positively be closed Persons interested in the
property therefore, invited then attend the sale
The opinions of eminent awy with reg ard to the
nature and quantity Of Mr. Ale xsnder estate in the
property, will be shown to those who may desire to
them.
The Efinghsm Farm, and the Slaves are very valu.
abe and the precedent life in them far spent.
most advantageous investment Of capital may be
made in the purchase of this property.
septs JOHN MAcRAE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17
Notice.

ME eopartnerships of WITHERS & WASHING.
Il TON and JOHN II. BRENT & CO. is dissolved.
by limitation. Those indebted, will please make i'm
mediate payment to either of us, and those having
claims present them for settlement.
JOHN WITHERS,
JOHN WASHINGTON,
GEO BRENT,
JOHN H. BRENT.
Copartnership:
The subscribers have this day entered into copart.
nership, under the firm of
WaSHINGTON e BRENT;
and having purchased the stock of Dry Goods belong
ing to the late firms of wthers & Washington, and
John Brent Co. respectfully inform their friends
and the public, that they will carry on business in the
house, lately occupied by Wthers & Washington and
viii receive, by every arrival from New York. addition
al supplies, which, with their present stock on hand
will comprise general assortment whi,h they are de-
termned to sell low for cash, their puctual Gus
toners.
JOHN WASHINGTON,
GEORGE BRENT,
sept Is JOHN n. BRENT.
For Philade\Vhia,
a. Thereguar Packet
N Scoop Johnson.
NMA John Johnson, Master will sail on Friday next,
49, for freight passage, having good accommo-
dations, apply on board, or to
sept. IS JAMES ROBINSON.
For Boston,
An The Packet
Nh Brig ALEXANDRIA,
SEfA w Howes, master, to sail in a few days; can
essdS3stake some light freight and comfortably &C.
commodate several passengers-Apply to the captain
on board, Twins wharf, or to
sept Is A. C. CAZENOYE& Co.
Charles HenMett
~ AS received and offers for sale-Scotch Osnaburgs
L Ducks, TickIenburgs and twilled sacking, of
superior quality
Al irish linens i'll whole and half pieces
Sd bleached sheetings and long lawns
general assortment of Domestic Goods, consisting of
Bleached and unblea rhed cotons
Steel mixed and dark blue cassiAetts
Bedticks and checks
Wilmington stripes and plaids
Half bleached Russia sheetings. of very superior
quality
A few bales Shoe thread in ounce balls, of best
quality sept l2-tf
Brandy, Candles, Cheese, &c.
pIpES C,rp,c hr,nJy
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-17

l. p, THOMPSON.