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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-26
with which she has chosen TO adorn her ebor

tres>es
NO sand Catharne, turning petulantly from
nm; have gwen You no permission to wear
my colours, and methnks those of your liere
lady, my sister, would better become YOU
The laws of knight-errantry do not preclude
champion from wearing the colours of cruel
mistress, and this day. fair Caharine, | shall
appear in yours
y" 18th the assurance ofmy sincere wishes for
your overthrow for your wages withal,' return
cd me Princess, and they parted.
From the carlies, hour IN the morning, Tole-
90, and every avenue leading thereto, had been
thronged with gallant and noble adventurers-
The flower of English, Spanish and Portuguese
chlsalry were there assembled well mounted
and splendi1ly caparisoned The city was a
scene Of gay hustle and confusion Banners
and piumcs were waving. music was resound-
ing, and steeds were curvettng through every
street. Train after train of gallantly arrayed
horsemen appeared, and, taking the road to
the scene OF action, disappeared only to be sue
ceeded by fresh bands of knights and cavaliers
resorting to this chivalric pageant
Never was tournament more splenddlv at
tended than this Many noble and even row
al knight bore the colours of the Lady Catha
rne; but among them all the Prince of Portu
gal alone wore orange blossoms in his helmet
and she looked in vain for him, who should have
been also distinguished by this token, among
the sal!ants who saluted hcr by lowering theit
tances as they passed the balcony where she
was seated, with the Queen Of Portugal and the
Dntchcss Of Lancaster her mother
The king Of Portugal after breaking lance
in honour of his bride, at her request declined
entering farther into the business of The day
and Joined the Duke of Lancaster as one Of the
umplres of the lists.
II vas Don peGroe good fortune to overcome
every adversary who presumed to engage his
powerful arm, and, towards the close Of the
day, none among the knights and mobiles assem-
bled evinced any desire to dispute with him the
honour Of the victory. The Duke of Lancas
ter, therefore, directed him to order his defiance
to be three times repeated; and should the
third challenge remain unanswered, he would
be entitled to the prize as the victor of the day
Already had the echoes twice returned the
Inspiring notes Of Don Pedros trumpets, and
twice had the warlike notes been suffered to die
away without reply, but how did the heart Of
Catharine flutter with tumultuous emotions
when the third triumphant flourish was answer
ed by faint blast from distant trumpet! Ali
listened with overwhelming interest as the sound
was more distinctly repeated, and the next mo-
ment the streets tToledo echoed to the furious
riding of single knight, who had far outstripped
his Squire and trumpeter. and soiled with dust
and breathless with speed and agitation now
rode up to the lists. and, 1insnG his gauntlet or
the earth, pronounced these words -
Il. Christian knight and true. do hereby il
the name Of St Michael and st james, accent
the defiance which the successful combatant has
met off red IN all fine world and Lr,
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-26

Client 10 hanlsh the smiles from her lips. the CO.
lour from her check, and to cloud her brow with
that expression Of pensive thought which at
length attracted tie attention of the court That
the appearance OF mystery is seldom assumed
for worthy purposes, or by those who have not
very urgent reasons for concealmcnt, may be
established as a general maxim hut, while this
truth appealed in all It's force to the reason of
the Plntcs- her heart obstinately refused to ad
nit doubt IL furious 10 the honor Of the brave
CastiI.an.
On Tie morning that was to witness The ccIe-
hration Of the tournament, it was observed by
her ladics in waiting that she rejected all tie
magnificent desses ostcntatiously offered TO her
attention by her threw omen on this important
occasion, and selected simple robe Of white
tah2ta. made in the Castllian mode, with pearl
ornaments; and instead OF the tiara of gems
which She had been accustomed to wear when
She appeared in public, her beautiful dark hair
was unadorned save with Il single sprig Of
orange blossoms, and with the string Of pearls
which confined her long white veil, whose trans
parent toldsw carelessy arranged, so as par
tally to shade her snowy bosom and exquisite
ly formed arms
Although the simplicity Of that dress Well
becomes the touching cast of your beauty, my
fair sister, observed the Queen of Portugal
when they met in the gallery Of the palace yet
mfthink, robes aud jewels betting your high
station "ou!l have been more suitable to tie
rrmcely advertisement which your royal bro
Their in law has provided, as much in your no.
nouI as in nine
Truly. royal sister, said Don Pedro. who
now joined them, the Lady Catharnc is mind
ed 10 show how far her unadorned loneliness
will snrpass the charms of the over dressed
beauties Of SPAN and Portugal
'In complImcntIng my poor charms at the
expense Of your country women. Sir Prince. you
seem to forget that | am, by the maternal blood,
at least half a Castllian'
Ayl and the bright heircss Of the Castan
throne' returned the Prince, rendering her his
homage.
4 did not accuse you Of forgetfulness on that
point, rcjolned she, disdaintuy and well,
trust. are my prlncely sutors aware Of that ap-
panage to Catharine Of Lancaster
You forget fair Madam. that your dowry is
yet to be Won at the point Of the sword retort
ed Don Pedro, reddening, and little, wcen
does that lover deserve to be tainted with seek
lag you for the sake of a heritage which is to be
forced from Henry OF Trasamara'
Fie' he Don Pcdro,' exclaimed the young
Queen had your brother Juan wooed me in
this fashion. had douhtlessly preferred one of
my fathers 'squires TO his kingship, or gone to
my grave as Philippe Plantagenet And yet,
atharine, nusl say that you received your
subjects homageNsin manner uncourtcous
enough to provoke sasretort from better tenn
pered Prince than Don Pedro
: Her ungraciousness shall have no other eff
feet on me than to nerve my arm in the lists,
where | truSf this tav n, nrove rnvsplf s,,ch n
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-26
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true Castilian olive and his features Of that no
BE cast which gave her the idea that his was no
common lineage. Glossy raven hair clustered
IN rich cnr!s round 4 forehead Of loftv beauty,
and the somewhat stern expression Of his coun-
tenanrc Was suttened by eyes Of the most melt
Ing and lovely blue.
. And who is it, said the Princess, ei.hiag.
that would address to Cathar.ne Of Lancaster
language Which she must not hear except from
royal blood y
Which he who boasts not even nobility for
his portion must therefore pour forth hopeless
iy, SAID tie Knight; and yet lie is bid enough
to believe, that had the lofty distinctions Of the
Prince ofPortu.al been his to back his suit with
al, be should not have sighed IN vain
All, thlns not, She replied, that ambitious
feelings would Influence the heart Of her who
would prefer cottage on the banks Of Tajo
with love, TO a ,hrone without, and who would
not for moment hesitate TO exchange the
proudest diadcm in the world for the wild flow
or wreath of peace gathered by the hand Of
love She sighed and sun, into silence
The Knight threw himself at her feet, and BY
his passionate cloquencc drew from her full
confession Oft the secret interest with which she
had beheld him from tie first day he made bis
appearance in the lists And now SAID She
that you have obtained from ne an acknow-
Judgement Of all my weakness, let me no longer
remain in ignorance oi HE name Of him to whom
have blndy gwen ny maiden healt'
Demand ii not. fair PrinccssI said the
knight, rc5unling lis mask, and drawing the
folds Of his cloak yet closer round him Ills
name that must not even be whispered within
the walls Of i oe,lo. whore appear even when
.hrcudcd n.t'i. thi DISBURSEMENT at the isl; Of
that life 10 ,,.ncl. thy pure ana unbousht love
has gwen value which il never before possess
I'd in NY own eyes. Farewell, rucst lovely
most he!oTed lady Iny moments are numbered,
and | mast away
But when, and wI.cre, shall see you again.
',kel the Princess anxinnsly.
At tie approaching tournament. lady, shall
3e among The comhatants, and shall gather the
aspiration that will lead me to conquest from
lily eye. shall behold thee as usual surround
a ty noble nattercrs and prnce!y lovers But.
N, Catherine! remember, they do not, they
cannot, love thee Ike him who rushcs through
all periIs, and braves chains and death to catch
but ool. smile Of thine
In the lists, then shall expect to sec thee
said TIE Princess, vet, among the numerous
cavaliers resort!ng thithcr, many may chance
% wear tie same colours and martial array, as
chou. chosen u my heart
'n.ve me, then. fair Princess some token, By
'.ii2h valued '!istinsuishnent thou shalt recog-
we Inn who hoasteth no hcralhic bearings, or
resi- ot nobility. SAID the Knight; and the
iIlEcesS. selecting from the orange trees that
uYrr,1a'iowcd them, sprg rich with the fra
rant blossoms, presented il to him bidding him
wear K for her sake. .Aye!' returned the
Knight. pressing it to his lips. and ever will
preserve II as memorial of this sweet hour
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02
ssFait &c qu'A faNt, arrive &c quill pourra."
WEDNESDAY MD@MaNao APRIL % 1885,
Notice

TIME inhabitants of Alexandra will take notice that
l. the subscribers have been appointed assessors
for the present year, agreeaby to the laws of the cor
poration.
The said assessors shall Immediately after their ap
pontment, proceed to value the houses and lots with
in the limits of the corporation and to demand from
the masters and misresses Of every family, lists of all
male tytheables belonging to- or residing in their re-
specve families, and also from every OF taxa
Bile property, list of such property. And ifany mas
ter or mistress of family, any owner of taxable
property, shall neglect refuse to give in list ofa
male TIMETABLES belonging to, residing in, his or
her family or other taxable property, within five days
after the demand made thereof by any assessor, the
person so offending shall forfeit and pay one hundred
dollars And ifany person whatsoever, shall wilfully
omit msrepresent in the list given in any ytheable
or taxable property, shall in any other manner con-
cea the from the knowledge ofthe assessors the
person offending shall forfeit and pay double the
amount of the tax imposed such tvtheable ortaxa
BILE property. Every merchant, shop Keeper mocha
mic or other person. having in his or her service or
employment. any clerk. joumeyman, apprentice or
assistant shall render account Of the in his or
her list of ytheables, and shall be accountable for the
capitaton tax hereby imposed, in like manner and UNI
der the same penalties as if such clerk, journey man.
apprentice or assistant. were member OF his or her
family" GEO DHlNkhf,
march IL ISA CROBBINS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02
Notice!

j. ofground containing one half of an acre, lying at
the nsersecton of Duke and Fayette. 1t has
OH it a commoous and well-6nished dwelling house,
with all the necessary out-houses. The ground has
been handsomely improved. as garden Possession
will be given the 1t OF April likewise wish TO rent
my house near Alexandria, called Burgundy, with 8
of land around it, the farm being already rented
On the eight acres there is great variety of excel
lent fruit trees, and very productive garden This
hasbeen considered very desirable summer residence
as well account Vi its society, its health and
improvements.
am anxious to get good gardener,-to one with
small family, comfortable house and good wages
would be given For terms, applyto
mar 6-S W f. T. HOOE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02
Elorida land Agency.

yUvHE subscribers have opened office in the City
l. of Tallahassee, for the purchase and sale OF
Lands in the 1e,ritorg ef Forida.
Such is the peculiar character Of the lands in Flori.
da and their productions, that as yet very erroneous
opinions have prevailed among persons remote dis.
tancesfrom this Territory relation TO their true cha
racter.
The subscribers will make the most minute exani.
nations Of the public lands vacant as ell those
which may hereafter be offered for sale. They will
prepare themselves with maps Of all the good lands.
and with such information may be interesting to pur
chasers.
The lands advertsedfor sale in December next. en-,
brace very interesting section of the Territor-be
ing situated farthes, South and East any public lands
hitherto offered for sale by the United States and in
region Of country admirably adapted To the erowtb
of the grand staples Of Territory; sugar cane and
sea island cotton, well as the rearing of the .Jk
worm, and the cultivation of the orange and oIive =
One Of the subscribers having been engaged in Tn.
survey Of that country well acquainted with most
of the lands Of any vslue.
The subscribers will upon requiston, either ent.,
purchase lands and all letters adore ssed TO them
(post pad) will be promptly attended TO-
REFERENCES.
Col. JAMES GlpsDgS, Tallahassee, Florida.
Col JOAN GAMBLE, Richmo.ad, Virginia.
Hon. A. G. DADx, Prince William County yiro,;
Msjor BYRD C. WILLIS, Fredericksburg, virginia.
JoHs MAeRAE, Esq. Prince william COUNTY. Va I'D
Major w. F. THoRNTos, Alexan ria, ID. c.
c. RRONiUGH,
HENRY WASHINGTON
7allahsssee, Iy 1S27M wis
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02
CHARLES BENNETT

CHARLES BENNETT
HAS imported by the ship Virginia, ARR we'd here,
and the Cambria, at n. York, the following goods:
which are offered for sale the lowest terms for cash.
orapproved notes, on the usual credit
Cots blankets, 3, 50 and 4point
" rose do from S.4 TO 1874
" 81 and 6-4 fushings
Extra superfne5 Black, navy blue and steelmixed
cloths and kerseymeres
Claret and navy blue Ladies cloths
Common and superfne double milled drabs
!Scho6eld' shannels and baises
Kerseys and Forrest cloths Swansdown and toile-
nett vestings
A., 4, and So Venetian stair and passage car
peting
Shad andherring seine Irvine, in casks and bales
Shoe thread
Patent threads, assorted from No 10 to so
which with his stock of goods on hand renders his
sortment pretty general. -,
By the ship Boston, expecteddaiy, he will receive
Pine Apple and Double Gloster CHEESE OF first qua.
l;,v If sept 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02
Cash Tor Negroes.

TIME subscriber wishes to purchase IS or so young
l. negroes of both sexes between the ages of - and
IS years. For information enquire at Mr.. Elias p.
Leggs any letters addressed to the subscriber through
the postofce at Alexandria will be promptly attend
ed to. s. C. FRANKLIN.
feb l5-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02


Boat Fredericksburg, Capt Be
&Ap -nedict J. jenkins, Master; having
- - commenc ed her regular trips
between those cities will on every "Wednesday morn
ing leave Bradey's wharfin Washington a. e'o'A;
and Janney's wharf, in Alexandra, at O'CLOCK ana
proceed to Baltimore; and Will on every SATURDAY az
ternoon at S o'clock, leave Commerce-suee' WHIT
in Baltimore and return to Washington
Passengers will be landed or takenuPon either s'ae
of the Potomac river, and SO soon as necessary ar
rancements can be effected, fixed places on the route
will be designated, wherest freight VIII be received
and delivered.
1he excellent accommodation the boat affords tor
Messengers, whether ladies or gentlemen, her great
speetl and the fine scenery OF the country through
which she passes conduce to render travelling oy her
very pleasant. .,.xo, g.,
their carriage in the sailing packets, and as the Poto
mac bridge presents obstacle to the boats gong
TO Georgetown such may be destned there' VIII DC
delivered at greater expense imam wou'u nave W
he paid if the same could be landed at that place
The expedition and certainty attending this mode OF
conveyance, offer such an inducement to merchants
as will, it is hoped, ensure their patronage.
Application to be made to the Captain Oh board, or
10 the aforementioned agents.
.AndreD Smith, washington
ISdnaI M, Janney, alexandra,
Wiiuana Morgan, Georgetown,
Charles Worthinston, Baltimore.
Washington, March IL
Nev Orleans Sugars, Teas, &c.
on HHDS New Orleans sugars
% so half chests Young Tyson tea
Is ten catty boxes sunpowder, and OF supe.
rior quality
IS ten catty boxes imperial do
10 halfchests souchong do
8 boxes spermaceti candles
70 reams low-p,iced writing paper
Landing from the schr Erie from New-York, and tor
sale by ). MEosEhoMiih'
Uh0 has IN Store,
St. Crox and Porto Rico sugar in hhds
New Orleans do do in bbls
Baltimore refined nos. and in boxes and bbls
Cognac brandy in pipes of various qualities
apart old and fine
Whskey in bids and barrels
Port Sherry, Comenar & Malaga wines, IN quarter
casks :.
Sicily Madeira, and Colmenar do in haf quar-
ter Casks =
sparkling Champagne 90 IN boxes Oh
Young hyson tea in chests half chests, and 10 caty
boxes of various qualities
punpowder do in half chests, 10 & catty boxes,
and boxes containing half cannsters
imperial do in chests half chests, 10 catty box
es and boxes containing half cannlsters
souchonr do in chests and half chests
chocolate, Bakers and Lapham's no. l III boxes and
half boxes
paper, printing, letter, wrapping and sugar loaf
binders and handbook boards
molasses in hogsheads
bristol porter and VINE bottles and velvet corks
mackerel, no. 5 in bbls and nos. | x Tin bbls
race ginger, nutrnegs, cloves
buraps, nos. &
German osnaburgs; Hessians
Russia sheetings, &c &c. Marcn IL
1,I S>-l IA NLl>s,N>eU
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02
NO. 9B0o
For Sale.

EW.0RLEANs sugar
~ Philadelphia and Baltimore refined sugar in box
essnd barrels
Moasses and New England rum
West India rum Cognac brandy
Holland and american gin
whiskey, in Hogsheads and Barrels
Do, 100 bbls. of Richardson's best
Madeira and Sicily Madeira
Dry and sweet Malaga
Claret in casks and cases Choice Wines.
Sauterne, Frontignac and Port
Sparkling and still Champ sne }
Brazil. Cubs, and Java coffee
Tyson, young Tyson and imperial tea IN chests and
catty boxes
Sperm and mould candles
Window glass all sizes pipes nails and brads, steel
Richmond manufactured tobacco the best quality
White le al mol, salt pete, ~n'C '''ait' 81
Sack salt, powder & shot, boxes Of snuff, etc
mar 10 A.C. CaZENOYE Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02
u aeon, Sugar, Whiskey, etc

pacon, Sugar, Whiskey, etc .
600 Tbs bacon of our own curing
VVNU Ii hhds bright ~ D. sugar
5 hhds and 20 barrels Baltimore whiskey
IS bbs mess pork
40 do No and mackarcl
700 gals Sd and 4th proof peach brandy
Is barrels old whiskey
30 boxes mould candles
10 tubs and barrels northern butter
Is coils Manila AMI hemp rope
coils white rope
100 bushels seed potatoes
so bushels beans, 50 do peas
With a general assortment of Groceries and Ship
Chandcry, for sale good terms by
m arch H. e L.. CHAMBERLAIN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02
Furniture and Mahogany.

LANES GREEN-CABINET MAKER,
TTAs on hand at his mandatory on Royal-street,a
l few doors south OF KIng,a eneralassortmento OF
rAsHJoNABLE FURNITURE Of hisown manufac.
ture. .,,c, .
Raw of Honduras mahogany, suitablef for hand rails,
e. domingo curl and shaded mahogany in plank and
veneer. 'L"o, .
which will he sold low for cash the usual credit to
punctual customers.
TURNING Of every kiadneatly execute dee1e
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02

Nem0V
yIlHE subscriber has removed his fucion Sore from
i Jsnneys wharf to that spacious three story fire.
proof brick warehouse at the corner of King and ST
Asaph- and nearly opposite the Mechanics
Bank, where he offers BY the piece or package only
3 and s. point blankets, IA to lo-4 rose do
Drab and olive cords, fancy prints
Bandano hdkfs, black silk do crimson moreens
Black, brown and MKT broad cloths
Ravens duck. checks and stripes
Book muslin, Drab cloths
Shad and herring Irvine
4 casks Malaga wine
8 bbls botling crab cider
19 boxes Havana brown sugars, very prime
ALSO,
Ladies' morocco shoes, mems leather do
Drab and black wool hats, upper leather, stoves
Tobacco, oars, quantity of books, one piano
Secretary and book cases, chairs, one sideboard
Fender, pen knives. and many Other articles.
All being on consi gnment, will be sold at lowest IL
mits at private sale, for cash, or on usual credits,
GEO. JOHNSON.
George johnson still retains counting room, &c.
on Jann-y's wharf, where he will be found at all ne
cessary times, for the transaction OF Commission bust.
ness Iepf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-02
Washington, alexandria, and Baltimore.
steam Packet Aine

~Duo The new and elegant Steam
1 Boat Fredericksburg, Capt Be
| J. jenkins, Master; having
nm mr. ne ed her regular trips
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-30

Estimated maj. for Jackson 1850
This statement may, a, first view, appear un-
favorable; but the fac, is, it is highly encoura-
cling. Let il be recollected that the Jackson
| put uown IueIr U'IJ"'t'y ----------'oi.
sand, and that the Administration strength, in
several counties, is not yet organized, and can.
---------------y nc gre al
state OF Virginia, the strong hold Of Jackson.
ism, and where every local Cause combines to
make the Administration unpopular, according
to All estimate giving 10 Jackson all that he
claims, and much that is doubtful, the boosted
majority dwindles down to little upwards Of a
thousand! Four weeks are yet to elapse before
The election comes oh-during this time our
friends will be active and vigIlant-they will or
ganize themselves, spread abroad facts, and
bring out The people. If there is State in the
Union that is doubtful, it is VIRGINIA. We con.
Tess our hopes are strong and encouraging.
We request our brother editors throughout
Virginia 10 compare the statements IN the above
table with their opinions Of the probable vo,e of
their particular districts, Of which they must
have better information than we can obtain, and
publish the result. We are confident it will be
highly favourable.
or one thing we are absolutely certain. The
opposition will have nothing 10 boas, of from
Virginia. They may, possibly, triumph; but
we shall tread close on The heels of victory.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-30

lie; and on, Of its ruins might rise monatcr
cal and arbitrary government. For thes. ,.
marks the informant Of the Telegraph, h..
made me say, that am impatient for the am
val Of the greatest calamity that can befal II.
county q. e.) the erection Of a Monarehy :,
which all my acts, by words or deeds give Il.
Ee''
We would not knowingly and wilfully mis-.
represent any man, and have, hence, given, !,
erienso, Mr.. Floyd's defence. This accom-, Of
the matter, makes it apparent to US that +.
may be mistaken as 10 what he really did say !,
the excilemensof The moment. We hay. II,
corroborative evidence of the writer Of the =,
,icle 10 which Mr.. Floyd refers, of Mr.. Graz.
Olson, Of Nj. Kimberly, and Of several genie
men who informed Mr.. Powell Of Gen. FIoyd
obs arvalions. This testimony must cerl.inIy
weigh heavy in the scale, when they are balm
ced only by the assertions Of the individual i'm
plicated, who, in his cooler moments, wouh
probably not gire ufterance to such sentiments
however he may in reality cherish them. W.
shall wait TO hear Gen. Floyd's reply 10 NJ:
Powell's letter, backed as it is with respectful,
proof. We hope he may explain the mater s..
tisfacloriIy-he has not done it YET.