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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04
COMMUNICATION.

Mr. Ediior:-I am often highly amused, and
Frequently instructed by the conversation of a
Gentleman of my acquaintance, who though his
rubicund 2roboscis may to the suspicious
atae unfold
is, assure you, as sober and peaceable per-
souage, as any of TIA, tribe Of gentry, whose ma
sal prominenCes aIe peculiarly aGorn'd with
the blushing honors of the jolly god. He is
particularly fond Of recounting many Of the ex-
PLOTS Of his juvenile days, whenever the vivi6c
po,arions If father Bacchus, have brought In
review before his mind the Renaissance OF his
youth, and during his recitatrons, one cannot
help remarking the original strokes of humour,
and even occasional CLEANS Of attic wit, wh,ch
enliven and gid his narratives. My Old trirr d
(for Mr.. Editor h is now desc nding the hil'
oflife) was bless'd Oy dame azure, with d ro-
bus; constitution, and vigorous ia t l-oL To
a Judgment c,ea, aud profound, he uni es IN
Imagination liv, iy aud inventive, aud a he can
no, boast the vol sh Of Colsgi,e educ siion,
so he has escaped III" g>'ry Of pedan ic pre-
cision, and the solemn mooktry of acad, INC
austeriy. y boun,iful supply Of animal spIr-
its, with mis- lively s4,lies OF inoffehsIve nu
mour, renders h.m highly agreeable aud in
teresIing companion; whilst his good sense and
solid information, with the benevolence OF his
Ia u-t, anu Nut SOOChcSS VI MS utaTt, tHdOlS
him to communicate instruc lion, as well as to
command respect. His s,atuae i, about the mid
die size, nei her tall nor too low, too fat nor
TOO lean; and EXHIBITS symetry, without being
striking, and easiness of carriag,, Without being
graceful. Like all grea gen!uses, he posses
ses some excen,ric notions, but of an innoC ent
character, which by nduigsnce has taken deep
root, and il would be as easy to abrunc tie the
firmly fixed oak, as TO convince him Of Their
falacy. Upon these points, he is the mos
subtle reasoner, have ever listen'd TO; and he
will weave web so attenialed as o deceive The
most acute observer, until by thrir repeated
involutions he has confused The ideas, and ex-
hausted the strength Of his an agonist. There
is one circumstance, however, which makes him
in my eyes complete paradox, and that is,
that with many qualities, so peculiarly cal, ulat-
ed 10 promote the happiness Of domestic life,
and 10 impart zesI 10 matI imonial f.lIoi Y, he
has not only; never taken 10 himself WIFE, but
in the most decisive manner, solemnly avows
that women are the bane Of life, aud the DESTROY.
ers OF happiness. have never learned exact
ly, how he came 10 imbibe such a notion, as he
always adroitly shifted the conversation, after
he had given u,terance Ia this laconic invec, tive;
but have generally remarked, tina, melsn-
ehoiy gloom would pervade his conference
whenever the suojeCt vas mentioned, ard would
be succeeded by monetary CLEAN Of savage
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04
The News marke, is exceedingly brisk. A

The News marker is exceedingly brisk. Al
descriptions are greatly in demand; factors and
consumers are upon the look out, and eagerl,
snap up every thing that arrives, without regard
10 quality or value. The old stock is nearly
exhausted, and if supplies do not soon arrive
substitutes mus be provided or great suffering
ensue. A few FIRST rate duels, good murder
or wo. some shocking accident, or even a ,oIe.
ra5le lie, would command high price and rea-
dy sale.
By the way Of rounding off this paragraph
we annex the following analysis, which, al
though put forth by The Charleston Gazetle as
something new, is, nevertheless, "as old as
the hills"
"NEws may proceed from any direction, and the
letters which compose the word, very aptiy, as has
been shown to u.s. form the initials of the four points
of the ccmpass North East, Vest and South all to-.
gether acknowledging for the public Journalist, in
convenient form, and with emphatic brevity, the va
ried of the information which be caters to his
readers"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

SLIps.-A southern editor, lately publishing
The pro, ceilings Of Temperance Society,"
inserted them bv mistake under the esd of
| Cousli ulion OF he South Carolina Socirty
for lbr promo ion of h,emperance There are
unfortunately already too manv prov ocatvrs
for the promotion of hiemperance We have
idle loungers enoug, gomiog houses tipping
shops, res:ors'urs, sociabl- clubs, 10 encourage
habits Of drinking and propagate The race of
d unkards. We question much by the bye,
whether there be any Society so well CALI ulaed
to p.omole the cause Of Temperance, as one
for the encouragement Of vineyards and tine
production of vines. A wine drinking people
is less addicted to excess, than VIII skey-
drinking. a rum.drinking, or gin drinking
generation. We believe il will hold uriver-
sally true in the manners of various nations.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

CONSUMPTION some time past, lha
public papers have been crowded with para
graphs, olu,ions, proceedings, SC. sc show
ing the great destruction o human life, which
is brought on by intemprrance in the use OF
spurious liquors. Sermons have been preach
ed, orat.ons delivered. and even toasts drank
agains, his aestruc i've wee. II mas been held
up, and very proper too, IN The most odious
colors to every rank nd CONDITION OF lille. Al
the evils which afflit human nature have
been attributed tn ne ray ages OF TIE dram bot
tie. The loss Of character; the disruption Of
sacred engagements; tn to'al wreck of do
mes ic happiness, have been brought upon the
wor Id nv a too frequent elevation OF he crystal
walls Of wrath
That the evils brought upon the world BY
habits of in,emperance are gr'a, and numerous,
every one will admit. Blu, is their no grea'sr
evil? I, there no, more fell destroyer OF hu
man life stalking about the country, than the
brandy decan,er? Let US bur look for NOM nj
into the bills Of mort ality in almost every ci y
in the country, and read over the lists of deaths
The item which first strikes US, almost uni
vel saIy,is the number ofthose persons not who
died Of intemperancr, but who are cut off by
consumption. Recent instances Of this kind
have been brought under our notice in the Gre
ports Of In,ermen,s" for the city of Baltimore,
Boston, and Washington. Our of 1902 deaths
in the city of Baltimore for 1929 We hoc 2e5
that died Of consumption, and only 70 Of in
remperance.-In Boston, out Of 1888 deaths.
for 1928, there are 229 Of consumption, and
"a by inuemperance. In Washington for the
same period. out Of 254 deaths, 81 were OF
consumption and Of drunkenness. The bills
Of mortality Of New York and other cities
would show The same relation between these
disorders. This great mortality created by
consumption, occurs, too, among the young,
active, and promising members Of society, OF
both sexes.
Whist, then, are the causes Of this deplora>
bic inequality? Fashion! fashion! fashion!
In'emperance is low, vulgar, disrepu'able
vice. II requires only 10 be seen to be dtspI-
| sed. II strikes the senses a, once. But the pa
rent Of consumption the parent OF that dis.
order which Stays her thousands and tens OF
thousands, is permitted to walk abroad in the
| world without molesta'ioh. She is arrayed IN
the habilimen;s of gaiely; and who can suppose
| she carries death under her smiling exterior!
She comes forth in The morning. glttering
with the gold of Ophir, and Haunting in the
modes Of France. Who can resist her allure
men,s?-She visits every fss ionable resort in
the country; delight, wit, and exula'ion fol-
low in her train. Who can believe that de a'h
hangs upon her foo,'eps' The palace is llla-
minated by her smiles The ball room is bril-
liant with her presence and every public occa-
sion borrows half its delighIs from her arts
and destinations. Vanity pride, affection,
every vice and some of he virtues of civiIz
ed society, minister TO her gratifta,ions, and
swell! the number Of her victims.-N. Y. En-
quirer
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

Such of the following remarks of the London
Morning Chronicle as relate 10 The London
lawyers, are applicable to the profession in The
United States:
II any body Of men can be said to represen,
the Intelligence Of the country, it is unquestion>
ably the Bar. In all other PIT ofes sions, success
may be owing 10 accident, connrxion, or for
tune. In The medical prufe, sion, smooth adj
dress, popularity with nurses and apo,hecalies,
are often more iDfallible means Of attaining
wealth and emintnce than skill and learning ::
IN the Church, all beyond the allowance Of the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

We shall not find fault with the appol'rmsE'
of Major Noah. 1t is good ime tor tcroh
and we know not how s"on our own "UnsoIe'
,ed," as Van Buren, says, good time NAV ""'
II vii nothowever be accom- ed INK
generous 10 quo'e what he ha' said INNS" .,
Noah having learned tina, MrSwariwou' "'a3
certainly be Apo med, desp ired OF getting u:
Surveyorship; "why!" asked friend; w
cause" said he, ''the President Wont DR.: N
make two such ID bad appointments ."
Swarlwout AID me-" Informing Hc'G&
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

6erceness in his eyes whose usual expression Is
remark able for its lively and benevolent oharac-
ter. am iucIined TO think, there is something
of romance ia the incidents OF his life, to which
these strongly marked evidences OF painful but
smo,herrd feeling, refer, and as woman APP
pears TO have been an actor in The scene,a know
ledge Of the facts, may lead one TO entertain
IF rent sentiment in relation 10 his strange o.
pinions OF the fair sex. do no, despair OF
winning his s,or, from him, and should i. con-
tain the interest which I expec, it will, you
shall receive il as soon as possible y.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

We mentioned some time since, the e'''
lishment Of a Tsuersa!l's in New YORK; 1nl "
now learn III at il finds favor wi he psoP'.;-,
The New York Gazere IF Tu sda', say
number Of valuable horses came under l. ~
SAILS hammer yesterday afternoon. he l.. W.
tory was more numerous and equity "'2eei
BILE with that upon the former sale oar ~ ',
pations, as expressed in the opening 'aI'' W, W.
fully realised; and we hazard but l!t'Ie 10 ''Y y
tha, this establishment, frem The H'a"n'' .
which is conducted, will prove OF 8f'a' p
bic utility, and continue worthy Of genera =
tronage."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

Too PoLrrE.-A first rate Mississippi
snag," from Kentucky, meeting powdered
French dandy, in the streets of New Orleans,
on horseback, as he passed the equestrian Mon
sieur near a puddle, the boatman made sweep
ing bow; pulling IF his hat at the same time,
and giving it low swing, at which the metiled
sIeed, not fancying such grace, took fright and
left the Monsieur to make a pedestrian re-
treat out of he mire. With national charac-
'eristic Of his urbane country, he returned the
salute, bu, could not refrain from exclaiming
saire, you ale a little TOO d-nd polite, sairc."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

On the 26th of February, 1923, the Gsnerai
Assembly OF Virginia passed resolution d.
rec,ing the Governor 10 transmit two Maps OF
tina, State IL Virginia's Benefactor, General
LAFAYETTE, as a testimony of " her affection
for his person, her admiration OF his virtues,
and her grateful recollection Of his services IN
the cause of our Independence" They were
accordingly transmit,edby Governor Giles, and
the following answer has been received from
General Lafayette:
Paris, Feb "6th, 1929
SIR-It is only since the departure OF the
last packet, that your Exceliency's Message to
the General Assembly Of Virginia has inio' med
me Of he new obligations conferred upn me
by the REPRESENTATIVES of the State of Virgil
MIA, and of the measures kindly taken by he:
Governor; so that, owing to series OF acct
dents in which no body was 10 blame, although
deeply regret them, this is the hrsl day when
| am enabled 10 acknowledge The reception Of
the precious gift, Of the resolution accompany
ing il, and OF your Excsllency's letter; all OF
which, highly atfying 10 every senimen! OF
my heart, could not but I'LL II with sense Of
| lively and profound 6 altitude.
Bnund a. have been for halt a century To ge'
nerous and patriotic Virginia, NOT only by the
general devotion of an American Veteran, but
also by The parlicu ar ties Of State connections
| STATE confidence, and State favors, oil which |
was the conscious and happy obJec', have beer
| truly delighted at the recent mark Vi remrm-
| branoe. esteem and ftcti"n, which you have
| had the goodness in so very kind terms 10 an
noun,e. The Maps themselves, each on Us
scale, are admirably executed; and their being
| American productions does no. fall to enhance
| the feelings Of pride and gratltcallon, With
which they have been received.
While, on prruslng lhr beautiful Maps, eve
nv spot offer, sp, cial recolections OF the trust
| reposrd, Of the assistance bestowed on me, in
| tying times, by the people OF Virginia, and
their civil authorities as well as OF the couIa age
| and perseverance, Of their militia, in common
with heir gallant Northern companions in
arms, nor unmindul Of the Virginian sympa-
| hies in their behalf at the earlier period Of The
Revolution, am also al every place happy TO
r, member the affto ,ionate weloo m,s conferred
by he citizens Of Virginia on theIr old, CRATE
full soldier, and again 10 enjoy The emotions
that have been excited by The improvements
we witnessed, and The anlicipalioDs we are
warranted to form
| The kind participation Of the members OF
the Honorable Exec utive Council, in the senl-
| ment. YOU have been pleased TO express, calls
for my lively sensibilities and respectful &C
Kno wieugm1n's.
beg you, sir, to Law before the Honorable
General Assembly an homage of my warm gra-
,ilude, an, devotion, ard profound r. >pect,
and 10 accept the assurances OF my high, thank
| full and aft ctiunate considers ion.
LAFAYETTE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04
Solution ofMs Rs6ts in the Gazette Of .april %.

Solution Of tie Rsbus in the Gazette Of 2prii b.
Ssso'iris' playmstes were his trustest guards :
Lycurgus proudly spurned unjust rewards;
.2Lcitiqdes banished, bravely sold his life
VirsinrsS lifted blameless murders knife
EparainoadaS' Thebes with him arose and fell
York's Duke by "Help me God !" convinced mankind
That all his volumes 'umin'd not his mind
The initials join'd-Oh! We Columbians free -
Gives We the ,ceed SGtnlie-SL9YERY!
.9lep0ndriG Nay, 1879.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

ACCOMPLISHED Thief "A coBsldrraoN ~
ger was laid by gentleman that he "o'i
procure bheel Can Indian chIei) VINO W." ,,r
steal the sheet from under person WIZ, -,
waxing him. The Thing was tHec'e' :" -"
following manner:-
The bheel approached the sperson, WV ..
on his side, from behind, carefully io'u'1
the shee, 10 small compact plais NJ Il Is',, y,
his ba k; then taking feather, he llfksu i,
nose Of The sleeper, who Immediately sI. .,5,.
I'd his face and rolled over on The otns'
when, with Sigh, effort, he completely '''
ed the sheet. and bore il off in triumph.
Twelve Years Military AdYeh'"'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

The Jackson Convention, which has b'e' "
long in labor, in Baltimore county and eiIy, VII
assemble on Monday next, to select Two ''',
dida'es to represent hi, district in ne rN
Congress. After formal parade Of eoaT H5
and sorting the votes, it will appear th'l ",M
al T bias +. S,ansbury and Joha '. W.
VI hon, esq. will be the onss selected and 80
those esrly aspiran's, Messrs. B {. ho''S
Ella, isroan and J I. H. Wor'hingor vi"
have leave 10 withdraw their petitions Tor ',''
in Congress. B0Nilm0re f9''"'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04
From the Boston Colt;.,

OFFIcE-HUNrINe.- tool ....
mark the other day, that We knew NJ, "i:s
class OF men were most deserving If "0tl
sion-those who are turned our - rnp.s'
those who have The grace to beg ans Or
we have since learned that there Is w.
class with stronger claims to compas,io, UNd
either, viz. those who are heset BY ,nnr. mar
for recommendations to Office. Severair "t'nn
friends have been recently much annnv., 0!F
this wav;-we say nothing Of the svfF. INV in.
our homble self, for " suff rance is tho t NV Of
all our tribe" and we offer the folIow;ra wye Of
OF letter, banded to us on SATURDAY. hvo eOW
pectabe mercantile gentleman to who's. ss'
II was addressed, as an evidence Ih., wh "Ous:
declare is rot romance. The writer n, -, -, w
ter, we understand, has high claims 10 ,Es x,
flee he aspires sfier-being rtmaIkabIv W. VI,
in the place where he resides for the e,,,c i'SG
all the cardinal virtues; Of his literary on,Ic.
lions the letter itself, which is publ,bsd "".
for word, letter for letter, as written Is, "oa
out certain names of persons and places LIKING
nigh expose him in way that might w,' ",1
tn feelings OF others, is sufficien, e,iasrs.
We publish the letter for the purpose Of ,In-
ni,on to other Office seekers, TO be .,n,;.'
how they annoy their neighbours. and esn.,i"I
Iy their good.natured but injured crrJi,a,,
with similar solicitations.
mos Respected friends
bad something Come to my mind H.,
morning, before ] got up and fnerly m,. ," =,
The night, we Live in times, Of the mos, odl'"
Changes, the new Administration. i, d,,.,
mAkeing Chanses,in, off, es, ST bv ye,,rt,,'
paper, that A new post MaNer, was Appoir,,
ed, in Salem, and proberbly there will be som.
one. Appointed for -. am Think,
that you are friendly TO he new Admipis,r,D.
If you. are, think, you might git he Po,
Office in - fole NEE, there is no prommsr,
Jackson men in - to Recommend, IC,,
Procure good. Accommodation, and bond, !,
any is Required, to Any ma mount, it would b.
casey to Oh ain the office now as tie poe
Master is an Adams, man am and AIuay, HI,
be in favour for Genl JaCkson-now Cent?,
men, YOU have Los by me, ii YOU viii pr m,
The office, ! will Renew the balance ;hnya
Lost by me, o, will pay YOU 300 on 9ecei,
ing he Appointment ard will give seculiyn
pay $50 more in three years, say so per snrpn
you Can no bought git or your Reconmel
and others
am here with some -, But they are Dali
Sale, money SC arse, hope 10 Be in Bosom TEX
week, the oflire is proberly worth or 5OOS
YOU think YOU will try, pleas to write me fa
mail Ell --. to the care Of --
Respectfully your most obden servant
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04
ORIGINAL POETRY.
A SCENE.

1.-THE bowers of beauty are bright with the fair,
And the song aud the dance echo merrlly there,
WHY sitt'st thou, my love, in thy chamber alone :
Arouse thee, my beauty, and let US be gone
Nv s,eed is impatiently champing his bit,
And long for the hall that with revel rs lit
One kiss, my sweet beauty, then let us away
For all things are ready, and time will not stay.
DO you repent now your once loved ones or'ue'
Or are you reluctant to ride by his side
o, Julia, you used not to serve me like this,
And hoped for no end to our mutual bliss
When the feryor of love had abated awhile,
Who thought that Julia would not deign to smile
Unon the warm heart which her beauty ensnared,
And whose love her virtue has kept unimpared!
Thou do'st not love me. Not love, did you say
Aud have YOU forgotten the ill-omened day
When left my dear parents, my country, my home,
With thee, my own loy'd one, in sorrow to roam
rhe land of my fathers is far DER the sea.
And my sole happiness, love, is in thee;
For love thee to madness and can YOU wish more
While viper is gnawing into my hearts core"
She stopped, and he spoke not, nor Gf ed his gaze
From her person, excelng in beauty IA! 's-- th'
One arm he flung round her, press'd her sweep lips
AID vowed to protect her and love by that kiss
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

uious manner, and the Duke Of Wellington
must have lain all his days under The imputa-
,ion conveyed in his Lnrdship's letter.
This question ought to be submitted to the
arbtrament of Messrs. McDuffie and Cumming
whose award would probably be final in that,
and all other similar controversies.
VERY Coop. Ed. Gaz.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04
The editor Of the New York Enquirer h:,
he following rather apocryphal remarks:

The editor Of the New York Enquirer h.,
the following rather apocryphal remarks
"Of the Surveyor, it would not, pe'hlpA
seem becoming in me to speak, further Than to
say, that il he duties Of The ofire are MOI ssa'
lisfac,orIly discharged as they have been uDta
the late Surveyor, it will not be owing TO irah
ference or inauention on MY part 10 the cbigi'
tons and responsibility OF The station. Oi
Messrs. Johnson and Coe, ] can sp.ak Uih
more confidence, and say that they are Republicans
of The old school and highly respectable oI'11,
having long enjoyed The esteem Of their po'ita
friends, and will, no doubt, disehorge Their So
veral duties with ability and zeal"
The want Of confidence in speaking # him
self as republican, or as highly rspe'ta't
is admirable. The accession 10 office seems
have had an excellent IF, CT on the NV nrun'
b"n', in Increasing he modesty Tor which be
has always been so remarkable. We trust this
new found qualify may increase with lime
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

working Clergy is considered sineeure, and is
either bought and sold in the market, or gwen
to interest or favor: But there is 'his d'stlnc-
,ion in favor Of the Bar, and which gives u all
immense superiority ever every other proes
sion, that, though merit may oien remain 10
obscuri,y from the want of opportunity Tor as
play, yet no man AN ob ain success as barris'
Ter whose abilities do moi enlitle him 10 II.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

SpIRlrED.-a society Of young ladies, in
Ohio, have resolved not 10 associate WITH Young
gentlemen who are in thr h,bi, Of drinking ar
dent liquors periodically, either at morning, noon
or night,-or even public days.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-04

| am here with some -, Blu, they are Dali
Sale, money SC arse, hope 10 Be in Bosom hex
week, the ofire is proberly worth or 5OOS i
YOU think you will try, pleas to write me fg
mail Ell to the care Of -
Respectfully your most obdebl servant