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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-16
Tina old Veferuns descended TO The toni

Trio old Veteruns descended 10 The tOnb
Died, a, the Poor House, in this town, on tn:
18th ultimo, Mr.. AMOS BRowN, soldier Of lh;
American Revolution. aged eIghy.eigIi yean
Also, a, the Poor House, on the 18th ulllnO
Mr.. JOSEPH Cook, aged ONE HUNDRED AND Two
England at The age Of 'wenty.eight years, W,
present at Bradjock's defeat afterwards, {,
The breaking out Of the Revolution, he enlisted
into The Continental Army, and was a laijhGI
soldier during the war was under the mns'
diate command of General Washington and
shared in the dangers at Monmouth, Trenton
end finally at Yorktown. Since the close Of ibE
war, he has resided in this town. A'ihOusi
poor and extremely ilIiiera,e, he ever su'iaa'!
the character Of an honest, Industries, 30:
temperate man. Even since he arrived al ID:
age Of one hundred wears, he partly supported
himself by his own labor StOninglon (CS"y
Telegraph.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-16

The late Mr.. Sergeant Lens used 10 'e"' w., y,
grea, glee, the following aDecdote oil Us IL wv.
ed brother of the coli, Mr.. SerJran' i''' +.
Having business to transact WIN ","1 ~.
went 10 his chambers, in The New scus'', ,,..,
coins Inn, and found him with his o'"N = Il.
tables, chairs, and carpet, on one ''Os 60, :" Va,
room, while the other half OF the aPa'"',,' .,,,
without single article. After The uspl' f. 3 /,
ing, Pray said Mr.. Serjesn! Lens, W." ,r',os
you intend 10 do with all the furniture 80 ~.
ed in this strange fashion" The iearn %Dnb..
jean, replied, 'irhat since halt his Cue of S.
had been found to stand in The parish " mn.
Clement Danes, he had formed h's e"; !,
ment on the side OF the room oei0ns.i H..
Lincoln's Inn, to prevent the officers l''" A..
training his goods for the poor rave :';,.a hi,
future period, Mr.. SERGEANT Lens N' ,s r,.lej
brother in Distress as he humoroV:E 80 ;.
him, and actually found the off'eefs ;" .brougi
partment (ha,ing effected an entrance h,o,hs.
the back windows), and his learnea ~, p,'
daring them to touch his goods out o. .r,fr,
IRISH the boundary Of which he hao 20. @ y
marked on the floor. The officers WEI, I,ys,
undated at the threats, that they have - ,os.
again molested the learned Sergeant, W" M,
tinued to reside in the chambers "''"''
ingeany parochial dues
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-16

NAUTICAL NIcKNAMxs:-On board most shlp
of war, the +" Galley Politicians" the mig
3enchers," and the 4" Birds" who gather rom.
the CRATE at night to argufy, as it Is ie'"'a
are sure TO be Gesignaled by name Oh n'.'
riely, applicable, as the Jacks think, to The P
culiar pretensions Of these would.be'"aF''O'
and statesman. The leaders loruerIy "e'
generally nicknamed Beubo,cs, or buy ~.
A Captain Of the SWespers," or 1ap'.'
Of the Head" alias the warden Q! the "o''all
ful company Of uigh,men Oh bOaid, wh'" pc
tensions TO such distinctions happfHen 10 .
sustained by his talents for harangue' vas ~.
yariably dubbed Charley For" In Iai'eF ~
these worthless have given place 10 more w.;
ern titles OF eminence. Jack Is bIzl'Ee %.
NAL, and delights. on all occasions to unl" . %
lofty and the ludicrous and s'raHSe,
often be startled, if at all believer 10 5"',.
at hearing sailor sing out 10 anoihrr V' ,l,s
"'tween decks" Pass the word ioi ''c
for Bonapariy." We have never bee" OF ' 't,.,
any ship IN which there Wa. not one
emperois.-.Sa Sailors and SAINTS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-16

have misled his understanding is evident, Tor II
was a most mistaken policy TO disseminate
through himself, what his modesy should have
urged him to remain silent concerning. "na'
unpreiudiced person is there who, after reading
Duff's paper, will not conclude that he is either
a weakminded man, no. imPeryious 10 ha'tery'
or most Sonsummate egotist.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-16
THE LAST SHOT.

have been down the Red Bank, on the Jer-
sey side of the Delaware, TO look at the remains
Of that little fortress, within whose rudriy con-
structed walls so terrible blow was given 10
British courage. Only few remains Of that
memorable fort are now 10 be seen. The breast
works, nearly levelled to the earth, and over
some the ploughshare OF the indu slrious farm
er has already passed. Nothing but few mis-
shapen mounds are visible, TO point out to the
stranger the site where so much blood was
split, where SO many gallan, spirits breahed
their last. The neighboring farmer, however,
will point you to the battle ground. His house
stood within pistol shot Of the fort, and dur
Ing the attack, the balls wbistled around the
roof in shrIll and frequent showers. He will
tell you all that now be told Of il. He saw
the battle from his farm house-he saw foreign
foes advance-he heard their shout as they eu.
tered The outer wall, and, in moment after,
he saw them hurrying back, bearing with them
the body of their lamented and Inflated Donoo.
The fort q, Red Bank was thrown no hastily
by handful Of Americans. They constructed
Two walls, or two forts, one within the o,her-
he outer one Of which was not completed when
the enemy attacked it. Al the head OF a cho-
sen number Of men, Donop entered The outer
wall, and thinking the fort taken BY surprise,
gave a shout of exultaiion, which was re.echo-
ed by his men. They entered with shouldered
arms. The feeble garrison, commanded by the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-16
From III. Easi Florida Herald
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION OF FLO


Florida as now bounded on the West by the
Perddo, on the North by Alabama and s'eof-
eia, on the Eas, by the Atlantic anu on the oou'h
BY the Gulf OF Mexico, became dependency
Of the United States by official transfers, on 'ne
10th and 18th July 1927, Under the direc'oh OIL
Gen. Andrew Jackson, who then heio com.
mission as Governor of the Provinces OF East
and West Florida, the duties pertaining 10
which he proceeded to discharge as sooh as Inc
Spanish sovereignty ceased.
Gov. Jackson, after organizing the noVerh'
ment, "dele2 gated his powers as Governor oil ne
provinces Of he Floridas, exercising the pow
ers Of the Captain General, and OF The Intend
an, Of the Island of Cuba, over the said pro-
yinces. and of the Governors Of said provinces,
10 his two Secretaries, w, D. G. WorthiugIon,
Esq. for the Eastern, and George WALTON, Esq
Tor the Western Province, until the further
pleasure Of the President and Congress, should
be made known.
BY &C, Of Congress, approved soth March,
| 1922, the two Provinces were divided into one
territorial Government and two JudiciI De-
partmen,s, aud VIM. P. DuvaI, Esq. was APP
pointed Governor, and Joseph l.. Smith, Esq
was appointed Judge Of The Eastern Depart
men,, and Henry NJ. breckenridge, Esq. Judge
Of the Western.
The same Act created a Legislative Coun-
Gil. to which was entrusted the internal resula-
ton OF the Territory. the members Of this
Council were appointed by the, President, by
and with the advice anC consent OF the Senate
of the u States To the Act Of Organization
there have been various notifications, 50 as 10
unite the views and feelings OF the people, and
to adapt the system Of Government as much
as possible 10 the rapid advance made Ia popu'
lalion and public Improvements. ny the Sc
,ersl modifc atoms, the General Government
have relinuuished 10 the choice Of the people
the Legislature, but still retain its control over
the Executive and Judicial Departments
These are thus filled at tie present time:
Executive Department.
His Exceleney William P. Duval, Governor
with salary Of S25oo year, as Governor, x
81 500 as superintendent of Indian Affairs
William NJ. M'Carry, Esq. Secretary OF The
Territory, with salary of $500.
Judicial Department.
Hon. Jos.ph l.. Smith, Judge Of the District
Of East Florida
Thomas Douglass, Esq. U S. Attorney for
said District.
Waters Smith. Esq. Marshal.
Hon. Henry NJ Breckenridge, Judge OF the
District of West Florida.
d. M. Wright, Esq, U. S. Attorney.
Adam Gordon, ESQ. Marshal.
Hon. Thomas Randall, Judge Of the Middle
District.
Ringgold, Esq U, s. Attorney
Adair, ESQ Marshal.
Hon. James Webb, Judge of the Southern
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-03
LINES BY PERClYAI.

tn'r, is the FIRST blown rcsc-but Oh! d 1ectuL,
~ as the down upon cyruets breast,
SN"v rs the air, when gales aud flowers meeting.
bss1t, as the Jewel ON sultGnS vest,
Dear as the niaU; smiling when caIress'd,
Mid, as the wind, at dawn ia April, blowing,
Calm as the rnCOccnt hcaft--and o. as hits.
i'uge, the spring from mountain granite lovinE,
Cay, as the tulip IN ITS starT'd bed gluwin.
- clouds, that curtain round the west al even,
Der Garth canopy of glory glowing,
And hefadiog the rad ant path to heaven;
Sweet, as the sound, when waves, in calm Tcrcatng,
Roll back i'll gursimg rPp,es, nom tie shore,
y hen III the curling well still waters meeting
Clear, from the spot, the molten cIysid! pour;
sweet, rs at distance heaId tine cascades roar,
Or ocean GA the lone rock family das!rg,
Or dying tliundeTs, when the storm IS DER,
And dim-seen lightnngs far away are flashing;
Nweei, a. when spring is gatlaudins the tIscs,
The birds all the tlilsh of life are singing
And rs the light lely twinkle in tie breeze,
The woods with melody and Joy are ringing,
Wien beds OF mint aud Towering fields OF clover
Are redo!ent with natures bahnIest stone,
AND the cool wiiv nom rivers, hurries over
And gathers sweets that II yh,a never bore:
air, Us the coudlv,s moon DER night presiding,
When earth and sea, aud air are hushd and sti.l,
Along the burning dome of nature riding.
Growing with liquid luslTe rock aud hill,
Peuciiling with hes silver beam the r.ll,
That DER the wave-worn ma die falling PLAYS,
Sheeting with light the cascade al tire mil,
And paving ocean with her ,rcnulous rays,
through tie closd lids of dewy violris stealing.
Aud gemming, with clear drops the mead aii grove
such is the light the native heart Of feeling
Throws round the stainless object OF his love.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-03

SuCn were tuc Individuals whom the sprit OF the
tempest appeared at this moment to hold environ
Cd by his hundred perls aud such the man
ner IN which they prepared to encounter their dcs'
tiny.
"Siind your hand, Mr.. Hariress," said the boat
ulan, IN careless tone, eve arc IN the tide
IL required the hanl of an experienced helmsman
to bring the little vessel through the danger which
he thus announced An immense, overlapping bill
low, capped i'll foam, laundering downward like
an avalanche upon her side. In spite of the precau-
lions OF Hardness, aud the pracsed skill with which
he timed the motion of the wave, one would take
a ball upon the bound, hunter OIL the rse-thc
bowsprt dipped and cracked like withered sap
ing,a whole ton of water flung otcr the stern,
drcnchlng the crew completely fthey had bccn
drawn through the river The boat seemed 10 stag
ger and lose her ray Ike Stricken hart, and lay for
moment ,oeitering ia The gloomy ctdsm IN trhici hc
toasted had In her. \ low and smother
ed scream breaking from the female, when her
eye again met that OF Hardness Cregan and her lip
though pale aud quN sring, was silent.
That right well dJnc, sir said Danny
Mann, ms the boat more cleft the breakers on
her landward course. "A minute sooner. or MIN
utc later, up with the hand, would put it "a, into
her
"A second would haye done it," said Hardness
but all Is well now. "A charming NC lat this would
would be- he continued, smiling the sil, for bca-
yer and feathers
| This Jest produced short hvstrric laugh, in an
swcr, which was rather startling than agreeable to
the person who addressed her. La few minutes at,
ter, and without any more considerable disaster
the vessel dropped her peak, and ran alongside
the rocks Oh which Kyre DAILY was expecting them.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-03
Improvement in Puf' Pa,agraDh .Was1.g.


MIR EdnorI have discovered aud expect get letters
patent and patent letters f.. improvement in paragraph
making Upon the plan, all editor will do in
getting up paragraph will be I'll up blanks with tie
name OF e pufee and that Of the stage steamboat hotel
whatever else may be- and his paragraph VIII be complete
will give you form--
We notice with pleasure the arrival Of the - last evening
from Cape Catchpern7. She is owned by Mr.. whose
enterprise and perseverance enttle him much credit large
number of passengers board who with
that poteuess and attention for which Mr. - poyerbal
This form to be stereotype and spaces left for the blanks
20 he filed with common iypef the space be large
name can be filled with complimentary phrases such al
eSqr. Esquire; the excellent substantial the fne &c.
Three or four Of plates only VIII be wanted suit any
ordinary One accidentsnade Terms
these-''The elecrid huid "lhe angry elements" &c
ched together and divided by the usual conuncve aud dis
juIcves, aud concluded by the exOdium'ths should he
waming parents and guardians against suffering those under
''ther charge to play with thunder and lightning"
expect every editor in the United States palronze the
discovery.
Orders for any number of plates which will be varied suit
purchasers thankfully received and puucualy TO-
This last paragraph keep startling and Will loan any
ofny iIienjs 'Jiee gratis for nothing"
PETER PARAGRAPH
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-03

people and oi Great Bran-of her VINO was the
oPpressorheT King and her Pnrameut unite o do usce 10
our country, and patriotic counryncn; and say with
voice Of authority, hou hast done WE'LL country shall be
emancipated aud thy counten shall orshp the living God
after the manner of their fathers shacke and every dis
qualification shall he stricken off thy people shall be eiycred
aud thy people and people shall be oueand the
said amen and angel from high cried with loud voice.
"clap hands all people, shout God with the voice
of triumph loud and long continued cheering clappnu
-Afer the applause had subsidized Mr. Buns
toast rhe Ih Of July 1876 the lIh July i78g
and the 18th of April To29the
ton OF the United States of France, and of Ireland
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-03

P'pcfdiianA charitable Prior these lines pa; over
tire gate of his Monastery
BE open OVernoTe, o thou my door.
To none be shut, hone, or to poor.
After his DEATH penuriOus Pryor his place who bv
changing one point III these lines, changed the sense to suit
himself IS follows
BE open evermore, o thou NJ door,
To none, be shui 10 honest and poor.
says Cynthia a Revere ID D.vt
''Nhat he gwen,
Since Marriage is holy thing,
That there - IN Heaven"
There Uopien lac replied.
She quick returned the Jest,
"Wonien there are, but I'm afraid
They cannot Gnd Priest"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-03
fi-on Biackl0oors Maga-ins IL. II

FSoa Biacki0oOrs Maga=ins IL. .Jt.,,.
the CHARMED PICTURE
o., tiai those lips had targusge'-L.CS hath psss'i
" an sas bat roughly SINCE sav u6e lost. CowrEE
Thine eyes arc chauned-ihine easnest eyes,
Thou Image OF the Dead.
A spell within their sweetness lies,
virtue thence is shed.
on in their meek blue light rishrnsd,
A blessing seems 10 be:
An sometimes there. my waywaTd ms:
still repToach can see
hnd sometimes Pity-soft asd deep,
And uuiyeTing through a teas.
Ey'n as n Love in iieaveu could weep.
For Grief left dropping here.
h,J Oh, my spirit needs that baa,
Needs u midst ftfll mirih,
AnJ IN the night hours haunted caln
And b. the lonely heart.
look on me thus when hollow Praise
Hath made the weary pine
or uuc true tone of other days,
One glance of love like thine!
look me thus, when Sudden cec
Bears my quick heart aloug
On Nings that struggle Ia be fee
Is bursts O. sAyidTk sons.
In vain, ia Vain.--ioo soou are fyN
TIE wounds they cannot Zee;
Setter in chi!d-like tears 10 melt
Pouring my soul on thee!
sweet face, that DER my childhood sloGe,
Whence isihy power of change,
Thus, ever snatowmg back my own,
The rapid and the strange:
Whence they charm'd-thn.p earnest eye:
know the mystery well.
Doc my own troubling bosom lies
The spmt of the Spell.
%! Alcmory, Conscience, Love ", bonn
Oh. change no longer, IA-u.
i4s ever BE- ,le blessing worn
On Thy pure Thoughtful bowl
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-03
FOREIGN.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

The sh.p Thomas Dickinson has arrived at New
York from Liverpool, bringing London papers the
18TH and Liverpool To the 9th June inclusive. The
packet ship Edward Bonalle has also arrived from
iiavre, bringing Paris papers to the 9th June. From
the New York Commercia Evening Post, and Jour
nal OF Commc.ce, make the extracts which fol-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-07
HEaY {. NrALE. Sec'y.

nc Boston papers state at the corresp ondenee
between President Adams and certain f.JeroJis,.
in Massachuseus. on the subject Of his dsclosrres
o the president Jefferson in 1908, is in the press
sDd "i1 son appear IN pa p1let. fn,,iicr let
'er +" - 'ad las been addreseeJ 10 Mr.. Adafne DE-
T'and'n Of him 10 give Up the names OF the per-
'on' v !" = - 80 % ~ =. Jrs Jnet
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-07
go Se4.--
GENERAL JACKSON.


J he Genital Committee announce 10 the friends
o. Inc President elect, residing in the Distric, of
columbia, that he is now on his way, aud NAV he
expected TO arrived at the seat Of the National Go.
vernment in few days.
rs ne declines all public parade, they deem il re-
spectiui IN conformity with his wishes to dispense
with special arrangements for the organization ol
such OF his friends as may desire 10 greet him up
on his arrival. Yet, ipasmuch as il is anticipated
mat many OF our citizens will, without concert.
haniiesi their high respeS: .sr bis character and
puDhc services by spontaneous assembiage. the
comioittce IN contemplation Of that event, have
requested Col Iowson, with such gentlemen as
he may appoint, 10 organize snd conduct the pro.
He IS expected 70 approach the District bv the
way OF fredericktown aud Rock vile; in which
case, MS arrival will be announced bys national
salute on ihe heights Of Georgetown, to be repcar
ca ase enters the City, artillery planted near the
lis arrival at his lodging will be announced nv
na'Ional salute, 20 he fired on the Mail which
the oilcefs commaneing the Navy Yard, and
The Forts 81 Grecneafs Point and Fort Washing.
Ton, are respectfully invited 20 repeat
JOHN y. VAN NESS, Ch.n'n
Hrpy &. Nr.rr S,es. ~ "
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-07

AsIfTNGToN, Feb. Sin The Ssuate. YES
!er'ay, petitions and memorials were presented bv
Nte5SrS. Chandler, Barton, Robbins Chambp,S
Mci-ane, ana woodbury.. The resolutions sub
,niited on the day previous, by Messrs. Beriipn.
burnett, iredeii, and Seymour, were considered
and agreed TO. Mr.. Benton introduced bill nro
wing Tor the gradual increase OF the Corps Of En-
g,heeFS. message was received from the Pres
ineht' transmitting a report OF the Secretary of
o'a'e, reialVe TO the recovery of debts due 10 A.
meiican citiZenS in Mexico, made in compliance
with the resolution Of the 2Oth ut. A letter was
received IRON The acting Secretary ofthe Trea>u-
~, (Air' Sou'ha'd) transmitting in compliance
Win resolution OF the 27ih ult a statement sbe "
ing the amount Of duties on import. which ac.
crued IN each quarter of the year 1927, and the
three first quarters of the year 1928 After the
consideration Of Executive business the Senate
adjourned.
IN fhe House # Representatives., Yesterday.
MT. thompson reported a bill, TO provide more
ehec'uaiIy Tor The public defence, by organizing
aiming, and establishing uniform militia throu III
out the United States. and 10 provide for the prom
or disciPiining thereof II was read first and 90
cond time, and committed 10 Committee of the
Whole on tile state of the Union The bills re-
ItiVe 10 the penal laws OF, and the establishment
o. Pcrileniiary within the District ofColurpbia
also were referred to a similar committee Mr.
ramsay moved for the printing Of six thousand CO.
pies Q! TIE report OF the Senate, the subject of
the conveyance of the mail on SUNDAYS. SyLirI,
vas discussed until the hour for consilc rims,
tons expired The remainder Of the sitting was
occupied with debate on the bill TO reduce tbo
tonnage duties on vessels, which, after sever,l
divisions by yeas aud nays, was finally ordered
10 e.id reading to-day, by majority Of 81 to n.
TU
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17
oraLabu,ld land .AgencV

Ill
VIZ AM authorre SELL remarkably low the Land. in the
- State Vt Alabama belonging to The south Carohna Com
pany; Col Stephen Elliott, OF Chsrleston, IN
i3s They lie vicinity of Montgomery and Cahawba
and finest body Of land ever offered Tor sale by
intiyduai, IN thi, Fac ut the soil; the purity
Of the w.te Meath tue couny the
naygaon; the unparalleled iscies oi com
merce; latitude neiiher too cold, nor too hot suodins
enseiy populated neishborhoo5,
ssnnx lively prospect of schools the superior
Scn.rre settlement tins part vi the State dssHa
be- The great and judgment, with winch these land
were selected the prices at which they were Pur
chased anxiety OF the company 10 dispose OF uen
for the purpose edecuug settlement among themselves
will enable obtain good land, at low
the purchaser will he gwen, aud good seeu
ry required All the purchase money has been PAID TO
aud obtained Deeds OF will
be made to prrchasers, when they make pay nent. .
Am also authorized sell, the valuable lands IN "A
hama, belonging the following sentemsn; Col Stephen
Elliott Yeadon, aud j. s. Benneti Of Charleston South
Carolina together with SEVERAL thousand aerss belonging IL
other individuals.
than double OF their properly, b purchasing
sal f,r: s.,-e.. Middle Alabama, and placing
portion of their upon dn 3c Tas
transition of woui enhance their value nearly
half produce of the farms ne Transmitted annually
New YORK; aud the proceeds III cash returned 10 TIE o"Er
without trouble OF difficulty.
diace, owning land IN Aahama, can nave
paid, any other disposition made oil 1T ~ giving
LIE sui, able ueticn,, aud enclosing the money
will attend TO business, to be TRANSACTED IN tne and
Office d Cahawba.
Letters postage paid will be puncuay answered. and
information gwen, which be requested and ~ my power
to obtain this country. JESSE DEENE, agent
Cahawba, Alabama.
.,eaent the paper, aud posting e"nPeu'u'
place. Sept. so. <2-u