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Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1829-08-26
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Of movable type TO hls Stereotype establislr
r, spectluIly solcts a share Of tho patronage g
Printers OF Pennsylvania and tho adjacent 81
Having a practical knowledge Of printing
q having been longer practically engaged p
tsness Of Stereotyping than amy other PERI
o United States, he hopes to be able, iroD
experience, to give satisfaction 20 those whsi
favor him with their orders. From an ntl
acquaintance for a number Of years, (neahy e
with the business Of type founding De- boz
be able to produce type equal 10 any oiia
the Printers Of the United States
Ills prices, though low, viii OF course b.
same az others IN the same business N0fW
attempt TO violate truth or Insult common 81
by pretending 10 any increased facilities o
manufacture" (for there are no other "fc'lt
NJ present in thi5 city, than there were ir
years ago. when type were from 40 70 so per-
higher than al presently nor have the aml'g
used 10 making printing type been 30 gfel'l
duced, as 10 bear any proportion 20 the 20,
ton 10 lle prices Of type. But the reduc'r
been induced by competition, and an oven
ing disposition OF some Of those i0unicr
have grown rich on the heretofore tDomouf
ne on type.
AL sizes oftype, plain and ornamental. fff
and Job printing from II lines Plea 70 honP
constantly on hand 10 such quantity a. 20 uT
ny order at short notice. In the choice oi =
sitter, pains have been taken 10 select such 9
as are generally approved FOR symeiy- ner
and durability.
He sokecps a complete Printers Wrcf
(the only one ia this city,) and can finnish q
piete printing Office al a yery short notice.
The following are bis PRICES alta c'e-
6monthsr for approved notes or accepiance-..
discount Of five per cent will BE- made for "a,
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The prces Of other descriptions Of ypl
Hoporlonably reduced.
Old type received m payment at 8 cents P,
July >
Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1829-08-26
TODD & WOODS,

PIusicians, Country Merchants, Paintars, FHl-
Jeys Diners, CololuerS, elders and all Others 1cbO
lse the aJore articles, can be supplied on the most
Leral terms, and all orders promptly attended to.
The following will be sold by the Barrel, half
Rarrel. or as may suit purchasers:
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-12-25

enJoynents nuSt-thcfcfofc S0fit1fy, i0nc aifu
melancholy His only friend is himself AS he
sits immersed in reveric by his midnight fire,
and hears without the gusts of wind fitfully ca
reerng over the plain, he listens sadly utten-
tive; and rs the varied intonations of the howl
ing blast articulate To his enthusiastic ear, he
convcises with the spirits Of the departed,
while, between each dreary pause Of the storm,
he holds solitary communion with hmself Suci,
is the social intercourse of tho Iecluse; yet he
frequently feels the soft consultations of friend
ship heart formed Tor the gentlcr emotions
of the soul often feels strong an interest for
what arc called brutes, as most Gipeds affect to
feel for each other. Montaigne had his cat
have read of Il man whose only friend was
large spider; and Trenck, in his dungeon,
would sooner have lost his right hand than the
poor little mouse, which, grown confident with
indulgence, used to beguile tho tedious hours of
imprisonment with its gambols. For my own
part, believe my dog, who, at this moment,
seated on his hinder legs, is most wistfully sur
veying meas if he was conscious of all that was
passing in my mind-my dog, say, is as sim
ccrc, and (whatever the world may soy,) nearly
as dear a friend as any l possess and when
receive that summons, which may not now DO
far distant, he will whine funeral requiem over
my grave, more piteously than all the hired
mourners in Christendom. Well, well, poor
Bob has had kind master of me, and for nv
part there are few things on this earth, that
shall leave with more regret, than this faithful
companion of the happy hours of my infancy
[IiESRY KIRK WHITE
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-12-25
FROM THE VIRGINIA LITERARY McsEuM.
PETER STUYVESANT.

The history of New York, from the be-
ginning of the world to the end ofthe Dutch
Dynasty, is declared, in the title page, 10
be " the only authentic history OF the
times that ever hath been published"
Yet notwithstanding this declaration OF
the industrious and understanding Die
drich knickerbocker, there are persons
to be met with, who, having read of his
" veracious legend'' somewhat more than
the title page, will affirm that be its merits
what they may, authenticity is not en-
titled to hold any place amongst them.
Such persons will boldly maintain, that
8 the unutterable ponderings of Walter
the Doubter, the +" Disastrous projects OF
William the Testy and chvalric achieve
mems OF Peter the headslrong" are the
ponderings, projects and achievements of
persons who never existed; and the
many surprising and curious matters,
that are narrated" they will take upon
themselves to say, have no foundation
except in the imagination of Mr.. Wash
ington Irving.
Although it may be admitted, that the
opinions which have been alluded 10 are
not altogether groundless, yeti, isbelieved
that they cannot be sustained to the ex-
tent that they so. 1t is not proper TO
regard Knickerbocker solely in the light
Of an amusing fiction. More of the
statements it contains are founded on
facts than is generally supposed-Gacts, it
is true, of an obscure nature and not ex-
tensively known.
OF the three Dutch Governors, scarce
ly any one had ever heard, before the
publication Of the book. Nevertheless
am firmly persuaded, that these were not
ideal persons but made Of real flesh and
blood. This remark lesds to particu-
lar notice Of the illustrious parsonage
whose, name is prefixcd to this arti-
Gle. 1t is placed beyond doubt, ;la,
he existed; aud, furthermore, it is GER
tain that he lived at the time stated by
Knickerbocker.
The writer Of this article has lately
had under bis inspection some ancien,
records i'll the Office Of the general court
Of Richmond, which sbew that as early as
l649, Peter Stuyvesant, governor gem
eral Of New Netherlands, was in cores
.pondenes with Sir William Berkely, then
governor of Virginia /; and the correspon-
dence continued so late as the 2olb, OF
January 1864. According to Koicker.
booker, Governor Stuyvesaut was iaau-
gurated on the Goth. Of May 1917, and
bis administration terminated with the
eurropder Of New Amsterdam to the Bsi-
fish forces IN 1864,
We arc tod he s.Joi pcoglo Of Nicuw-
lSederiancs hsd 81 TX an opinion Of the
independent n;u1 saJ VIGOROUS ip;elekls
of Peter 5;uyycser,, he, ,tev uriycrsa'-
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-12-25


history is mean. and ,rillins; and it. is
" dressed up III garb of fictitious and
burlesqne gravity" Other works of sa-
lire have effected their object "by pre-
sentng real events and characters of Dig
nifty and importance iu low and IGiicrous
shapes" The plan OF this is just the re-
verse. Trifling events and characters OF
comparatively little importance are pre-
sented with the utmost dignity, and, in
the most imposing manner. The effec,
which would follow such cause is per-
feclly obvious. This effect is greatly
heightened by the addition of Iudicrous
circumstances when they can be brought
into action.
In bringing Peter Stuyvesant to notice,
at this time, more has been said of the
history Of New York" than was intended.
In doing this, some useless commentator
has been passed upon it. The reputation
of the work and that of the author are
both SO firmly fixed, that neither can be
aided by any praise from the writer of
an ephemeral essay. How truly graft
Tying TO MIR. Irving must have beer the
expression Of the opinion-how high too
the pra;se-that 1" he is the first writer of
purely Cisatlan,ic origin and education
who succeeded in establishing high
and undisputed reputation founded en-
tlrely on literary talent and success"
- CIR
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18

the friends Of we'll ordered society to will the
execution of this practicable scheme Of bene-
Violence, and the great work Will soon DC nnish>
ed. A striking difference between schools IN
town and country, is that which regards dis
tahce. The ardent mind, in pursuit OF know
ledge, discards space as ar obstacle, and dis
lance sinks before the eyes OF our hardy and
patriotic cultivators of the soil.
No sectarian principle is allowed In these
schools-no particular church doctrine is
preached. Every jeal ous feeling is excluded.
The rules Of no religious sect prevail. Every
person, without distinction, may be member
Of the school. The word of God is read spell
ling and reading in pious and moral Looks is
taught Bible classes are formed; the school
is begun and concluded by prayer or hymn to
the Creator and moral Governor of the Uni
verse, the mighty God, the everlasting Father.
the Prince Of Peace: Nothing is introduced to
mar the beauty of the system, and 10 prevent
Inc application of its utility TO every son and
daughter of Adam, no matter Of what religious
creed their parents may be. 1t is true, and 1t
| is right, that, in the establishment OF these
schools, the glory Of the great Head Of the
Churca is had in view. The day is his; he
is the maker and disposer OF it. BY the ope-
ra,ions Of his holy spirit upon the hearts ofthe
scholars and teachers, the moral change is ef-
fecteG. The blessings of God, and the out
pourinss Of his holy spirit, are invoked upon
these schools, and they are refreshed with the
glorious news Of salvation as proclaimed by
the Evangelical Prophet The spirit Of the
Lord God is upon me because the Lord
hath Amounted me to preach good tidings
unto the meek. He hath sent me 10 bind up
the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to
the captive, and the opening Of the prison to
them that are bound 10 proclaim the accep.
table year of the Lord, and the day Of ven
geance Of our God to comfort all that
noun; to appoint unto them that mourn in
" Zion, TO give unto them beauty for ashes, the
oil Of joy for mourning, the garment of praise
I" for the spirit Of heaviuess that they might
" be called trees Of righteousness, the planting
Of the Lord, that he might be gIorifed."
This system has been wonderfully blessed in
our towns and cities. The same blessing will
| attend Country Sunday Schools With this
plan in operation, on, nation will be, in truth,
a Republic far superior TO any in history, and
will exhibit 10 mankind at large the model Of
"a peculiar people, jealous OF good works."
In these Interpretations, We humbly implore
Divine assistance. BRAINERD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18
New YORK,

New YORK. .
The first impressions on entering city like
this were quite rare. The barque TO whose
mantIes trusted for conveyance and safety,
was, early in the morning, Just opposite the
prospective " Highlands Of New York." on the
southwest side of the harbor, a, its mouth, and,
with easy winds and good piotage, meridian
day would find US at wharf. The white
buildings which ornamented the Quarantine
Town, their gardens bordered with ascending
poplars. rusting elms, and green shrubbery, far
diffused on the intervening plains, with grazing
herds and ranging Aocks, while the busy vii,
layers sauntered around their adopted tasks,
and hopeful harvest yellowed every 6eld-these,
surveyed from the bay over which we glideG,
where were intermixed all descriptions Of ves>
sells that stem the current, Of English, French
Spanish, Danish, and American flags, steering
to some port while others lay anchored, with
masts and signals; others stealing off
to the main, on long voyages, with some elated
and some Respondent hearts others preparing
for their destined port, just arrived from the
troublesome ocean, and gladly expecting soon
TO be home gave some fine sensations to my
bosom. In the distance was shortly seen stee-
Piles and domes Of churches and other edifices,
W 'he
For,,' or "Fort Lafayette" with its huge
Strong walls and brazen front, receded on the
sight, while Gibbet Island" and ottOr minor
fortresses Of defence to the bay, rose, soon to
be deserted by ouI gaze.
Our vessel swept her swift course along the
enlivened shore; and the Hudson, enlarged aud
stre, ching far up to the northwest, dotted here
and there with naval vessels Of immense size
and magnificent appearance, and whitened with
the sails'of Troy and Albany coasters, now
opened to US its extensive surface. Leaving
this to the left, or larboard, Governors ISL
and" distinctly appeared on the right. Here
some ammunition, barracks, and cannon, are
stationed for the defence of the city. Next FIRST
and nearest object of interest and attraction,
seemed Castle Garden" heavy and warlike
site, we'll armed, though, in these days OF peace
and quiet, it serves as tranquil receptacle for
the fashionable to taste the Injuries of Summer,
cheered by the sparkling Champagne and Bur-
guniy, and revived by the fresh breeze rising
from the healthy bay, and sweeping over It's
fortified walls. Behind this, on entering be-
tween Governors Island" and the Castle"
we espied green promenade, fenced with white
palings, and encircled with elms and loeusts,
where the bucks and ladies inhaled the grateful
air beneath their ample limbs, anon casting
glance over the expansive sheet OF water be.
fore and behind them.
These were my FIRST views, and will reserve
my landing and further particulars for the
next. Adieu, good friend
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18
ITEMS.
"7o she,u the pery age and body Of time, its form and
pressure"
WASHINGTON, MARCH II.

WASHINGTON, MARCH II.
In the Senate, yesterday, great many no
limitations for appointments and promotions IN
the Military and Naval service were confirmed,
and some new nominations Of like character
were made by the President. The confirmation
of these, in their regular routine, is pretty much
a matter Of course, unless particular exception
be made TO any Of them, which is seldom the
case.
We have omitted to state, heretofore, that,
on the retirement of the VICE PRESIDENT of the
United States from the Chair OF the Senate, a
few days ago, SAMUEL SMITH, Of Maryland, was
elected President pro tenn. OF the Senate.
Perhaps we ought, before now, to have in
formed our readers, that the President OF the
United States is residing at the mansion pro.
vided by the Government for the Presidential
residence. He removed thither, with bis Ia,
mily, abou, week ago, from Gadsby'. H ote J,
where he had lodged from The time OF his arri'
val until his removal.
The following is list of the promotions in
the Navy confirmed by the Senate last week
Masters Commandant-B. v. Hoffman,
Jesse Wilkinson,
Thos.Ap Catesby Jones,
to be Captains, from 18th March, 1929.
Lieutenants-S Samuel w. Adams,
Silas Duncan,
James Ramage,
David Geisinger,
to be Masters Commandaut, from nth March
1929.
Assistant Surgeons-Stephen Rapalie,
Robert p Macomber,
to be Surgeons, from 4,h December, 1928.
Passed Nidshipmsn-G gorge Adams,
John II. Marshall,
Thompson D. Shaw,
Samuel Lockwood
Hilary H. Rhodes,
Cary H. Hansford,
John w: Mooers,
Charles {. Turner,
10 be Lieu,enauts-the first named from the Sd
March, 1897 the others from 18th May, 1928.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18

BosToN, March II,
DOMESTIC MANUFAcTUREs.-Thel last week!
Dover Packet, from New. Hampshire, brought
nearly as many cotton and wooen goods 70
this market, as were brought by the p,ckeIshIp
Dover, and moe than were brough! by The
packet New England, from Liverpool
BosToN, MAscH -.
Loss Of tile Brig Dron,o. Of Pmtland.-Cap.
Cody, Of the brig Elizabeth, arrived al this port
yesterday from Gotlenburg, fell in, on CON a',
lat. Al, long. Gil with brig Dromo, OF Portland
and took from her The mate and one seaman
the survivors. The following particulars, rom
the mate, of the melancholy loss Of the v''e1
have been received at Merchants Hall:
On the 2is, February, lat. 40, long IS, wot
lying to in heavy gale, shipped sea, "n'Sn
stove the bulwarks, split the plank shear, 'n'
caused The vessel to leak badly, so thai .0'
pumps would no, Tree her. The next nor'lD5
she filled, capsized, carried away the ma0m'''
aud righied again. The Captain, beng tf
hausted with cold and fatigue. expired alter 10.
vessel righled. Two Of the seamen dsG ''
same night, and the remainder OF The eNS'
with the exception Of the two above men'lonI',
expired the next day. Mr. Williams W.
mate, and Charles Charleston, seaman, the wv
survivors, after the vessel had righ,ed, g0' 10"
the fore top, where they remained, WIN oo'..
ing to subsis, upon but SNOW, when 'hey Ssr
taken off by the Elizabeth. The mate Is "" e.,
badly frozen, and will probably lose oo'n w
legs. .,,,,,d
The Dromo was from Goree, Africa oiI
for Portland, and commanded by CaH'," ""
liam Rice. Her cargo consisted oil 750 a'ri.'
265 tons mahogany, and about $500 In sPsII''
and is owned by Mr.. John Cox, oil rof''sa', a,
The following is list # the person, A.
board tn. Dromo a, the time size fGu nd WiI.
William Rice, master, of Portland; John 10 "" ~.
liam., mate, of Albany; James W. D'I M.n,,
cond mate, Of Newcastle, England; h N,,
Hanker, of Pennsylvania; Israel Dyer, o. M. NV,
port, Rhode Island John Ferguson, . ~. .a, ,e,
eian; Charles Charleston, OF Copenhss'n,..,
men; Samuel Tod, Of BAH, Name; esrp' ND
Frederick Johnson, Of Maryland, COOK ~
Spaniard, seaman, unknown. --
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18
Jonathan May 3

49,. New House and Tobacco fae'o o. de
f%fA to let. It is, taken altogether, one ,v,oo,.
a.s most complete establishments iOr .ir The Dis
HS of manufacturing tobacco or seq ~ nsde low
trict, and to good tenant the rent woud O'
Apply TO ,uIrRss SOY
march ~ N. h'LO
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18
[For the Phenix Gszette.l

The following letters from travelling friend
will not perhaps be uninterestiug TO your read
ers. This one you can publish to day, and I
will send you another tomorrow.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18

Sack Salt, Brandy and Cnoe'''
gnn Sacks Liverpool fine salt, extra size
OUU5 half pipes cognac brandy .,.p bebe y
10 casks cheese, landing from scnr .h ~ yb,t
Sally, from NewYork, and for sale low, on = Co.
by LiNpsA'' "
march 17-w.R.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18

10 be Lieu,enants-the first named from the Sd
March, 1897 the others from 18th May, 1928.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-11-10
TREHdoWW HOUSE.

YNvHIS establishment viii be opened for the recon
h ton of company Old Thursday, the 22d Of DC.
tober.
Yhc advantages Of it's locality, The variety and CON
venent distribution of its apartments and the COM
plete and appropriate style in which it has been fur
nised and fitted up by the Proprietors are well known
in this vicinity. Strangers may be interested by the
information that the situation of Fremont House is
central, airy, dry, and healthy quarter and in
the immediate neighborhood of the principal places
of public amusement and OF the BUSINESS streets OF
the city.
Among the particular accommodations Of the Es-
Enlistment are Reading Room, which will be sup.
piled with all the Journals, Reviews and Magazines
published IN this country, which it is supposed will be
interesting to the patrons of the House with many
Eng hsh and Partisan periodicals. Suites of rooms
remote from the public part of the house intended for
the occupation of fainilies or individuals who NAV
prefer private table, and large and elegant drawnG
and dining rooms for the entertainment of Clubs md
parties.
Convenient and well lighted Bathinp Rooms
which Will be IN constant preparation for i,se by tho
public, us well as by the inmates ofte establishment
are connected.
An ordinary will be served on Friday and after
wards every day at half past o'clock.
The subscriber having taken a Lease of Fremont
House, assures his friends and the Public tina, no en-
crton on his part or the part of those under his
control Shall be spared to supply the wants and ac
cnmmodate the habits and taste of his patrons He
pledges himself also that his prices shall in no res
pect exceed those of Hotels in other parts of inc IT
states, conducted IL q similar STYLE.
u DWIGHT BoYDEN.
BOSTON. Oct. 49, 1929.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-11-10

We said that In sumo instsnces unfairness was Gun.
ployed procuring the instructions sent to GER
tai: members OF the Convention. In support of this
allegation, olcr the following extracts of letter
from Norfolk
NoRFoLK, Now s, 1929.
SIR While The western people quietly enjoying their fire.
sides, those of this seciionof doing
doubt little appraised OF the used here
points i'll the Convcnon,he apportionment of represent
Severed persons who sloby
returned for the purpose OF getting signed
Taylor. They ascertaned Convel-
ton will be equally divided the amendment Judge Green,
is stethat Mr. Madison has at last consented vote with
! the East sc.
~ Il. Very many Who sign the instructions Gen Taylor
90 not know their meaning what purpose they for 50
tlrcly are they blinded by false tales.
Such are the means used in instances TO get
UP these instructons-and what respect are such in
struconS entitled to- after they have been obtained!
None in the Word--because they the instructions
not Of the people, but Of fey individuals only
When district after full and searching canvuss as
Chat for the Convention last spring throughout
thcstatc has chosen her men, and through their prin-
cples avowed its own--can any thing he more pre-
nosterous than for sfew TO undertake to instruct
the Representatives of 600 people, dius enlight-
ened as to their opinions, bow they 10 vote? Such
we lima CINE are the sort of instructions OF which so
much is heard at present None woald go further
!; than ourselves 70 obey real Instructions, but none
would meet With more contempt the pseudo insruc-
tions gotten up by individuals.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-11-10

Allow TO sskt chat this letter uuyy- havea place
on your journal Forgive the feeling which prompts
this request lFany eye shall heretter read my hum
BILE NAME WISH tho Same page which records my
retirement from your service also record tlr
tive nis aiken, perhaps. but not orthy,) which
casioned it.
leave the Convention, sir, with sentiments of pro-
found respect and veneratioa 70, the weight of talent
which elnoble and advance it,
My heart will still attend yo,,r councils: and shall
not ceas, to suppcate the Almighty that he ,nuy
guide and conduct them tho. Virginia may be re-
generated, united, free, and happy
have the honor to be, your obeaient serv't.
ROBERT B. TAYLOR,
JAS. Mo:sof, Esd. President.
On motion of Mr.. Mercer the letter was laid ON the
table.
MIR. TuZcwell then rose and stated, that at
the request of his remaining colleagues, he had
perform the duty OF inforuing the Committee that
they had agreed on 4 successor TO General Taylor
WHO would be notified of lis election, and that the
gentleman is Hugh Blair Grigsby, of Norfolk.
The Convention then resolved itself into Commit
tee 1f the W hole, Mr.. Powell in the Chair.
Mr. scott MIR. Green. and MIR. Moore, made few
remarks III explanation and reply to observations /,
which they had been misunderstood.
4he question being then about to be put
MIR. Leigh moved that the Committee rise in or
der to give an opportunity of addressing the Commit
tee to his colleague, Governor Giles, who wished t.
express some views, but was prevented from DOING
at this time by ndisposton, aggravated by the
of the wea her. He expressed his readiness to with
draw the motion II any gentleman desired to addrcs
the Committee.
After few remarks from Mr. Doddridre, Who OK
pressed belief that other gentlemen intended to OK
plain their views; and if so, the hope that thew wout
occupy the floor without suffering the day to he lost
Yhe motion that the Comn, tee rise was carried IL
the affirmative.
4'hc Convention then adjourned till Monday. at
o'clock