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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-08

ter. Mr.. Cuzzans jumped after him: the shop
keeper squatted down, tumbling on low stool,
and he sat frowning on a chair beside him. He
took two oystershells from his pocket, which con-
tanned quantity of salt.
90 Friend says he, 'take pinch of snuff
directly; let it be large ONE The terrified
shopkeeper obeyed, and cramned his nostrils
with handful of bay salt, instead of powdered
tobacco. Says Cuzzans, IF you sneeze. God
bless you; but If ever hear Of your boring la.
dies ears again, damme if donot make you take
a pound Of this every morning. He marched
majestically out of the shop, and as the man
instantly took down his board, he never repeated
his visit.
"'I want new Dress says Cuzzans to
tailor.
"' Yes, your HONOR says Snip, measure you
directly
Put up your measure says CuZZans, sand
pull out your shears: cut the skirts of nv coat
INTO stripes and sew them on my waistcoat,
breeches, and stockings When the tailor had
finished his job, and the customer was equipped,
he proceeded 10 Charing-crosss, and was shaved,
before crowd OF admirers, under King Charles
on horseback. During severe frost he went to
cohee-room at Bath. dressed in complete suit
of nankeen, ordered decanter ofco'd water, which
nt UNtI HIS Htdus ONci HIS anu lus
to his shoes. He then called fora cup of Coffee eggs
& spinnage, the Philadelphia Mercury, two pipes,
half lemon, and Welsh Rabbit. The frequent
ers of the house. grave and worthy citizens of
Bath, were astonished. Bring me- SAYS he to
the landlord, for he would suffer no one but the
landlord to wait upon him, bring me the boot
jack, for l want to pull off my shoes; and I'll
thank you, Sir, for the Bible, pint of vinegar, a
paper of pins, and some barley sugar The
landlord grinned, and stood still. Gentlemen
says Cuzzans, addressing the company with
great emphasis, Il ask this man very civilly for
the boot jack. pint of vinegar, paper of pins,
and some barley sugar, and the BOBBY laughs at
me; but may be hasty; the things l demand,
tho common in Wiltshire, may not have pene-
trated into this country. Let him bring me,
land he sat down very cooHy) LET him bring me,
after am in bed, dish of fried mill-stones, with
warming pan, cold without sugar, and | shall
be satisfied He then opened his portmanteau,
which he had brought under his arm. put on six
shirts over his suit of nankeen, bowed with great
dignity to the company, ordered his bed to be
spr;nkled with saw dust, and took his leave for
the night"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-08
GcoMMUNIcATED.
HENRY CLAY.
I" The tocSin sounds to arms"

How enyiable is the retirement of this illustri-
Gus man! In the bosom of his adopted State,
and surrounded by thousands whose hearts are
full of admiration for his talents and public viz
tue. and gratitude for his faithful services. he
now calmly and proudly smiles on the low and
feeble efforts of faction. to tarnish his tame, or
shake the confidence of the true Republicans and
Patriots of the land in his fidelity and devotion
to the glory and liberty of the Republic. All
that industrious falsehood could devise, or mer-
cepary presses circulate against him, has had its
dav and influence; but, to the credit of truth, ho-
nesty, and justice, Is fast sinking into obi.
WON. A struggle, unparalleled in the history oil
Tho world. has terminated in the elevation of the
:. Man of a Party" who, filling the station
W,sH1sorox adorned, is administering the gov
eminent on principles unjusti6ed by the exam
pies of his predecessors, and unadorned by their
wisdom and virtue. Driven into exile as 1t has
been said, by thus victory Of passion and false
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-08
DIED.

On the night of the 3Oth ultimo, after short
but severe illness, Mr.. John ID. BrcsUn, of the
late firm of Thomas Janney & Co. of this Town,
in the 4Sth year of his age. He has left an af-
flicted family, and circle of relatives, to feel,
most keenly, his loss.
At Cedar Hill, the residence of his mother, in
Prince William county, Virginia. on the 18th of
April. Hiiliam l.. Scott, III the 2Sth year of his
age, formerly Merchant of this Town.
He was unassuming and strictly upright, and
has left friends who highly esteemed him for his
many amiable qualities, and who will deplore his
early death. Deeply afflicted for six years with
dyspepsia, which terminated his earthly exist
ence, he bore it with calm resignation, looking
forward to world of endless happiness, which
removed from his heart the strong desire for life;
and when it pleased the Great Disposer of Events
to call him away, it was without struggle. Ex-
hausted nature could no longer exercise her func-
tions-the lamp of life cleaned but for moment
he sunk, and he slept in peace.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-08
AN ODD CHARACTER.
From .4ngelo's "Reminiscences


"Among natures caricatures (and many la
ment that this harmless work of the goddess is no
longer extant) was Mr.. Cuzzans, gentleman
well known in London, of small but indepen-
dent fortune. He volunteered sundry ludicrous
hardsh,ps; he encountered many. farcical pains to
crafty his dry humor with an internal smile; for
while his own muscles were immoveable, he ex-
torted bursts of laughter by his eccentricity.
uAmone the absolute facts recorded of him, it
is notorious that he slept every night throughout
a whole week, in the month Of May, on Primrose
Hill to enjoy the open air; and was afterwards,
from within. without necessity, most conscien-
tious waterman to acknowledgement horses, and
then faithful waiter to publican. He was six
months in a silent mood, during which time he
was never known to exchange syllable with his
most intimate friends; but carried slate before
him. to write answers to any questions that might
no nut to him. This mode Of conversation, if
more generally known. might perhaps be adopted
By some deep oratorical politicians. who might
find If convenient, now and then for the sake of
consistency. to rub out one assertion before they
contrived to breach another.
..Sometimes he would stalk about with an enor-
mons cooked hat, large paper ruffies, jack chain
round his neck. a sword by his side, and his head
shaved. while thus accoutred, he observed a no.
t;ce over shopkeeper's window, signifying that
no bored ladies' ears' he stalked into the shop:
the man was frightened and jumped over the coun-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-08
SALES AT AUCTION.
BY GEORGE WHITE.

FURNITURE, Glassware. &c. at Auction.-Tomor.
Il row, at his Aucton.sture will be sold sundry art-
OF person leaving town. Also, = most splendid AZ
sor'ment Of glass CHINA and queenswsre, such as Gle.
giant cut decanters do wines, tumblers ceeres, cas-
tors lamps dishes and plates, savers mould and press
ed dishes. plates. pitcher lamps, china and coored
o. At private sale, blue dinner set, 12s, IA. and
lS6 pieces each, set green do, i28 pieces, elegant
broad gold banded tea sets, complete, g. pieces; do.
purple sprg 8? do; landscape do 80 dos gold banded
cups sud saucers English china teas handled &c. sc.
may
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-08

The wagon price of -four has been steady the
last two days at / 50. Last sales from stores H. Sc.
Yesterday the market was heavy & we believe sales
could not have been made al an advance on 4, so,
except for selected brands. Some shippers would
not pay 4,5O for common King-street Flour,
thoug gil we are not advised Of any dealers having
offered to sell at as low rate.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-08
Trust ee's sale.

DY virtue Of deed Of trust from Samuel Thou6sss
Id ard Penelope lis wife, to me, dated 18th day Of
October. 1924, and duly recorded tn, Count. Court
of Fairfax, ard Slate Of Virginia and at The request Of
the parties to said deed. l shall, on NOADaY the
24h day Of May nsr proceed to sell. on the pre- misses,
for cash,
sSs&s< A PARCEL OR Tract OFL.4ND
s$ER kr,g in said county, containing about one
AH@ hundred and twenty acres. Immediately on
ssAEE. Tho Little River Turnpike Road, and about
twenty five miles from Alexandra: The sale to take
place between the hours Of IL and 4.
is understood, that d the first purchaser shall not
comply with the terms Of SALE the land will be mme.
datel rcsod holding the first purchaser responsible
for any losses OH account of tie first sale:
shall make to the purchase such title is vested
in me by the deed Of trust
JOHN C. MANDELL,
arr 24-ts Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-08

Mr.. Ms contradictions in future, as the readers
OF Baron Munchausen do his marvellous stories,
with SEINE degree Of doubt; and if Mr.. R. scan
prove, in opposition to the evidences of our sem
ses, that the article is not the Compiler's, we
shall, with much pleasure, correct our mis-statc-
ment.
If Mr.. R. however, is anxious for a fill dis
play of inconsistency, we promise not to travel
beyond the columns of the Enquirer.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02
WASHINGTON Cry. .Nnu 6.

Public Ldasta1ss The he very important bill to graduate the price of the Pub lie Lands and to make provision for ae- tual settlers, which has been for sever al years depending in tic Senate of the U. States was yesterday brought to a declsive issue in the Senate. Several ofthe lower mi,,inpuaas were struck out: and the two prices of one doglar per acre, and severty. fpeceats peraere, were retained, the latter price confined to actual settlers, either present or future, aad with limitation of the application of these prices to lands which have been offered at one dollar twenty-five cents per acre, for 1tree years, and re- main unsold at that price. This is a great event fer the inhabitants of the new States and Territories. The re- duction of 5 cents in the acre 10 the general purchaser, and of 5Oin the acre to the actual settler, will operate as a powerful relief; and facilitate the acqui- sition of lands to great many families who must otherwise have renaiaed in the unprofitabie condition of tenants or trespasers. hetrialvote, or ordering the bill to be engrossed for thira read- ing, was a pretty close one, and strong ly marked by sectional lines. The Western Senators voted for the bill un- animously, with one exception, Mr. Bur,aet, of Ohio,) the Senators South of the Potomae voted for it unanimously, witt, two exceptions, and one of these
 Afr. fglpr, of Virginia ,)voted with the
 friends of the hill on all preliminary questions; the Senators North of the
 Potomac voted egas,sss 1t unanimously
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For the .4rkaasns .adrocate.

To the Hon. THoMAs ?. EsKRIDGE, Judge
 of tbe Superior Court of ,lrfaasas 1'erri-
 tory, aud er-o9icio, Judge of he 3d Judi
 cial Circuit for said Territory.
 SIR :-The great neglect and contempt with which you have treated our Circuit, leaves Us no other alternative, but to nals 6 known yous conduct in the public prints. 1t IS with feelings of regret mingled with pity, that the people of this Circuit charge you wltharepeated neglect of your official duties, and desertion of your Circuit. To prove the lst charge, viz: neglect of duty, we only have to refer to the records of the Circuit Court of any county compo- sing the Sd Judicial Circuit There it will be seen that from tho first day of Noyeni- Der, 1893, until the lst day of April, la2n. you held three terms of our Court, when by law you should have held six. The Le- gislature of 1898, assigned you to our Cir cult, which until November, 1899, was composed of but three counties, to wits Lawrence, Independence and lizard, and the distance from the seat of Justice of Independence to that blizzard or Lawrence, was little more than a days ride. For your neglect in not holding OUT two first :, Courts, the people seemed inclined to par don you, because 1t was generally known you were suffering from wounds and putri- flying sores. But for your neglect of our January Court in ls3o, there was no ex- cuse; your rosy and healthfal appearance forbid the plea of ill health. You left us immediately after our September Term of I629-your destination, to the lower coun- tries, on trip of pleasure.
 Charge 2d. Desertion of your Circuit The proof of this charge rests upon this sim gle fact, that from November, 1928. (the time at which you were assigned to our Circuit until the last of April, IS3a, you have spent but about four months in oui. Circuit. The Legislature of is2s, being conscious of the injury arising out of. the absence of Judge from his Circuit, and by virtue of the power delegated to them
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02
Judgment reversed &c.

MARR1rD--1n Conway County, on the 9oth April, by John Hibbin, Esq. Mr. John Collins, to Miss Hicey .aathoag, step-daugh- ter of NIT. James Green, all of said County.
 DIED--ln this Town on Friday, the 29th ut. after long and severe. illness. Dapid E .Hckianey, Esq. Clerk of the Superior Court of this Territory.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02

of desposie power. 1t is s..;ss i ti.s t;..si ;: s:, French press IS almost universally with the opposition. 1t speaks a language in the highest degree independent, and boldly predicts that the King will be brought to submit to the terms diic- tated to him. 1t remains to be seen what wifi be tine result of this hostile position of the different departments of government. Certain 1t is, that one of tue two parties must succumb, either through force or prudeuce. The pro- rogation ofthe legislature isa more high handed measure than any attempted by Louis the sixteenth, before the revola- tion.-keatucklaa.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02


 E,ance.-AVe have net very distinct knowledge of the French constitution.
 We know merely that it was intended for a iiputea monarchy, that it creates legislature composed of an hereditary and an eteetiue branch, and that oil this Legislature, as representing the maies- ty of the nation, 1t makes the crown in some degree dependent. Of the extent of suffrage in choosing the elective branch of the legislature we have no in- formation, nor the precise theoretical check which 1t was intended that branch should have upon these whichare hered- itarY. In pracIice, however, the views of the French people respecting their con stitution, sufficiently obvious. They maintain, simply. that if the administra- tion of the government is not in accord ance with their views. that 1t is a con- stitutional remedy to check itby with holding suppliesj in other words, to de- nand a change of miaistry. And it was in announcing this doctrine, and the determination to act upon it, that the late Chamber of Deputies gave so great an offence, as 10 cause its immediate dismissal. France is laboring under TO grievance that can be perceived; no specific complaint is made by the oppo- sition. Ii is simply announced to the King that his Ministers have not the confidence of the people. and flat they must therefore be changed. The King answers that he will not discard men that he has himself confidence in. and proroenes the legislature s we have already said this is the highest function
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ssS fveeisiI give : ii0 iassf- psrficui;:r de. scriptioIl, bat rel, upon lI..s much as correct. The same, or similar animals, were also seen of Iron Bound Island, in irenchnlans Bay.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02

nyzthe Congress or tire United -51aSes,pass. cd an act compelling the Judges to reside in their respective Circuits. osi will W H therefore perceive, sir, that you have not only trampled on the rights of freemen, but you have knosciagiy oioiafed the laws of this crritory and will assure you, had you shown the least disposition to live a. faong US, these remarks would never have been maee-bnt you on your arrival at batesvilles boxed up your books and effects and sent them to Little Rock. Tn closing this communication would as a friend, ad- vlse you to hasten to your Circuit, and by your future attention to business, atone to the people for past neglect; for if these charges supported by evidence should reach Washington City, you would hear something that would grate more harshly on your ear, thanthe cry of ofssspanish Con hrmatIons.o
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02

aAz- The Communication of our Corres- pendent, z N, ks 2 has becn received, and shall appear in our next.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02


 Sea yMosasters.-A young man, a few days since in search of sea fowl, on the sea coast in the town of Goldsborough, discovered a flock of ducks, at which he attempted to obtain shot. The ducks kept swimming about and diving in very singular manner, and before ne could gain situation to discharge his gun with effect, two large animals of aii unknown species rose to the surface of the water, and swan to the shore.--- They crawled out upon the beach, and continued .or nearly an hour, playing with each other like dogs. The youug 2 man. retreated few paces at.their .ap- proach, and watched their sports for some time. He then went and called his sister to look at them. and while gone for his father they disappeared. He described them as being about eighteen feet in length. with feet five or six inches long, and sonpthing resem- bling paddles for feet, wings, or tlns.-
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02


 Bunker Hsy Monu3seat .assoeiation.-. At a meeting of the Directors of this Assoclatlon, on Thursday evening, res oluaons were adopted approbating the course pursued by the ladies of Boston WHO have recently formed Society for the purpose of raising by voluntary sub scriptio sum Of money to be appro- 'pnated towards completing the Bunker kllll Monument. slhis commendable eiiort,2 say the Resolutions, Sin aid of the grand and interesting object for which the Bunker Hill Monument Asso- clatlon was instituted, merits the grate- lul acknowledgements of the Directors; and they highly appreciate the exalted motives by winch those patriotic Ladies are actuated,-the generous zeal they have evlneed, to participate in eomi- memorating the early events of the Rev |oAtlon,--in doing honor to the manes ot their gallant countrymen, who, in the cause of freedom, fell on the heights of Charlestons--and in perpetuating the names and deeds of the lllustrious found CTS of the independence, prosperity, and glory to the Republic. Bost. Pat.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02

The Steamboat Waverley, Capt. Pen nywit, arrived at our landing this morning, from Cantonment Gibson, and after short detention, departed forthe Mouth of White River.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02
< FouaoHE,o the first number of which,

FoURoHE,' the first number of which, appears to have excited the ire, of at least one of our big men, has again made his ap- pearance.-We had intended to have made few passing remarks, but upon more ma ture reflection, have concluded to defer doing so for the present.
 We woaldsay to < Fourche, , that should it be his intention to write 3d No. an in- teryiew with him is requested.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02


 Ihe RdH Roqd.-The interest in our Rail Road appears of late, greatly to ins crease among the citizens. With a steady breeze on "Wednesday last, the Gar sailed throughout the day filled with Passengers. A number Of Gar. riages and other fashionable vehicles were on the ground, and the interest excited was considerable. The Road appearsto progress rapidly--a consid- erable distance having been completed, renders the ride. pleasant and satisfac- tory i've only want 5 or 10 miles td be completed, in order to have little village growing up, at that distance from the City, 10 which we can whirl a. way for tea and tattle of a hot afternoon in July and August.-BaA. Gag.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02

Boundary Question. King of the Netherlands vii commence the duties Of hls office as Mediator for settling the great Boundary Question between the United States and Great Britain. on the 2d of April, and he makes his award in three months. All the British and smeriean documents have been receiys ed at the Hague.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02

Important from Eaglard.--The N. Y. Gazette informs us that q letter was re- tceiVed ill that city by a mercantile house, dated in Londonon the 9d April. It was received via St. Andrews, at which place, the vessel bringing it ar rived on the l7th April, in a passage oi fourteen days. The object of the iet- ter is to communicate intelligence of the close ot the negociation between our Minister and the British Government respecting the colonial T'rade-the lat ter having signifed to Mir. McLane that his arguments were insufficient to ren- der the re-opening of that trade expedi- ent.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02
THE Sd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

The following opinion delivered at the last March Term of the Pulaski Circuit Court, by the Hon. B. JOHNSON, has been politely furnished us for publication.
 We recommend it to the attentive peru sal of the Justices of the Peace of this Ter ritory.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02

Netherlands viii commence the duties of hls office as Mediator for settling the great Boundary tauestion between the United States and Great Britain. on the :sd of April, and he makes his award in three months. All the British and smerican documents have been receiy@ ed at the Hague.
 intportaat in,proDenaent.~--fisIr. Isaac sanderson, of Milton, has discovered a method of preparing common salt grass as substitute ior oakum in the manu- lecture of paste-boards and wrapping paper, by which considerable reduc- tiohin the expense is gained. We have examined the article, siia found t ins |every respect equal to that made of more costly materials, and do not hesi- tate to predict that it will almost if not entirely supersede that which at pre- sent supplies tile market. Tor all sorts oi binding 1t answers admirably, and as 1t is not so liable as the common kInd to warp, for light work it would be decid- edly preferable, even if the prices were the same, which is not the case, as MT. SandeFson's is afforded twenty per cent. lower than present prices. He ilas, we understand, made arrangements for ars- wering orders 10 any extent. The pro- its of the invention are secured to him by letters patent. Bost. Juon.
 
 The pay and subsistence of officers and cadets at Uest Point, from the year isD2 to Is29,i $l,435,9S6 75. The sum expended in the erection and re- pairs of building, and supplies by the Quarter Master, S535,s42 5O, making all aggregate expenditure on these two accounts of Sf,97i ,s29 l6, besides the furtlier sum of S.sf, ,f50 22, for supplies for the troops stationed at West Point. who formed no part of the Institutions.
 Since the organization Of the Aeade- ny to 1929, the number of Teachers and Professors employed has heen I2G.. and the amount Of pay received by them has been SIS4,696 3.
 , It is announced in the public prints, that new novel, by the author of pel- ham, the Disowned, and Deyereux, en- titled sspaul Clifford is in the progress of publication. It is said to be the fa- vorlte work of the author, that he has bestowed more labor upon it thar any other Of his publications, and that it d. bounds, in satiric descriptions of life. told with the fappiest hurnor. The au. thor is deservediy popular, possessing very extensive requirements, splendid style--though rather exuberant of or- nament, and much depth of moral re- hection. It is to be hoped that he will rot follow tie example of may of his contemporaries and ruin his reputation by "writing against time."
 Ihe Rdat RoQd.-The interest in our Rail Road appears of late, greatly to ins crease among the citizens. With a steady breeze on "Wednesday last, .lhe Gar sailed throughout the day filled with Passengers. A number Of .1ars riages and other fashionable vehicles were on the ground, and the interest
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-06-02
,T,fHEs ADVOCATE.

LITTLE ROCK, ,.............J UNE ?, Isso.