Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-07-22

similar composition OF more solemn nature,
delivered by one of the Reverend Clergy
of this city, in honor of the memory of Presi.
dent Washington, soon after the deceasc of that
distinguished man. A few of your readers may
recognize it, though most of the present genera
ton were too young to remember the ereat, and
much less what was said or done at the solemn
ization oft. ACoNsIANr READER.
Character and Life Of Washington, selected from
| the book of Eccles,asticus.
.sHe.was man. renowned for his power; by
whom the Lord wrought great glory from the be-
ginning.
"When he was yetyoung he played with lions
as with Kids, and with bears as with lambs; and
he took away reproach from the people.
.sAnd when the King sent army and mighty
men who lifted up their hands against our nation
and boasted proudly, he was valiant in the wars.
How great glory CAT he when he lifted up his
hands and stretched Out his sword against!the en-
envy. With hail stones of mighty power, he
made the battle to fall violently upon the foe.
He destroyed the enemies on every side. He
beat down the boasting of Goliah, and brought
to nonght the Pnilistines, his adversaries, and
brake their horn in sunderto this day. lie was
not msred by any Prince, neither could any
bring him into subsection.
"Afterwar1s covenant was made with the
King; God made all quiet round about us that
government might be built up and prepared for
ever. The mighty warrior then became the
leader Of the people by his counsel-and the
father of great nation. He ruled IN peacea-
bic time and was honored. His name went far
into the islands and for his peace he was beloved.
Our nation was blessed and multiplied as the
dust of the earth Our borders we're extended
from sea to sea, and from the river to the utmost
part of the land. Gold was gathered as tin, and
silver was multiplied as lead. Rich men lived
peaceably in their habitations and the poor
were helped.
=. He gave counsel BY his understanding, and
by his knowledge he was meet for the people;
wise and eloquent in his instructions.
blessed are they who saw him for he was
the glory of our times. How was he hOnored in
star in the midst of cloud, as the moon at the
fall. as the san shining upoa the temple OF the
Most High
The strength which the Lord gave him re-
manned with him unto his old age.
His body is now buried in peace; but the
remembrance of him is like perfume; it Is as
sweet as honey in the mouth. Let his memory
he blessed. Let his bones flourish out of their
places and let his honored name be continued UNI
to chidren's children"
Effect ia Eaglond The Kings expected de.
naiSe-We have been favored with the perusal OF
a letter from an American now in London to gen
tleman in this city, in which some account Is CIV
en- of tue employments of the people in this time
Of the sore-ilness of their sovereign. The letter
saws that this event has caused an activity IN
trade which has not been for many years. There
is great demand for all such articles as are worn
in time of mourning, and the artists now mana
facture only such. The ribbon trade is partcu
arly active, and millions of yards of that article
of a black color. have been made within short
time. The jewellers are also very busy in max
ing mourning rings, bracelets, breastpins. &C.
Every one now who wants new SUIT OF clothes
has II made of black; and full employment is Civ
en- to tailors, mantau- makers and mii!eners, by
those who, though. well supplied with ordinary
dresses. desire to have sable uniform ready on
the moment the royal exit shall be announced.
The upholsterers also have their full share OF
business, IN preparations tor dressing churches
and other public buildings in mourning. Ar.
rangements have been so made by the owners OIL
pews in some of the principal churches, that
should the news of the Kings death be received
on Sunday morning, every pew Will be rooed IN
DdCk DIV tile Jlinc 'lc niuS oSi'iNS N0'-'N"
ces. The choirs of the different churches are en-
gagged in rehearsing new pieces Of music suited to
the anticipated solemn occasion. and it is pre-
sumed that the clergy are not neglectful IN pre-
pairing for their part in the play, and that their
auditors will be electrified and edited by impas-
stoned bursts o. eoquence in pourtraying the viz
tues of the roval dead.
Invitations for dinners, parties. S'c. do not ex-
tand heyond day i'm advance, lest the sad It'd
ines should render useless the preparations and
prevent the enjoyments of the gala or the feast
The fashionable world may be considered fairly
at stand still in their usual round of their plea
sures.
II would be difficult for me to convey any idea
of the intense and all absorbing interest concern
ing the King, which Pervades the people OF tins
metropolis. In the street. in the coHee-house, at
the Exchange, at the theatre, at the first hotels,
in the lowest pot-house. in the private party, and
in the most public assemblage in all places s and
yersation and inquiry. How is the Kingf'-
Have you heard any thing about the Rings'-