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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
AssAssIxArros OF Mr.. Dusx.-rhe following

AssAssiSArios OF Mr.. Dvax.-The following
IS an extract Of letter from General Samuel
Dunn, brother Of the deceased, 10 The editor Of
the Chambersburg PA Repository. The de-
tails given therein, of this tragic affair, are, no
doubt, as corrsc, as could be blamed:
"Loudoun, february 5, 1880.
VI have just returned from paying the last
sad duty TO my lamenied brother. The occur.
renee Of his death was orief. On Friday, afer
dinner, he entered his Office, about 3 O'Clock,
and ia the Office where the clerk. ,rausac, bu.
siness, (Which is directly above his) they heard
him use an iron that lie usually stirred the fire
with. and in an inst,nf after heard the rrporr Of
a gun. Maj Beekham Instantly ran down the
steps and opened his door, when his fea,s were
fully rea,ized.i NV brother was lying on his back
and the blood issuing from his wound---no APP,
pearance Of liie--not evel conclusive mo ion
The wound was eFccted with shot from French
.musket, and entered rather below the left breast
The gun was LEFT lying on the apor, the muzzle
not more than one toor from The body, A large
book Of pay rolls was also on the floor beside
HIM which he had occasion 10 examine on tina,
day. Wh-n Major B. was opening he doer,
the murderer was turning the corner OF the Of
6ce, and ~slking deliberately of. He ms an,ly
gave the alarm, bu, so panic struck were the
by.'andsrs, that for The time, he got of, and
secre,ed himself in The deep wheel vat Of the
boring mill: he was, however, seon taken, anu
eudesvored % account for il as an accident
He was sren by several persons to enter the Of
iJe with the gun under his CLOAK, part of the
muzze aud breach remaining uncovered, and
wa, seen by he SINE persons, leaving the VI
Gre without he gun--he had also made threats
whs. I've would do He had been dismi sed By
the former Sup,rinendent, and wanted to ge
emplo, men; bu his cha acier was so bad he
was refused work The funeral took place on
Sunday. He was in he SIS, year of his age.
H. has |, {, wife aud two chid'en-one OF he
latter Was burn the morning after his funeral !
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
BY GEORGE WHITE.

IN Monday evening the 18th inst at early candle
~ light will be sold at the Auction store. variety
DRY Goods, Hardtvare and Fancy articles.
ALSO:
collection If new and second hand books, engrav.
incs SC feb 70
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
SALES AZ AUCTION,
BY GEORGE WHITE.
Commissioners Sale.

~ obedience IL decree of the Circuit Court
Ism day Of February 1880, the premises. At II o.
clock to SELL for cash, Ave seventh parts Of ceran
lot OF ground situate, lying and being in the town u
AIexandria bounded on the north by Cameron and on
the east by Patrick stress being tile lot which belongs
to the heirs Of Benz Brown, deceased The title
is believed to be unquesonabe, but will convey
" such As vested in under the authority Of the
decree Of the court If the purchaser fails to comply
with the of sale, the property will be immediate
" re.sold al his risk and expense.
ANDREW SCiIOI FIELD.
ian f3 3tawts Commissioner.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
lost,

}IOSt,
YESTERDAY, on Pitt street, between King and
i Prince, apromissory note OF hand, neg"u.oie ana
paysble al Bank of Potomac, signed Arthur blackwell
to nav & !. Douglas, and by them endorsed, Tor
hree hundred and dollars and forty cents
dated AIexanlrs, February II, 1850 On the ,en
hand corner II bottom, waswrtten Or the hrst enuor'
,ers This notice is to prevent any attempt az fneuo
upon the public As it ran be Of no use to the hnders
small yr.tuit, win be paid upon IFS rstnrn to
feb l2-3t y. w. 'U1Lho.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
Match IiOst

r osT. ON "wednesday night last, between Newtons
i Tavern and the Six Buildings, In English COD
.I1oekd Hatch, made by Friend, I.onlon-No. 867.
Th 6nJer will receive reward OF FIVE dollars re-
turning it to the owner. Inquire at this Office
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
L Nr keMt.

-. A three sorry Brick Warehouse, lire
i Jg y; proof-a well known stand for grocery or
q Il - shin chandlery store, sluth-west corner of
S.-i,.s Prince and Union street, jus, AT the head OF
Prince Street Duck. This property will be let low to
q carefuitenan,. Inquire of
ISAAC ROBBINS, .igea
feb 4-dlwtJeo1w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15

office Of The Chesapeake and ohio C@nal
Company,
W.sHlxGroN 25th Jan. 1880.
PROPOSALS
VXIIIJ, be received a. this off until II o'clock
w n. on Mondny, the I'D day Of february "erf'
for furnishing the following i"moer. viz:
Of6es Yei'oe Pl"e, oil heart
l. pieces, u b, 10 inches, So feet long.
Ofnerchanlabhe White Pine, square Tim
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15

FRs.-On Saturday, last. The Ssc DRY of the
SUIG River Manufacturing Company, in En-
AID, Mas was destroyed b. fire Tue
Building, machinery, unfinished ol''h, sc. con-
i0mgf, are es ima,rd at $1,000 dollars The
properly, most of which was owned in Boston.
vas insured frI 81 900.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
Mechanics bank,

.AieranGhia, Feb. 8, 1880.
cToCKHOI DERs are hereby notified that an Flee
ton for fifteen Directors i'll be held at their Bank.
ing House, on the second 5fonday (8h day. d Md'eh
neIt. CHh"LEo I"h.
teo 8-NWaFte tatbIer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
Public Sale.

SHALL sell by pubic auction. to the highest bidder
4 on "Wednesday. the 18th day of February, com.
M, ncing al 10 o'clock, Union Farm, Major l..
ewis's MILL various articles of household furniture,
horses cattle Sheep hogs, corn hay farming utensils,
&C. Terms of sale for all of FIVE dollars and un.
der, cash credit OF nne months all sums above IS.
7 he purl h4ser to give bond with good security.
JOHN A. WASHINGTON, Executor
feb2 of Bushrcd Wasi,ington, decd.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
BY WILLIAM d. MUTT.
Bank Stock For Sale

DUNK NVOCN TOF UNIV
7 WILL sell for cash, at auction, IN WEDNESDAY,
\ The I'm instant, fifty shares OF Potomac Stock six
shares ct stock ~. the Bank of Alcxandrs, and wenty
shares in the Farmers Bank. At the time and
place. will be offered for sale twenty shares OF the
Washington and Aexardria rurnplke Company. The
sale vii commence al he Reading Room at O'Clock.
PM JN0. GIBSON, Jr.
Surviving executor ct y m. Smith. deceased.
feb ls-dts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15

MrIA<cH ,LY ACCIDENT. Our corresponds
spt, NJ. Sanderson, Of the Merchants Coffee
House, Philadelphia, has communicated DIS
,trous event which occurred lew days ago IN
L.wi,iown Roads. The ship Hei'e Jus, Capt.
pA,r.on, arrived in Ihe Dads on the evening OF
The All, and rcwboa, was dispatched with Mr..
Ma, shall me plor. hume dia'eiy after he had
Nsrn pu, on board, the boat on returning cap
wed, in Consequence Of the heavy sea on The
b,r. and 6,e out Of nine VIM were on board
we're droNrsd. The names 1t those los; were,
E9yr Virdon, pilot, George ORION, boat keep
or, (vhne,) ZrddoCk Lcftland, Jacob Cullen,
anil Myers Burt, ('hree coIored mem The
rem,iring lour, viz. Cato Simon, Robt. House
man, I,0r DOglce and John Horizon, were
n'ary Exhausted, 9ur it is believed they will
recover. Mr. Orion, and Z,dduck Laftland,
have left widows aud several children.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given the Members of the Alex
" andra Library Company. that an election will be
held at the Library room. between the hours OF 10 and
o'clock on the 5th day of this month; in order TO ell
oct President and eleven Directors, to for one
year. "
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
.. "A. Throop,
EI1 N .sM r.. " &skA

Of visiting cards, bank notes, portraits. psi. We
land ,capes diplomas Ia, plates. business esIds' &C
Also society notary, and al other netai Seals I'm"
An the above shall be done with dispatch az reason
able prices His ro, the I'd door r0S m iea,
nal Office, Washington CITY.
NIB. Copper plate printing done !" the nes At.
esa dec u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15

NIILITIA OF THE STATE OF NEw YORK; The
annual return OF Gen. n. BECK, Adju,an
General, fu nishes the following recapitulatior
IF the militia Of this STATE, for 1929:
Horse Artillery 1928
Cavalry CLOS
Artillery ll496
iufanry (iacluding light in
f,ntry and if men) i64 s72
Companies Of Artillery and
Cavity attached 10 IN
faurry Tor inspection 4os3
To,al far 1929 1917
Total according To returns
for 1928 l72 29S
Increase Is S82
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15
For New Orleans,

XeyaNtine Oellcncles.
UOuN b. HEPBURN has for sale the following MI.
., ,ricous, odoriferous gusable DELEGATES of the lie
want. viz:
Dates-a fruit of great antique celebrity, and
highly sana.re me lrcsmentum
sultana Raisins, Grapes, Figs. Prunes
Filbers, Almonds, Capers Olives and Anchovies
Also on hand, general assortment Of
Candies, Cakes. Corddis, Ansette
Perfect Amour ard No,eau
Together aoih
FRUITS of every description exotic and Indigenous
nron;,iou, To- Epicuresns and ValetudinariaDs.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15

,r k.ss, from CurGcOa, dated 4n jan 1859
'''' -s,sivsd 6y The Gen. PGe-.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-15

Wv -, - march agains, Bolivar; consequent.
-, deal Of bloood,hed is to be expected.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-12-18

" Severaii ar icles are unavoidsbly omined--And
among them, the Proceedings Of Congress and the
Communication Of Appomattox," which we intended
Tor this morning. morning
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-12-18
BIGGER's OFFICE
uTNtoN CANAL LOTTERY 24-'OO. drawn
u in the City Of Pb,IsdsIpbis on Monday, January
SPLENDID CAPITALS,

IWEsTs $40 90, HsIvfF 90; QJaFlsfs so = Fer
s'e 10 he usus great SsSeiy, ~ tbs Exehsrgs ard
Lottery Office q TAc. BIGGER
Dec. 70 ss~F Hi,Swond, re-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07

/ The FARMER.-Who is there among
us that beholds the condition of our far
mers, and does not exult in the conscious
ness that he is an American citizen,
and pant to superadd the character of
farmer3 The house of the farmer is the
abode of the virtues. 1t is a school in
which lessons Of practical wisdom are
taught. 1t is temple in which the pre-
cepts of our holy religion are inculcated.
II is the castle ofsovereignty, Of for it is own
ed by its occupant and he is freeman.
1t is the residence of peace, order, har-
mony and happiness. Patriotism and
piety unite in consecrating the place, and
in suflusing every cOuntenance with their
unction. Indeed what condition in life is
so likely to produce that patriotism, which
will stand the country in stead upon emer-
gencies, or that piety which will afford
solace in extremity, as that ofthe farmer? !?
1c occupies constant, intimate and SEN
sible relation with heaven. His mind is
subdued with love oforder, by constant
ly bcholding that which prevails around
him. The regular succession of the sea-
sons, of day and night, and of seed time
and harvest admonsh him to the obscrv-
ance Of regularity and order in all his
conduct He perceives that the Sun and
the moon perform their circuits without
lettering on the way; and learns from
them, that industry is required at his hand.
lie looks to heaven through its rains and
its dcws, for the reward of his labors in
the abundance of his crops. He makes
the sacred volume of Revelation the man
Of his counsel and source of his consola-
ton. lie unites with his wife and chill
drcn in tones of supplication and strains
of praise around the family altar, on the
morning and evening Of each day lie
acknowledges no sovereign but heaven
and the people; he bows with appropriate
reverence to the will Of each, and exults
in the freedom ofhis own-for his homage
is a free will offering, claimed at his hand
by the convictions Of his reason. His
affections are conducted by his judgment,
not his fears, in his devotion. Matron
chastity and infantic innocence swecten,
and religion hallows the atmosphere of
his home, and renders it resistlcssly at
tractive. lie loves his country because
the farm and the domicil Of which he is
the proprietor, and with which his aifec-
tions are identified, arc part Of that coun-
try. His patriotism is an essential part
of his conscious identity. Connected by
his affections with the soil, and by his pi-
ETY. with heaven, it patakes of the sta
billty of the former, and the purity of the
after. inspires him with holy enthu-
s'asm in the cause of his country, when
IT'S honor or its safety is concerned. II is
electrlc,and strikes every contiguous boz
som, TIL it pcrvades the community
Koran.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07
The ,SerU oIiO So extensive is fbo

The Seroglo.-So extensive is the cs-
tablishment of the seraglio, that not less
than twelve thousand persons receive
their daily rations within its walls; this
number Of course comprises officers of
various ranks, guards, eunuchs, servants,
ladies, and their numerous female atten-
dants. The physician attached to these
palaces must, of course, have diversili-
ed as well as interesting practice; he was
a very intelligent and good tempered man
and his commune cations to an intimate
friend of mine, the present consul-gcnc-
raj of Syria, who was born and lived the
greater part ofhis life at Constantinople,
were in the highest degree curious. II
may easily be supposed, that among
so large number of women, from every
country of the East, restricted TO the bar
riers Of the harem, or at fatthest TO the
walls Of the scraglio gardens, there must
prevail many fanciod ailments, mental as
well az bodily. The Circsssian, taken
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07

Gold Regions-Dr. White of Spott-
sylvania county, who owned thousand
acres of very poor land, for which he
would have been glad a few years ago to
have taken S3 an acre, having discover
ed that it contained much gold, set some
8 or 10 hands to washing the soil for the
precious metal, and realized frequently
$500 day-one shovel full of earth in
some instances, producing gold to the
amount of S25. A knowing Yankee
was sent by two capitalists, who heard a
report ofthe fact, to spy out the land; who
after a minute and practical observation,
made such a report, that on Thursday
last, they proposed to DIR. White to buy
his land, asking him TO name price for
it. He asked thirty thousand dollars
They gave it instantcr, saying after the
bargain was closed, that they would with
out hesitation have given him fifty thou
sand dollars for his one thousand acres.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07

CAUTION TO TIPPLING HUSBANDS. I'VE
have been informed, that during the Sc
we're frost which took place about two
months ago, a lively lass who married
about year and half before to young
farmer, on the borders of Romney Marsh,
was much scandalzed at her husbands
going too often to the public house, and
staying there too late when he was there.
Several little conjugal expostulations hav-
ing failed Of producing an alteration, the
lady, in moment of passion, declared
positively that if it occurred again she
would throw the baby IAN infant four
months old, of which he was very fond
into the military canal, and herself in af-
ter it. Not dreaming that she would car
ry her threat into execution, few days
only had elapsed, when'the
"Iron tongue Of midnight had told twelve"
before Mr.. knocked at his own door.
His wife let him in herself, and without
saying a syllable, set down the candle,
walked deliberately to the cradle, snatch
ed up the unconscious little innocent
sleeping within it, and rushed out of the
house. 1t is hardly necessary to say
that the alarmed husband ran hastily af-
ter, but so sudden and unexpected had
been her movement, that she had gained
considerable start, and the canal being
but few yards from their dwelling,
reached the towing path before he could
overtake her. He was just in time to
seize and save her from self destruction;
but the poor little thing was already in
the middle of the water, at that spot about
four feet deep, and he could witness its
struggle by the light Of the moon. In an
instant he threw himself in, and grasping
the night gown which had prevented the
wearer from sinking, brought safely to
the bank-the cat!-dressed in little Pol
ly's bed clothes, exceedingly wet, and
now mewing piteously. His spouse, in
the mean time, had regained her own
door, which was not opened till he had
plenty of time to enjoy all the comforts Of
his situation. Before, however, he was
quite an icicle, admission was vouchsaf-
ed; but the story ofhis self inflicted duck
ing got wind, no further stratagem was
necessary TO wean the swain from his
symposium, the jokes of his convivial ac-
quintance being sufficient to prevent his
again partaking their revels; the impu-
dent little pot-boy himself cries mep!
whenever he sees him.-London paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07

RESPECT FOR LABoRERs.-One of the
most effectual circumstances in sustain
ing the rate of wages is, that all useful
industry should be held in respect. La
boring in the fields or in work shop for
wages cannot confer any distinction, but
it ought not to be any degradation. The
respect in which all useful industry is held
in the United States, will have great
influence in sustaining the rate of wages.
Useful industry is so far from being any
degradation, that every one has more re-
spect for himself, and is more respected,
for being usefully employed; and one
who lives economically, within a small
income, without employment, loses con-
sideration in the community by such a
life of leisure and independence. Such
a sentiment deserves the greatest encou-
ragement, as it tends to keep in action all
the productive resources of the commu-
nifty. The respect in which any employ
ment is held, and that in which those en-
gagged in it consequently hold themselves,
has greater influence in securing them
from being despoiled Of their just share
in the joint production of the whole COM
munity. Upon this principle Monies
quieu says that merchants ought to be
respected under despotic government,
to save them from excessive taxes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07

from her own free and wild home-the
Persian, from her sultry plains, and less
restricted though more refined habits
as well as the European lady, must often
pine in silence and sadness over their
prison-like life, and their neglected
charms. To them it is dangerous, ifnot
fatal, to see the face of any man, save the
sultan; and amidst so many hundreds,
how few can ever look on the handsome
features of Mahmoud, or be distinguish
ed by his favor British Magazine
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07
M a meeting Of The Board Of Health, held
al Ncwpori, June cd, 1890.

VOTED, That if any Privy Vaults, within
the compact part of the town, shall be found
full or nearly full so as to be unwholesomo or Of
icnsiyc to the inhabitants at any time between the
9th day of June and the goth day of October
next, the person owning or occupying the same
shall pay fine Of S3 for the use Of the town, to-
gether with the costs Of prosecuion and the names
Of those persons who neglect to comply with the
foregoing regulations, will be reported by the In
spcciors Of Nusances to the Board of Health, WHO
will order prosecution to be commenced against
them without delay. A true copy-witness,
Is. B. HowLAND, Clerk.
II was also ordered at said meeting, That the
Quarantine and Heath Regulations go into op-
Grafton on the goth Of June instant, and remain
the same rs they were last ycar; and that the fore-
going be Published in all the papers printed in this
town. Is. II. liowLkND, Clerk.
y9 10
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07
AIR-Bruce's address


Clashing foes no more we hear;
Glitterng arms no more appear;
Peace has dried the widows tear,
And her SONS are free.
Long their valiant fathers fought,
Dear their homes and freedom bought,
Not for glory's wreath they fought,
But for Liberty.
Freedoms banner now shall wave,
Emblem Of the free and brave
Ger the land their valor gave,
Wide it. folds shall fly:
Peace shall hover DER its stars,
Meath its stripes sit prowling Mars,
Sleeping from his ruthless wars;
flushed his martial cry.
Long shall vernon's NOBLEST be,
Beacon for the brave and free,
Long shall dcar-bought Liberty,
Keep her blood-st,ined field
Treason's breath and factions hand
Ne'er shall mar our peaceful land,
Strong in faith and hope we stand;
Union is our shield
Clashing foes no more we hear;
Glitterng arms no more appear;
Peace has dried the widows tear,
And her sons are free.
Long their valiant fathers fought,
Dear their hemes and freedom bought,
Not Tor gory's wreath they fought,
But for Liberty. NJ.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07
TUNE-Anniversary.

cNH s~sOssoe'"" y.
Sound high the joyful song,
Your loudest anthems raise,
Let every freebom tongue
Resound Columbia's praise;
Till the lone islands Of the sea,
Shall echo with her Jubilee.
The Pilgrim Fathers fed
From crown and crosier's sway,
Der the lone pillows led
Their dark unpractised way,
Till o'er the waste Of waves they see
A realm where man and mind are free.
Here mind no master knows,
But socks at will its shrine:
Here man no honor draws,
From pageant princes line;
Here reason FIRST presumed to see,
That men were equal, and were free.
Now sound the joyful song.
Till heavens blue arch shall ring;
Let every living tongue
The glorious anthem sing.
Let the united world proclaim,
The glory Of Columbia'S name.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07

CONSTANCY.-By Sir Walter Scott.
When the tempest's at the loudest,
On its gale the eagle rides;
When the ocean rolls the proudest,
Through the foam the sea-bird glides--
All the rage of wind and sea
Is subdued by constancy.
Gnawing want and sickness pining,
All the ills that men endure,
Each their various pangs combining,
Constancy can find cure
Pain, and Fear, and Poverty,
Arc subdued by constancy.
Bar me from each wonted pleasure;
Make me abject, mean, and poor,
Heap on insults without measure,
Chain me to a dungeon floor
I'll be happy, rich, and free,
If endowed with constancy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-07-07
TUNE-EUenthOrpe.

To kingy power we have not bowed.
Their glory is painted cloud,
But the pure homage Of the FREQ
Belongs, on God, alone to thee.
Each grateful morn, each balmy eve,
Tho tribute Of our thanks receive,
But most on this-the day Of days
Accept the hearts o'eraowins praise.
First, Oh this day, at thy command,
A sound went forth throughout the land,
A sound that seem'd the speech Of heaven,
And by the lips Of Angels given.
Twas Freedoms voice,--along it past,
Sweet thing the war trump's dreadful blast,
And thrilling with electric start
The life-pulse Of the patriots heart.
That voice cen now il in our ears,
And who its glorious music hears,
And bears freeman's noble name,
But thanks the God from whom il came. 1