Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-28

to adopt or reject the proposed reformed system
This it is supposed, will secure the passage OF
the bill-which if lido pass, we shall congratu-
late the Country at the prospect OF having better
roads.
Mr.. Morris made a report on the Orange
Case-declaring Mr.. Davis to be too late IN pre-
senting his memorabilia law requiring 1t to De
presented within 90 days after the election and
25 having elapsed. The house had not yet acted
ON the report. -Richmond Whig.
-sgH9eaa~
Conclusion of the observations made by BISHOP
Moons, at the funeral of PETER FRaNcIsco,
whose death we have before announced;
Il have been led to the consideration OF the sub
iect which has been discussed. by the death OF
Peter Francisco, one of the remaining warriors OF
the Revolutionary War; and perhaps an indiVi-
dual, who, in the subordinate rank ne hied' per-
formed as many acts Of herolsm, as any person
ENGAGED in that long and trying conflict lie pos
sessed degree of bodily strength superior to that
of any person of modern times: and that strength
with which he was endowed, was exerted In the
defence of the country which gave HIM birth.
ale informed me that he had been severely
wounded three times; once BY amusket ball. and
twice by the bayOnet But, my brethren, strong
and powerful as were bis bodily powers-invlncl-
bic as he was in the field of battle--formdable as
was Francisco to human enemles-he has at last
fallen a victim to disease, an enemy TO whose
power we must all succumb,and VINO VIII sooner
ar later Law us all as PROSTATE, as lies the body OF
the man. to whose memory we are now paying the
last tribute of our attention and respect.
1T is honorable to the legislative body OF the
State thus to notice the death o an Old revolution
ary soldier 1t is double honorable to the repre-
sentatives of the people as the tribute Is PAID TO
an individual, whose situation IN life was humble
devoid of the glitter OF wealth, or OF elevated
rank in society: and whose claim to their atten-
ton is founded on his love Of county, and his re-
evolutionary services.
$50 dilate upon his character as warrior,
forms not the duty required OF me by the commit
tee appointed to superinteud his lntermcnt. Be
lieying. however, that 1t will be agreeable 10 you
10 hear something of his death-bed scene, must
request YOUR indulgence moment longer, while
| carry YOU to his sick room; and pourtray to
YOUR view the last hours of Francisco, as chris
tan soldier.
The first intimatiou had of his illness,
was furnished me i'm letter from Petersburg, re-
ouestine me to visit and console him in his suffer
ings. Upon entering his apartment, disclosed
the object had in view. He expressed his thank
fitness for the regard manifested towards him,
and listened to my instruction with the deepest
and most solemn attention. The Offices of rell-
zion in which we engaged, were attended to by
him with great soleninity and feeling. tie was
,ensibly impressed with his situation, and in pray
er discovered a sensibility honorable to him as
soldier and a christian.
.On my second visit, / perceived that his
strength had sensibly declined. and that his symp-
toms were fraught with DANCER | spoke to him
of DEATH and told him of the love Of that Saviour,
who suffered for him on the cross, and who died
for his salvation. He remarked with great feel
ing, that he was afraid that he had put off his pre-
paration for eternity TOO long In reply to his
remark. told him OF the willingness OF the Sa-
vour to receive him., that he desired not the death
of sinner-that he had tasted death Tor every
man-that he has solemnly declared ''Hlm that
cometh unto me will IN no wise cast out"
beseeched him to fly for refuge to the cross of
Christ. and assured him that he would find a
place of perfect safety. in the afiectionate bosom
of the penitent sinners friend. He raised his
arm, and in language of the most affecting de-
cription. and with great emphasis exclaimed. 81
will take hold Of the Cross will take hold OF
my Redeemer. who is my only dependence. anal
will not let him go-l am willing to die am
willing to leave the world-I would rather 90
than remain here" We again united in dev0-
tional duty. and bid the old Christian farewell.
"My brethren, he is gone to that country from
which no ira eller returns.-Let US initiate the
examre he has afforded US in his last moments,
and make the Saviour of mankind our refuge
also.-.4men.'
-s9se565ss-
Nh roice is still for Ur.-The following
pugnacous epistle. says the Macon Georgia.
Messenger, was the subject OF bill of indict-
ment in a neighboring county. 1t breathes hos
tile spirit, and is in the true heroic style. We
recommend its insertion in the next edition of
the ..compiete letter writer for the benefit OF
all aspiring fTe-EoterS:
:. June the 10th 1850
- Mr.
Sir you did not know whose feelings aud re-
putation you were trampe onsyou have done it
in the most unreasonable manner which nothing
but dewel will be amy Satisfaction to me l
shall prepare my self with a pistol in order to
meat VOW at hamburg on the third day of July
there to face you with pistol ball have got
second and my doctor and shall SO on to practise
myself and want You gave me an answer quick
for will die under these principals don't wat
to see you until you gave me answer becaus