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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-04-06

description, to prevent them from des-
troying it. In good soils, in twenty
years from good roots, it will attain a
liberal size for fencing uses.
The money value of the locust de-
ponds, like all other productions of the
soil, upon its proximity 10 market. On
this island, IA post five inches in d lame
ter, and six and half or seven fec. long.
which divided will make two fve-raii
fence posts, is worth at least fifty cents
ten and twelve feet long, for yard posts
seventy five cents.-Irees from twelve
to eighteen inches in diameter, are
worth from fifty TO seventy-fve cents
per cubic foot; and it is no unusual cir
cumstance for the standing wood on an
acre of fair growth, to sell for two hum
dred and fifty and three hundred dol
lars.
The leaf of the locust possesses an en-
inently enriching quality las is evinced by
the improved state of the pasture on
worn out soils, where this tree is plant
ed. When planted out at regular dis
tances, like fruit orchard, the grass un-
der and around them on the most indif.
ferent soils, is improved rapidly, and con-
verified into beautiful green turf, favo-
rite walk with cattle
Among the various subjects which ad.
dress themselves to the attention of our
enterprizing countrymen, but few are
more deserving the interest of farmers
and capitalists, than the cultivation of
the locust. What better method of in
vesting money, than placing fifty dollars
where, in fifty years, it would be worth
FIVE hundred dollars? What better in
heritance could farmer provide for his
children, than property of this descrip-
ton? Stuck tree in the ground now
and then, was the advice of an old Scotch
laird in one of the Waverley novels, for
said he, cit will grow while you are a
sleep" r. w. ri.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-04-06
PRAYER.

Go, when the morning shineth,
Go, when the moon is bright,
Go, when the sun declineth,
Go, in the hush of night
Go with pure mind and feeling,
Fling earthly thoughts away,
And in thy chamber kneeling,
do thou in secret pray.
Remember all who love thee,
All who are loved by thee
Pray, TOO for those who hate thee,
fanny such there be:
Then for myself in meekness,
A blessing humbly claim,
And link with each petition
Thy Great Redeemer's name.
Or if It's Ger denied thee,
In solitude TO pray,
Should holy thoughts come DER thee,
When friends are round thy way.
Even then the silent breathing
thy spirit raised above,
Will reach his throne of glory,
Who is Mercy, Truth and Love.
Oh mot joy or blessing
With this can we compare,
The power that he hath given US
To pour our soul in prayer!
w hen Ger thou pinest in sadness,
Before his footstool fall,
And remember in thy gladness,
His grace who gave thee all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-04-06

wv ohVlSS VI jLnSI anu went 10 IuGtl
its God
DR.. PALEY AND THE FARMER.-Thc
late DR.. PaIey, having naturally weak
voice, submitted TO the church wardens
of DalSten, near Carlisle, (of which pa.
rish he was vIca) the propriety of hav-
ing sounding box put over his pulpit.
While the matter was discussing in the
vestry, COIL" said thwarty old far
mer, "if the doctor could but speak as
loud in the pulpit as he does at Chris
Jennings 81 tythe-days, faith, and think
there would be no occasion TO put the
parish atthe expense ola sounding-box. "
The doctor, with his characteristic mild
ness, retorted, Friend, you are msta-
ken; you hear much better out of the
church than in it. When a mans world
ly interest is concerned, he is SO sharp
cared that he can hear even a whisper
but the preacher needs the voice John
the Baptist, to rouse the sleepers."
This silenced the satirical farmer, who
felt conscious of having frequently in
dulged in nap during the Doctors ser
mon.
rs@N
A man being upbraided for contracting
number OF debts, coolly replied, that he
did nothing of the kind con the contrary
said he, have invariably done every thing
IN my power 10 enlarge them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-04-06

Immense Rats on the Mississippi
One of the most interesting features oil
this river is the enormous RATS of drift
timber it floats towards the sea, occa.
sionally depositing them for time to-
gether with vast beds Of mud and gravel,
in some Of its deserted channels. One
of these RATS is described by Darby, in
1916, as ten miles in length, about two
hundred and twenty yards wide, and
eight feet deep. 1t is continually in
creasing by the addition Of fresh drift
wood, and rises and falls with the water
on which it floats 81 evidently waits on
ly an extraordinary food to bear it off in
to the gulfof Mexico, where far greater
deposits Of the. same kind are in progress
at the extremity ofthe Delta.
Opposite the opening the Mississip-
pi large RATS ofdrft timber are met with
matted into net work, many yards in
thickness, and stretching over hundreds
ofSquGre leagues! They afterwards be-
come covered with fine mud, on which
other layers of trees are deposited the
year ensuing, until numerous alterna-
tons ofearthy and vegetable matter are
accumulated. The geologist will recog-
nize in this relation of Darby the type
of the formation OF the ancient Iignites
or coal fields.
Original Anecdote "A member ofour
Legislature, from one of the interior
towns, from the cares Of business at home,
thin and
sense of the word. On his arrival at the
metropolis, the good fare Of a good Bos-
ton landlord, and the relaxation from
business, (every body knows it is no
great affair TO say yea or nay in the
House OF Representatives caused him
to grow heshy aud corpulent to such a
degree as almost TO excite the surprise Of
his brother legislators. Surprise turned
10 laughter is the most exciting of all
laughter; and it was so in this case,
when some incorrigible wag wrote with
chalk upon the back of the MEMBERS
overcoat, "F'oHed at the expense of The
-ttate. This brief explanation of his
sudden rotundity of countenance and f.
CURE, the Hon. member in question un-
consciously carried with BIN nearly a
whole day--much to the amusement OF
his brethren--"Fatted at the expense OF
the state. "--LoueU Jour.
--ap%n-
The tgny things are done in Pennsvlra-
nia.--The following sections ofthe inter.
nal improvement bill have passed the
Legislature Of that truly patriotic
State.
The Harrisburg Telegraph of Satur-
day, says:-Tbe bill came up to-day and
the following divisions Of the first sec
ton passed
Columbia and Philadelphia
Rail road, $50 OoO
Canal from Middletown
to Columbia, 36. 1850
Allegheny Portage, GO. 1000
Frankstown line, ESQ O0O
Mr.. Barry, the Postmaster General.
Mr.. Speaker Stevenson, Mr.. Archer.
Mr.. Dallas, or Mr.. Wilkins are mention.
ed as likely, to be nominated for the
mission to England.
Two deaths occurred in PHILADELPHIA late
ly, supposed to have been caused by butter
artificialy colored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-04-06

after her spirit babe an eternal adieu
the shores of time, and went to meet
its God
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-04-06

$40 say nothing Of cotton produced in
other foreign countries, the cultivation oftbis
article, ofa very superior qualty,i constant
ly extending in the adjacent Mexican prov
inces, and, but for the duty, probably a
large amount would be introduced into the
United States, down Red river and along
The coast of the Gulf Of Moxico.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-04-06

MT. parry, the POSTMASTER General,
Mr.. Speaker Stevenson, Mr.. Archer.
Mr.. Dallas, or Mr.. Wilkins are mention
ed as likely, ODE nominated for the
mission to England.
Two deaths occurred in Philadelphia late
ly, supposed to have been caused by butter
artificially colored.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-09

in general, till the cholera $50 cslled) comes Oh,
and then they are very likely to d'e' eitner IN u.e
cold stage IN the fever which rs pretty sure "
succeed. But altogether the epidemic Is 'he y. ).
basatele, and had not Inauguration "asn,nsu 20 :.
through most powerful lens OF terror WIFI - =.
va,ling on the Continent, we sho"'a nese' Gd.s
been frightened from our property ny al .p,aI
mic which will be recorded in history aS remark
able example of human creduiity and unnecessa.
nv panic. The community, however, will smart
for its cowardice, and the dire effects OF com'he''
cial non-intercourse will prove warming TO 'o
yern,nents in respect to Boards OF hsa'th ahc
Quarantine Establishments.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-09
George y. NOugh.

HAS opened some fresh fancy and staple spring
I goods, among which plain pink and blue
g'nghams, striped and plaid ditto, handsome caIcces,
painted muSins, super and common black usrings and
gro de maps, black satin levs6een, black white blue
and pink sattins, cold A,rences; fine assortment of
white and fancy cotton hose, silk ditto; ladys' and
misses kid gloves girls white cotton hose; fancy
hhdkfs; Paris Grape ditto, white, green and black f
cured gs.ze ves fine Irish linens and lawns; super
white and black areophane Italian Grape with gene.
raj assortment of domestic goods:
And in . few day Will have an additional supply.
Sd mo 80 -d3tGec3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-09
DUMFRlES' REMEDY FOR THE
~FYa ZEE @A
!, III ms

INIIE proprietor begs leave t. recommend (@hch
- he dies with the fullest confiencrl one of the
mo valuable remedies known tor tbs troublesome and
painful complaint Without going into detail, he
deems nough sa, that he has his po'sess'"" the
most ind h.ed Testimonials that it has more completely
answered the purposes ,chieh ii was intended, Than o'iy
other popular Medicine
Thus r, NEEDY is perfectly innocent in its application
to all conditions ages, and sexes Full directions, de
scrp,ion If the complaint, &C. accompanying each
packet, which consists Of two boxes, Ointment ind
Electumy Price, 81 for the whole or 50 cents II bu'
one ut The articles is anted.
- None are genuine unless signed on the outside
,uranDer BIZ HE sole proprietor KINDER, tmmediate
sue essoy TO tie late Dr W " CO,cay For sale al his
Counting Kocm, over No. &c. Cour, street. near Com
Cert Hail. Boston, and also by his special appointment
by VIM. STABLER,
apr9 fairflr Street, .aerandria
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-09

and Pearl street, where McMann made his es-
cane from Mr.. Thomas, who was in dehcate
state of health; he however, pursued anu again
arrested the fugitive. The latter Immediately
attacked Mr. r. with so much force that he was
obliged to he carried home from the police once
in carriage The assailan,, McMann, was
however secured by some citizens who conveyed
him to the police office from whence he was COM
mitted, with his companion, to Brdewell.
Cour. e. Eng.
MYSTERIOUS. Captain Morris Seaman, OF the
schooner Hannah & Mary, arrived from Egg
Haraur, at the close Of last week. with load OF
charcoal, and mOored his vessel at Pike slip
wharf. lie sold his cargo for about $500 or
$500, the cash for which was paid to him.
Since Monday, Capt. Seaman has not been
seen or heard of-and no trace ct him has been
found. Capt. Seaman is about IS years OF age
feet inches in height. of slight figure OF thin
features and dark complexion. Ills temper was
gentle and kind, and his moral character above
all reproach; it is therefore that serious fears are
entertained for bis absence. Capt. Seaman had
purchased part oil his return cargo OF lime, &C
which is on board. and the vessel Is waiting toI
him. nearly ready to sail. As no money, save
$50, was found in his trunk, ii is supposed thai
the proceeds Of his inward cargo were IN his pos
session.
ANY information that may be obtained OF Capt
Sca,nen. will be thankfully received at MT
! Thomas Wheeer's Pike siip.-Mer. .4dU.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-09
A CERTAIN CURE FOR THE
ET5; -!

T1DWFvFR invctera'e, in one hours application,
III and no dmgr from taxing o''d ~ using
DUMFRiES' OINTMENT.
This pre- psrstion, tor pie s'ntness safety, expedi'
ton ease and certainty ,tands uipaed for the cure
of this troublesome compliant 1t is so rapid, as well
as certain in its operation TO this dsagreeable
disorder most efFec,uay in hours appfcnti only!
II dos not contjn The least particle OF mercury or
other dsnger,u us ingredie and nay be sppicd WIN
pe-fec, safety nv pregnant nal or to children al
the breast. Price 37A cents, with ample directions.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-09

Mr.. Smith, of Maryland.-The converts n,
between Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Webster anu
Sprague. in the Senate. ,,as detailed III on. e. g.,
mary of Congressional news in SATURDAY -,
zette.) exhibits the lamentabe fact Of ''''
decay Of the mental powers Of the first "s"' -.
ed gentleman. No man could have read ID.
versation without the most melancho! 's'"''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-09

Conf for Steam Engines Chase OF
New York, has obtained patent for process,
by which, according TO the specification, anthra.
cite coal NAV he used for the generation OF steam,
to the same advantage as any other fuel, and at
40 per cent. less cost.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-09
Boots md ShOes.
DAVID REED

ID AS Just received fresh supply Of BOOTS AND
III SHOES; which, with those on hand, makes his
assortment very good and suitable for the season: all
OF which viii be sold low for Cash. al his Store
Of King and Fairfax streets.
mar Scott
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-09

ublished, daily, for the Town. and thrice
the Country, on Fairfax street, 0e"ee" N nj,
Prince streets, nearly opposite the ros' once DA''
paper So; Country paper IS per annum' All ao'ef-
,;sem, nts appeaI in both papers.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-28
COMMUNICATED.
A SUGGESTION.

Pay Ddy."-An Albany paper states that
most Of the respectable mechanics in that city
have changed their payday from Saturday to
Monday, and fpd the change advantageous to all
concerned.
We are happy to record this fact, and earnest
ly recommend the example to all who have work.
men in their employment. The slight change
proposed could be effected without difficulty, if q
few influential men in every community would
set the example and prevail upon others to join
them. The benefit to workmen and their fami-
lies would be incaIcuIable, and by no means in
considerable TO their employers. Multitudes are
tempted by the possession of their weeks wages
on Sunday to spend that holy day in idleness and
dissipation frequently the fruits OF their toll
are expended in few hours, and their families
left destitute Of the necessaries life. The un-
hsppv man himselfis often unfit for work until
Tuesday, when he resumes the labors which are
to be attended with so little benefit to himself or
family. This is not picture drawn from the I'M
agination, but sober detail Of facts, which must
be too familiar to all who have an opportunity for
observation. The proposed change would not Of
course do away these evils which have their orr.
gin in the depravty Of those concerned, but 1t
certainly would remove strong temptations out
of their way. The wages received on Monday
would be gradually consumed by the daily ne
cessties Of the family, and little LETT as temp
tation for dissipation on the Lords day. Per-
haps week of sober reflection might induce ma.
nv on Saturday to deposit their surplus wages in
the Savings Bank.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-28
Fishermen Look Here!

r WILL lease, for number fyesrs my Point Land
ing to good tenant; and as nv object IS to obtain
the oFrALs for manure than profit by the rent
offer il for only the necessary Fish for my famy's
use and for all the offsls It has always been cons
dered one of the best Herring Landings, and by re
moving hang in the upper part Of the birth, which
will not cost more than from 800 to $780, Will be
equal to any other in the vicinity IS shad Fishery.-
II is only Is miles below Aiexandria, ID G.
For its character and advantsges teller to Capt Jas
Hollis near Harris Lot Charles County Maryland, one
of the respectable and experienced fishermen up
on the Potomac no has known for fifteen years; a.
so to Mr. Aloazo Hollis, Abingdon, Hsrfofd County,
Maryland. who has fshed it with his father:
WIN. l.. BRENT,
Pomonkey, near Piscataway, Maryland.
sept 7-2awtf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-28

g Besides the above, there have been but lev
arrivals from the Continent up to late hour th':
afternoon. Paris papers have been received
of Monday last. There is nothing in them OF
much interest. It was reported in France that
Lord Durham had already attained from the EN-
peror Nicholas. on the part Of this country: some
promise Of concession towards the sahe1ing
Poles, that they are not to bs made absolute
slaves by the Russian Commandant at warsaw
It is not believed that the official dispatches re-
ceived day or two since at tine Foreign om ,e
from st. Petersburgh mention any thing Of the
kind alluded to in the Paris papers.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-28
A Card.

MRS. BOURNE returns her sincere acknowledge.
MI ments to those Young ladies Who have waited hel
RETURN and informs them together with the ladies' and
gentlemen of Alexandrs, that she is to be found II
Ars Rebecca rsyor's, King street, where specimens
Painting and drawing from Nature taught in eight
lessons. If satisfaction be not given, no compensation
will be expected Also, AJAX Work snd Ebony Work.
An B. soicits the ladies to call early, IS her time
will be limited in the District ofCoiumhia.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-12-17
JAMES ALLISON.
Dyspepsia.
DR.. JoHN THAIBsLD,

nR. THAYBOLD offers to the public the BILIOUS
IL PREVENTIVE, most pow. rfui an'idote tor
DYSPEPSIA, aud all organized arrangements Of the
dig. tive system Time and space forbid hire an
enumeration of all the various cases OF cure, sufce Il
10 saw that as it is wholly extracted from natural We
gesble productions, it is as innocent as 1t is sure IN It's
Effects Il is well knows to have restored. in few
DAYS, strength and vgor the angnd limbs; steady
ing the psiscd hand and fsuiterng tongue, and m
parting health and to the debl'ltated stomach.
Gronerrowr, bridge st.) d. C. Nov II. 1852.
SIR do, with the greatest gratitude and ss'siac.
too, give you liberty to make my case public SO he
those laboring under similar complaints may has .,
ed with indigestion Dyspepsia aud dssgreeabe ieel'
ngs s over. for. length IF time and tried q. med.
cine tina, could hear OF, that had any relation 20 my
compaint; but had no relief unit accidentally saw
one Of Dr. Thay bolds advertise men,s took one bot
tie of his Bilious Preventive" and making use OF
according to The directions Il ., accompanied the bot
tie am at this time in good state OF hes't, ard
ioy myself as we'll Is did j, my life, and think
myself new person
lam. sir, your obedient servant,
DR.. THATBOLD. hHNnh onA
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-12-17
Consumption.
dec 2w

DIR. T,HAYBOLD'S ORIENTAL Specific Remsdy
for Consumption i" its last NtagsM .aiso.
asthma, Splitting Of Blood, andaA pulmonary
diseases-as Shori,iess Of Breath. Pal" in the
Breast, Debility, Want Of appette, &C. &C.
g1NhI. Medicine Is extract from Herbs, Rootss
Plants, &C., which, in their combination. become
bsIsam to the diseased frame; and is never fal'ng
remedy for that worst Of all DESTROYING aud ravenous
CONFERENCE.-The CONSUNPTI0h!!--ss man, hund-
eds Of persons have certified
PHILADELPHIA, April 10. 1852 I
Spruce street, near Tenth
srn.-Being extremely reduced from he contrsct'o.
of cousumptive disease BY COLI. wet. and neglect,
was strongly recommended to use your Oriental
Specific Remedy for Consumption" aud was a. length
all other remedies having faAed.) induced try il,
and Judge my astonishment on its hrst sppicssions
though feeble, weak, and snkin fist. and scarcely
able to assist myself. in few days was en:bIed 70
take the air, in three weeks I wasa new beini ana
am at this momen, totally relieved from oil debility,
and forgctul Of the past except the gratitude owe
you, which thus willingly and usrquted express
hoping YOU will not fail 10 make my case public
am, sir, yours truly,
JAMES ALLISON.
mr. JOHN THATB8Lp.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-12-17
TO the Public

vv~an undersigned give motto. to all whom To John
..sss,d .nd by him enior, ed. dated l5'la oc'one''
sSs and SIXTY days after date al" the same
a;.cnn.ed al the Mcchauic,' Bank of Alexandri. we
oereI through Agent" to pay and did tender the
h;r of s,;d Rank the full amount thereof IN Tue
,ne 81 ~. ssid Rank; but the payment was refused
nc ,hs said Cashier, and the Note withheld We mere
. ,hns nuhcy notify all persons, that we shat de-
cline paying the aforesaid Note in any ouer pAPe'
ou' wa. " ">N II. e A. g. CAGE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-12-17
Groceries,.

4. ~ RAGS Rio and Java coffee
"a hhds Orleans and West India sugar
Al do do 60 m",Ssses
50 casks sweet Malaga and French Madeira
S casks Port vine
pipes and half pipes French brandy
3 do uollani gin
puncheons old Jamaica rum
70 barrels New England rum
10 do Countr. gin
% do Of whi,key
10 boxes loaf sugar. Gags pepper
100 reams wrapping paper
$50 sacks fine sal, liverpool h''ed)
100 barrels nett herring and mackerei
3oCO bushels ground alum salt r..
sale by y -,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-12-17
Union Tavern.

rgHHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
L the public generally, that he hes removed from
Union street to Fairfax street, between King and Ca.
meron Streets and near the Market where Ladies and
Gentlemen can be accommodated in genteei manner.
a. lis Establishment is well fitted up. and furnished
s ienty to render comfort to those who may please
to patronzed him,
lie has excellent STABLING for twenty or thirty
Horse, for which his charges will be moderate
Gentlemen can be furnished with oYS'ER sur
PEHS in private otherwise, as he mas MS oys
ter Establishment, in complete order.
lie Gun also accommodate ten or twelve BoARD'
ERS by the week. month, or year, at reasonable pri'
ces
I.is BAR is furnished with the best Wines and Ii
quors the place will sflord.
Being thankful for past favors, ne hopes by strict
attention and moderate charges to share part OF pub
lie patronage. JAhho ho""iS'
nov 29--lm
az The Globe will insert the above eo6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-12-17
yns r,,;,or of the Pennsulcanian

The Editor Of The Fenn'yfoa".a" ~
VIII ulease communicate to the public the fo''
lowing proposition, and generously obige the sub
.rriber. and request the public prints Of the U.
states to give publicity to the same propose
- cons,ruct a STEAM CAR, to travel on rivers
a, sneed Of 90 to Is miles per hour, to carry
On. hundred passengers, to draw only - inches
water to he only one third the weight nf any or
aaoat; of far superior strength and safety con
structed on entirely new principles; the whme
materials. except the engine and bniler, not TO
cast above $500. complete furnished and ready
for oper alton. by the first day of May next. 1888.
| The " workmanship bind myself t" perfect IN An
elegant manner. on special conditions. ine
friends of genius aud enterprise who WISH 70 Gu
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-12-17
sp GEO. T. BROWN respectfully OIL

sT GEO. T. BRowN respectfully Oh
s.rs hnse,f to the Voters of Prince e. orges Cou"V'
M.rv,anl, as candidate for the next sher"a'5
We are authorized to announce
,;rsr.1us 50 ,LsxAspEa Of King 6eorse GIu M.
Vr,a,. candidate to represent the senatorial r;n s
,r;es composed Of the Counties OF st.nosa. H ."S
George, Northumberland, Richmond La"'''
Westmoreland.
1--WE arc authorized to announce
-, ,, G..rsr, OF Stafford Cou"v, u cam u
late to r. present the northern Neck Ds'e'' ID 'e
senate Of Virginia.