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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

Ro,clund Stephenson We are happy to learn
saws the y. Courier, that this unfortunate
gentleman has, by the exertons OF ms counse'
and friends. succeeded in procuring bail " Tor
the limits" IN the requisite amount, torty thou
sand dolars.) and was on Thursday evening, re-
Ie,.e,I from incarceration in the Debtors Prison
in this city. to which he had been committed at
the suit of ex Sheriff Parkins, an inmate OF the
establishment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
EDJTOR'S CORRESPONDENCE
RICHMOND, Dec. s6, 1855.


DEAR Sru:-No subject of Importance. either
of a local or general character, has as vet been
before the Legislature, nor do aPprehend there
will he any calculated to elicit much debate, I'M
less, indeed, the report Of the Select Committee
from whom report is expected some time next
tthis) week. instituted to inquire into the con
tract and transactions between the Bank OF Vir-
s,nia and tbs Government of the United States
should af',rd a field 1t is thought BY many that
the whole subject will be brought into discussion,
and that this examination must lead to the eX'
preston Of AN opinion. on the part OF the Legs
lature. as to the propriety Of the removal OF the
depositcs by The President; for, notwithstanding
the effort made to give the act different parent
age, all agree that he, the President, is its lesiI
mate father. The friends and the opponents OF
the Bank concur in the opinion, las tar ds my
information extends) that the act was illegal, I'M
wise, arbitrary, and violation OF the public
faith.
have Just returned from the Capitol, where
the most numerous meeting ever known in Rich.
mond (called to express the popular feeling on
the removal of the depostesJ was assembled.
cannot estimate the number; bot the hall, lobby
and gallery of the House of Delegates presented
one unbfcker and dense mass Perfect order
prevailed throughout the proceedings The
meeting was organized by the appointment OF
Mr.. CHapM,N JOHNSON to the Chair; -when
Mr.. B. w. Leigh presented resolutions con-
demnlng. unquaifsdy, the conduct OF the Exc.
cutye in relation to the removal OF the depnsltes
He supported his resolution IN an able aud mas
tcrly speech of about two hours, in which he por-
trayed, ia vivid col0rs, the evils which must foi'
low an acQuiescence on the part OF the repre-
sentative. of the people in this high handed ar
b,rary measure. HIS argument throughout was
clear, logical. and convincing; and the repeated
paudts from the immense multitude whilst he
was depicting in strains Of lofty eloquence the
iilegal,y aud tyranny of this act.l plainly shew-
ed the sense Of the meeting. His resolutions
we're unanimously adopted, You will. sup.
pose, receive IN short time an account OF the
proceedings at large: it would. therefore, be use
le.s, even if time permitted, that should go in,
to detail. will therefore conclude, by wishing
you health and prosperity. For proceedings OF
this imporisnt meeting see another column
Yours. respectfully.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

| Wish 10 sell Clir lpN' " u"
g:JEEt'tin situated sb ut three miles from Alexan
tFJy tx dra lit mchately between that place ana
EstSszssS 2s.A Nuunt Vernon II contains Two hund
red and FIFTY ACrcs-an hundred OF winch are III
wood living in body on that side OF The tract near
est ,exandra- balance is divided n'othIee helds'
and well enclosed by the best post and r. "a, fence
The spil was originally gooi-the fields have been
well dched and cleaned and BY Judlcious Cultivation
are rapidly improving. The Orchards NUMBER more
than six hundred fruit trees young wig so's anu AZ
ING apple peach, pear, ch rrS, sPF'cot ana
Ihe Improve m nts were made ny gentleman VINO
nar.d mn cost 10 complete plan designed with great
,as,e They consist Of brick dwelling house OF TWO
wings connec ed by colombo Each wing cmh'a'hs
FIVE room Iished in the handsomest style. ne gu.
houses are of brick and are convenient, sha sun'S'e
for Lrr, establishments The whole has lately been
hrrourh, repaired pump of excellent wafer Is ~
the yarI. The hou is on commanding e"''''e"oe'
wbc health has always been enjoyed; anu ~ sun"
mer residence has superior. The view Is NJ orc
Grand snd beautiful. To the north, the house is aP
proached through an avenue three huhureu 'a'"s :"
length of large and beautiful treesi and the garoehs
and orchards Arranged on each slh- Oh ''s ave
nue. as to give il grace and beauty. 'ne we" non
the house through the avenue l. smut up ny "e 'o
land To the south and west the prospect Is al
most unlimited. . -, ,.. .l n
ON the east YOU look upon Fort Washington ana
cultivated country in the State OF Maryland oh 'ns
south Mount Vernon, an object WIN WINCH e'e'!
american associates all that is interesting ana Vene'a
! BILE Is immediately under the eye WIZ" &c" VI " 49,,
thousand OF fine campaign country, ;II,noss
Jrsc,,y h.tween the two hills, diversified by wiithess
and cultivation in endless variety . 80,
Tbe River Potomac for near ten miles V's'o'e rom
! cTf,on. and when ~kitened by the sails OF busy
commerce as It oftenmes is. forms picture 'at can
! w. 49,. s.sn v;,hout pleasure. To the west, at me
Dist nce of thirty miles, the magnificent Blue Ridge
plainly dis,inguishaole IS u.r.
! have also for sale very handsome par OF we'll
matched Carriage Horses they are gre, over slA'ee
hands high; Young handsome, active ana Se"''e' A"'
! draw well ,h;.b onnIv
The terms will be accommodating tor whsh Apply
to THUS w
| dec O. dI WSentf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
DIED.

In Mddleburg, Va, on Thursday morning
last, after short but painful illness, which she
bore with Christian fortitude, Mrs. JANE E. Nc.
Weigh, consort of Mr.. Hiram McVeigh, IN the
sad year of her age; leaving an afectonate hus.
baud and six children, with large circle OF
friends and relations. to mourn her lrreparabe
loss II can be truly said she died the death OF
the righteous, as her last moments gave every evil
depce.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
ALEXANDRIA MARINE LIST.
ARRIVED, DEcEMRER 60.

Brig Uncas, Moore. New Orleans II days;
to Franklin, ArmtieId & Co, and Sugar to Edw.
Dang rtield.
Schr. Armada. Philbrook, EaSipoh; Salt to
A. C. CaZenove & Co
Schr Globe. Snow, Boston; Plaster to w.
Fowle g. Co. and freight tn the District
Three .masted Schr. Mary, Cahorn, Bnstoa;
Plaster I" w. Fowie & Co.
WIND South East.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

Minister TO England. We often hear the
questions asked, when will Mr.. Stevenson go to
England? What keeps him here so long' ID"
they intend to tantsiize him forever, and not seno
lin at lasl,-.dier Gazette.
We can relieve the anxiety Of the Gazette on
this subject Its now understood that Mr.. Ste
yenson will be sent to England in few weeks
Having arranged the Committees. it only re-
mains TO arrange his successor. Telegraph.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
MARRIED.

On Sunday evening last. by the Rev Mr..
Reese, Mr.. JAMES GREENwooD 10 Miss ANN E.,
daughter of Mr. 4. s. WADE; all Of this place
In Georgetown, on the &c instant. by the Rev
Thos. H Stockton. Mr. jacob MILLER 10 Miss
SARAH ANN IA yLoR. of this place.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
YrNsteee' Sale.
FOR SALE,

tON GALL,
EurA A valuable FLOUR STORE s.
E&fYHk WAGON STAND. situated at the
Giii western extremity q King street: the
ek27. boundaries OF the Store beginning at
the distance of l23 feet 5 inches from the west
side OF West street; thence nOrthwardiy, paral
lei to West street, 100 feet, to ten feet alley;
thence eastwardIy, and parallel to KING street.
% feet; thence sOuthwsrdlv, and parallel 10
West street, 100 feet, I" KING street; thence
westwardlv, bounding OF King street. % feet, to
the beginning The boundaries of the. Wagon
Stand. at present possessed by Gibson, begin.
ming OF the termination Of the line Of the Store
last mentioned, and at the distance of lO1 feet
inches from the point where the north line OF King
street intersects the west line o W est street, and
running nor,hwardly, parallel to West street,
100 feet; thence, crossing the alley OF ten feet
w.stwardIy. parallel to King street, 90 feet;
thence northwardIy, parallel to West street, 243
feet inches, TO Cameron street; thence east.
wardy, with said street, l25 feet S inches, to
West street; thence southwardIy, with West
street, e43 feet Q inches. TO the alley; thence
westwardy. with the alley, 19 feet; thence. eros.
sing the alley of ten feet, southwartly, 100 feet
to King street; thence, with King street, west
wardly. 81 feet inches, to the beginning
If the property is not sold BY private sale be.
fore the eth dav Of December next, 1t will then
be offered at auction at o'clock 10 the afternoon,
on the premises. The terms of sale. and the ne.
cessary information relative 10 the title, will be
given by the subscriber.
nov 29-2aw9t COLIN AULD.
~ The sale of the above described property
is postponed till Friday the Sd Of January next 8. the
sane Mace and hour deco
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
BY WILLIAM ID MUTT.

TIME TWO FAMILY CARRIAGES which were
l. advertised 10 be sod Thursday, will be sold
Saturday next, 4th instant, at half past O'Clock, in
from of my Auction Store. They have Harnesa com,
plete, and have lately been painted and repaired.
dec 81 WA. ID. MUTT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

Brig King Lear, Arey. hence at Charleston
e5i. S,hr. E,lza Jane. Kelly, do do.
Schooner Palestine. Wilson. hence at Charles
ton, 70 hours from the Capes, esd.
Schooner Baltimore, Dutch, hence at New
York 2Sth.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
SALES AT AUCTION.

o. The sale of JEWELRY, WATCHES.
&c. will be continued THIS EVENING, at
WHITES Auction Store. dec 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

Upper Canada. mail from the North,
brings an account Of the reelection Of Mr.. Mack.
enzie to the Provincial Parliament, By an almost
unanimous yote-of his presenting himself to
claim his sea,-and Of his summary expulsion for
the fifth time
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
BY WILLIAM D. MUTT.
Trustees Sale Of Furniture

FINDER the authority Of Deed of Trust will be sold
u at the Auction Store. corner Of Prince and Union
streets Saturday, 4M January. 1884, at 10 o'clock.
A. Nj
,,ush bottomed and Windsor Chairs
selt o. pieces lea China
sett 81 pieces Dinner do
5 plated Casters; Knives and Forks
Flat Irons; Candles,icks; Andirons
Shovel and longs
Maple and Mahogany Work Stands
Bureau; Carpet; 4 Beds aud Bedding
8 Redstesds, Decsntcrs, Iumblers. Wines
DO ks; Kitchen Furniture, &c &c.
dec Is ROBERT CONWAY, Jr Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

For Rent,
The HOUSE on Washington street
AWy8l lately occupied by the subscribed very
0H.:I conveniently arranged, and in every res
pect desirable residence L,se wne,sr
The commotous STONE DWELLinn h so."..,
on Fairfax street, near the Rank Of Ale1andrls 'or''
" the residence Of William Herbert. esq
h,e LOT. will be sold on reasonable terms
In nv absence, application may be made 70 Mt, ~
Newton. '
dec 25-d1wUeo2w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
lust pub\iaheh.

4 ND on sale by WI MORRISON
n The Spirit of Life and other Poems, by wins
i;s,"rd Clark
Miriam n the Power Of Truth. jewish laie, oy
the author of "lnhuence."
Also choice sni splendid collection tor New Years
Presents which will he sold very chear dec 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

Some Of the papers are calling upon Mr. Der
nett, the ex editor of the Prnnsylvanlan. " 10
come out with his proofs Oven Glendower
cou!d call spirits from the Vastly deeP'-bnt
would thew come by cnlfng?"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

We Gad the following notice in the Ph'ladel'
phia papers:
Public Meeting The Traders, Mechanics,
Nanuf,cturers. Merchants and all others inter
ested. IN the City and County OF Philadelphia,
u'''hom distinction of party are requested to as
s.mhIe al the State House Yard, on Tuesday al
ternonn next, Slst inst at o'clock, for the pur.
pose Of taking into consideration the existing pc
cun,arv pressure pervading all classes OF the
community.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
ANOTHER EDlCT.
=, Sic cOIo--sic juCso,"

Sac C0iO-StC j1oSV'
In. Globe Of Yesterday says
That ersrg thing which has occurred since
the removal OF the Depos,tes IN relation ID we
-, H.. ssrved 10 str enc then and conn IN the
on,r,,n Of the Executive, III the ProPr'e'y o' '"e
MEASURE"
/, ,hi, MADNESS, OF what is it,
Again
"The drposites WILL NEVER BE restored 10
A, p,dJ,.,. m,r,oemept, unless NJ. Gay can
conCrNe TO get some assassin l" pay w:
Bru,o.. as suggested by his print IN Lexington
The inIamou. allusion to Mr.. Clay we q" not
sion to comment on We only noti'e The >'e'"
. determination expressed at all hazards IN spite
Of bankruptcy, d,sress and ruin, To pefse'e'e
in the arbitrary aud Unlawful course a'read!
commenced. What are WE coming To:
Tho GIohs calls Mr. Bddle "a creature -
The Globe il undoubtedly a thing what
,or, of thing we do not undertake TO say
The Richmond Enquirer continues TO hsht
msntully against the Bank OF the United States
AS if the subject Of the Bank was now before
the people,
Still harping on my daughter"
We refer the Enquirer, TOR me true ISSUE 10
the Meeting of the People of Richmond and the
resolutions there adopted.
On Tuesday last, the gina House OF Dele
gates recognized the principle OF incorporating
the Gold Mine Companies BY vote OF 80 to 20
s,E.n mi. has oI done.
The House adjourned over from Tuesday To FIJI
day.
We would no, Wish. by any m'a"s :" revive
The old story Of the shooting s'a.:j oA' II may
b. well to mention that they we're seen III all 'ne
West India Islands, as ttey appeared mere
II is exnected ,ha, Mr.. v. Daniel will be
the Van Bpren candidate for Governor ~ Vusl
nn. On the other side, y, Cabell, Mr.
razeuelI and Gen. Taylor. are talked OF.
Twoof ,he Judges Of the Supreme Court oil the
United S,s,es, Mr. Justice Thompson and Mr.
Justice Mclean. have already arrived IN wash
instOn. for the purpose Of attending the Annual
Session Of that Court.
Mr Leigh's speech at the Richmond meeting
all probably be reported 1t will have "a
great sun"
Letters from Gibraltar Of Nov. %, are receiv'
ed, via, Newport. One Of that date, states that
the cholera was raging at Malaga, where the
deaths had amounted ta loo IN day. BY ad'
vices from Cadz to the 18th, there had been no
increase Of cholera in that place. The letter also
states that the political accounts from Spain were
more uniayorable for the cause OF the Queen.
The Philadelphia tu,eiiiseneer, (Jsckson) with
sandOr, Acknowledges. speaking OF Mr.. Clay's
speech. that, as a whots, it will be read even
BY Mr.. Clay's opponents with pleasure if not
with PRIDE. American genius is not the proper.
" any particular party. The speech is the
natiOn's; and every American citizen shares in
the glory which IT sheds around our national es'
cutcheOn."
Lipper Canada. mail from the North,
brings an account Of the re-. election Of Mr.. Mack.
enzie to the Provincial Parliament, By an aimos,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
INiNeus junNey

thineas JanNeS
JVAs Just received, per barque Superior, 'S''A'"
II smith. from Stockholm. AMI now landing
600 TONS OF SWEDISH BAR IRON.
WV Plough Plates, and Land Sides e s,,;.h Iron
in store, makes his assortment complete AL
Also on hand, very fine Ola Madeira. one' ~, do.
Port WINE, in boxes, containing from one TO tSo a''
Zen hotties For .ale on accommodating terms.
Jo,h ma IA -ec7t Nat lntell]
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
Eov weight.

ssS The three m ,sted schooner NiRY, Gshorn,
SFsN master, carries about $50 barrels, superior
yes.e and will be ready for the reception ct cargo
IN two days, Apply 10
dec 81 w. fO"tr q W.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

iMe ienp,e's tnriey's, and
PENNY M4G.4ZINES
VUST received fresh supply OF the above works.
D toy tner With the Penny Ency clopeda; sold either
by single numbers Ur the year. ,
a WI hohiISp>s
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
COLIN ACLD.
MarshsA's sale.

DrsrR1cr OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF ALExAN.
pRIA, Sct.-May Term, 1893.
George Iaeobs and Sarah his Wife; augustus b
Williams and INN L. his ,oife, Compliments, z
lillian, 4 ChiAds Lhn Lntrnhe and Elizabeth
Inn his wifc; Samuel a. Childs, John Hren n,d
Irarv y has wite; John Htsiey ChtLds, and Ben.
jamin 4 Chihds, R,ftndants, -
glSHE bill in this cause having been regularly taken
for confessed against the resident defendants; and
i, anprsring to the satisfaction of the Ccur that dine
notification has been lie against the non resident de
lsnts the bill is taken o confessed against them
also and ST., down for hearing; snc the cause cpThnS
on To he heard, il is
,RDEnEp, ArJUDGBD AND DEcREED, 'hat the Harshsi
of the District of C0lum1is 10 sell the tract OF iand
containing one hundred and fifteen acres be the same
more or less mentioned in the bill Of the compsInan's
of which John Chds died seized, lying in the County
Of Alexandria Distrc' Of Columbia to the hughes st
bid cr on the premises, after advertising the same
six weeks irr some newspaper printed IN the Disric
of Columbia, upon the following terms; one th'rn u
the purchase money 10 be paid ~ cash, ana Tue Oh
lance thereof be paid in two equal ins'simens
and twelve months, secured BY bonds and oeed OF
trust on the premises.
Avn PURIFIER That the Marshal do convey tho pre-
n;sr. 20 the purchaser purchasers and. after de-
duc,inp for his own commission allowed by law. and
ther Of the sale and the costs Of this suit, to
be paid to tn. persons respectively entitled thereto,
tina, he nav 70 each of the compliments and defend
ants children of John Chds aforesaid, or in right OF
h,ir wives, one eighth part of the balance OF the pur-
chase moneys and that he do report his proceedings
under thus Decree to the Court
u"De' A copyNTest, EDW. I. LEE, C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

The Globe calls MIR Blddle "a creature -
The Globe ia undoubtedly h'nS-oat "ha'
,or, Of thing We do not undertake to say
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

The recent move against the financial credit OF
,hl, country, has attracted great attention in Eu-
rope. An eminent London Banker, writing to
his friend IN New York, says:-
at has had the effect to make US cherish the
more our own Institutions, AND OUR CoNsTITu'
rIoNAL KING"
a pretty result truly from our republican ex-
pertinent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
Ground PLASTER,

For sale by the Ton, Barrel, or BusheL .;,n
,uyHE subscriber has on hand, and intends keeP', NJ
an,;ng ,he season, Ground Plaster, which wall De
snd OF asIow prices as i, can be procured at in the DIS
trct e-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

FLOUR. Last week the wagon price OF Flour
varied from 81 80 to 4 IS, closing on Saturday
al the latter price. Sales were made from stores
during the week at 81 IS, 4 81, and 5 Co.,
Yesterday the wagon price was 81 IS We
were not advised of any sales from stores.
Export for the week ending Saturday, Dec.
e8th, 2940 bbIs coastwise $3.50, foreign $50
Quantity inspected during the same period
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

Mr. Leigh's speech at the Richmond meeting
alIl probably be reported Ii will have "a
great sun"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

Go Tuesday last, the Virginia House OF Dee
gates recognized the principle of incorporating
the Gold Mine Companies BY vote OF 80 to ~
No other business of any interest hes ben done
The House adjourned over from Tuesday to fn
day.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

Two of ,Ae Judges OF the Supreme Court oil the
United S,s,es, Mr. Justice Thompson and Mr..
Jp,,,cs Mclean. have Already arrived IN Wash
nstOu. for the purpose of attending the Annual
Session Of that Court.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31
j Valuable Farm fnr sale.

N.,ta | wish To sell CLIFF lUN. IL u
q: Els situated sb ut three miles from Alexan
,gJysssG dria Immediately between that place ana
- 2rsA Nuunt Vernon II contains Two huhd'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

It's expected tina, Mr.. P V, Daniel will be
the Van Bpren candidate for Governor 81 'usi'
lila. On the other side, VT Caoell, Mr.
T,yeoeu and Gen. TAYLOR. are talked OF.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

We would no, wish. BY any m'a"7'o revive
the old story Of the shooting >ia!sj oH' may
BE- well to mention that they we're seen IN all the
West India Islands. as trey appeared here.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-31

Intelligence from Port au Prince, via New Or
leans states that the Envoy from the French Gov
eminent has failed in securing the idemnity de-
manded by that power from the Hsytan Repub'
lie. He had proposed that st. Jeremy should
be delivered over 10 the French; bat President
Bower refused to comply. The brig Cuirassler
Sc, sail on the 2SIh ult, on her return to Franc e,
having on board the Consul General.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-06-19
THE CAPTURED INDIAMAN.

We copy from Biackroods Mazogine
for April the following narrative of the
horrible atrocities said to have been per-
petrated OH board a West lndiamep,
which, although under convoy, had been
surprised and taken by the crew of a
privateer schooner;
A line-of-battle ship led--and two
frigates and three sloOps Of our class
were stationed on the outskirts of the
fleet.
On this evening, 1--WE had by this time
progressed INTO the trades, and were
within three hundred miles Of Barba-
does,) the sun had set bright and clear,
after most beautiful day, and we were
bowling along right before u but there
was no mo on, and although the stars
sparkled brilliantly, yet il was dark, and
as we were the sternmost Of the men-of
war, we had the task of whipping in the
sluggards. Il was my watch on deck.
A gun from the Commodore, who show
ed number Of lights" What Is that,
Mr.. Kennedy I" said the captain to the
old gunner. "The Commodore has
made the night signal for the sternmost
ships to make more sail aud close, sir.'
We repeated the signal. and stood ON
hailing the dullest Of the merchantmen n
in the neighborhood 10 make more sail.
and firing musket shot now and then
over the moro distant Of them. By and
by we saw large West Indiaman sud-
denly haul her wind, and stand across
our bows.
"Forward there" sung out Mr.. SpIin-
ter, "staud by 80 fire shot at that fsl-
low from the boat gun il he does not
bear up. What can he be after Ser
jeant Armstrong,"-to a marine, who
was standing close by him, in the waist.
--"get a musket and ERE over him.
II was done, and the ship Immediately
bore upon her course sgain. We now