Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-11

had marked the appearance Of Avery, and three
weeks afterwards saw aud recognized him, and
secured hrs arrest. On the trial, Avery managed
his own cause with tact, exhibiting good mental
resources, and. notwithstanding the completeness
Of the testimony, and without offering any wit
nesses himself, undertook to maintain his limo.
cence. He appealed earnestly to the jury on the
value Of liberty, and besought them not to de-
prive him Of SO great blessing to crafty the
combination Of fanatics which had been formed
Tor the ruin Of an innocent man. But all in vain.
The jury returned verdict ofguiity, and he will
go--not to church exactly, yet where he will en-.
JOY one continued Sing Sing IN r. Jour. Com.
Mgjor DoDning.--We are happy to be ena-
bied to FAY before our readers The following com.
munication which will help to settle a question
of some interest,--one which is often asked, but
which no one seems competent to resolve.
To the Editor of the Courier:
Since my arrival from DownBgvie | have
been repeatedly inquired Of as to the real name
Of the celebrated Major Downing, and 1 am now
happy 10 having it ia nv power, without breach
Of confidence, to satisfy public curiosity.
The true Major (for it IS very obvious that
there are many spurious ones in the heid) is
gentleman by the name Of Smith or Johnson, as
near as can guess, for am not certain which
and as it is possible that there may be two or
three of that name Down East, it will be proper
to add, in order to avoid mistakes, that his place
OF residence is Just between Saco river aud Sac.
caIappa falls-on the left hand side OF the road,
going and coming. Those who may be travel
ling that way and DESTROYS of making the Ma jor
call, will have No difficult in fndlng his house,
as it is newly shinged, and almost clapboarded,
and has been so Tor ten years past, with well
and crotchpole at the east end as you come down.
~ CAPTAIN SOLOMON JUMPER.
on board the schooner Twopoilies, at the L
wharf, and up for Downnysille. Boston COur
| Il Short Way to be Married "A young cou.
pie went no. long since, into the study OF late
Judge of our supreme Court who by virtue of a
commission as Justice Of the Peace. was author
lied to solemniZe marriage, and desired him
to marry them. Very we'll" said his honor,
whom they found writing, .'pass me your cer'ih
cate and you may co." The man handed Ger
t,6rate that the banns had been published. but
remained. The judge continued mis- employ
ment. until the impatient bride groom again an
nounced the intention of his visit Very wei,'
said the judge, and pursued his task, After
seine further delay the neglected applicants
again reminded has honor of their desire to be
married Why go hume," said the msg's-
| trate. "you have been married th. hall hnur."-
And it was true. The law only requires an
| &C knowledsmen of Intention brfore Justice
| of the Peace, and recognition at that IN
tention bs the justice in his official capacity -
There il no form OF words necessary To the pur-
pose. nor any ceremony, other than SIMPLE
declaration which the Judge did not permit tor a
moment to disturb his meditation.
! Ohio Examiner.