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(BILIBAMIEnB PRIXTED BY H S. NOBLE, SALEM, STOKES CO. NORTH-CAROLINA lOHN C. BLUM, PROPRIETOR. VOL. I. TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1829. NO. II. the WTEIEISIL. Cfje SZarrttlfi &ttaner IS FEINTED AND PUBLISHED EVERT TUESDAY MOEMX0. TERMS Oft Dollar per annum, if paid ia advance ; Ok Dollar and 0Ti Ctnrs, at the end of six months; bat if not paid within the year, the price will be Os Dollar and Fifty Cejts. ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at fifty cenU per square for the first insertion, and twenty-five cents for each succeeding week. AH letters on business must be post paid, or they will not be attended to. CHEROKEE PHOENIX, And Indians' Advocate. THE Subscriber commenced the duties of his station, as editor of this paper, with a trembling hand and a reluctant heart. He had no experience to aid him, and but limited in formation to recommend him to the public. He has howev er progressed so far, generally, to the satisfaction of his read ers, for which he is thankful. As the first volume of the Plwpnix is on the eve of closing, the editor has thought best to advise the public that a new volume will be commenced next month, and that the great object of its founders, the ben efit of the Cherokee, will still be assiduously p ursued. It is unnecessary to repeat and particularize the principles under which the future numbers of the Phoenix will be conducted the principles will be similar to those which have governed the past numbers. The paper is sacred to the cause of In dians, and the editor will feel himself especially bound .as far as his time, talents and information will permit, to render it as instructive and entertaining as possible to his brethren, and endeavor to enlist the friendly feelings and sympathies of his subscribers abroad, in favor of the Aborigines. As the present policy of the General Government, the re moval of all the Indians beyond the limits of organized States or territories, is assuming an important aspect, the editor will feel himself bound to lay before his readers all that may be said on this subject, particularly the objections against the measures of the Government. . .. Particular attcntiorrwill be given to judicious miscellany. Choice pieces on religion and morals, domestic economy, &. 1 will find a ready admittance in the Phoenix. The original part of the paper will be rendered as interest ing as the means of the editor will allow. Owing to a want of an assistant, it is impossible to devote a large portion of the paper to the Cherokee language, as the whole must be origi nal The editor will however do what he can. The friends of Indians are particularly called upon to as sist in this undertaking by their subscriptions. Thus far, the Phoenix has been a dead expense to the proprietors. It is highly desirable that there should be sufficient patronage to secure it from like embarrassment in future. ELLAS BOUDINOTT. Old Maids. Why this appellation should ever be considered as a term of reproach we never yet could understand. Surely none but the unreflecting will admit that it is so; if a lady, whatever may be her perfections or de fects in point of beauty or mind, chooses to avoid the turmoils and cares of wedded life, and occupy her time in such pursuits as are more congenial to her fancy, has she not a right to do so without incurring ridicule ? every can did mind will acknowledge that she has. We believe there are very few women of any des cription who have not at some period or other of their lives had opportunities of resigning the title of spinstress, and much credit i due to many for. their perseverance in preserving it in case of receiving no offer congenial to their wishes. Some of the most valuable characters that compose society come under the above denomination ; some of the most amiable and affectionate beings, whom we could almost worship for their philanthropic devotion to the happiness and welfare of those who surround them. 1 hose only are ridiculous who render themselves conspicuous for their vanitv ana affectation in assuming at fifty the custom and manners of fifteen, and sport the quizzing glass with the confident air of a beauty who believes herself the admiration of the circle. Such an imals remind one of a bed of tulips which have nothing but the glare of colors to recommend them. 1 here are also those too who have no other business in life than dissecting the char acters of their neighbors, and who triumph ov er the victims of their malice with the same amiable feelings that a cat exhibits while sport ing with a lacerated mouse; from all such as these may heaven preserve us. Bower of Taste. The Members of the Stokes County Sunday School Union, Are requested to attend the annual meeting; of said Union on the last Saturday in March next, being the 28th, in the town of Salem, at 10 o'clock, A. M. The election of officers for the ensuing year will be held in the afternoon Persons who are inclined to become members of the Union, are in vited to attend on that day. By order of the President, JOHN C. BLUM, Sec'ry. February 14, 1829. Silkworm's Eggs 1 00,000 Eggs of the Silkworm are offered for sale, at Eighty Cents per thousand. Apply at the Printing-office. Fox applications from a distance, they can be put up in a letter and sent by mail, if applied for before the warm career, with ready degree of officious impor tance, stepped forward and entered into a mi nute and scientific detail, of the most effica cious mode of relief, for such a misfortune Having heard him through, the Kentuckiaa told him, he felt under many obligations to him that he had lately burnt a hole through hi saddle blanket ! The young Physician, exas perated at this unexpected return for his sago counsel, swore if he would alight, he would give him a h 1 of a flogging. The Kentuck ian coolly replied that he wouldnt alight for two such floggings, and rode on. weather sets in. 3tf WARRANTS, EXECUTIONS, CA. S.VS. WARRANTEE DEEDS, ' SHERIFF'S DEEDS, ATTACHMENTS, BONDS of all kind, and an assortment of Superior and Couuty Court BLANKS, constantly kept on hand at Uu Office. These Blanks are neatly printed oa good paper, and anoruea at me customary prices. For feale at this Office, THE Constitution of North-Carolina, the Constitution of the United States J and the Declaration of Independence ; all of which are comprised in a pamphlet form, and may be found very convenient, for reference, to those having occasion to refer to the compacts of our State and General government. Price, 20 cents single ; $1 50 per dozen. Janrary Trial by jury. The following anecdote is re lated by an eminent barrister : The wife of an inhabitant of a small town in the west of England having died suddenly, and it being known that the deceased had lived on no friend ly terms with her husband, from whom she had received beatings, a report obtained currency that she had died from ill usage, and the hus band was taken up and put upon his trial for manslaughter. On the trial the husband call ed several witnesses to prove that he had nev er beaten his wife, except on great .provoca tion, and that the deceased, from her temper, required wholesome correction. Two surgeons swore that the death was natural, and that it had not at all been hastened by unkind treat ment ; and the general impression of the court and jury seemed to be, that the man had been needlessly dragged before a tribunal of justice. When the clerk ot the court went to the foreman and inquired if the jury were a greed on their verdict, the foreman replied em phatically, " Ye." The clerk then said " what is vour verdict, cenllemen V To which the foreman, with still greater emphasis, replied, "Sarv'd her right.' Cure for a burn. A tall muscular Kentuck ian, of rather genteel appearance than other wise, and somewhat of archness in his eye, rode up to a house in the piazza of which were sitting a number of Gentlemen, in conversation, and enquired if any one could tell him what was good for a burn." A young son of Escula pius who had just commenced his professional Dignity. We not long since, heard a curi ous anecdote- relative to the caption of this ar ticle. The inhabitants of a town, not one thou sand miles from the u LitcrarysEmporium,,v gave a unanimous call to Mr. a very wor thy man, to become the pastor of their church. For a time he pleased them much. By and by, however, a faint murmuring was heard from a few of the good man's parishoners, which was soon echoed by others. No one assigned a pause for complaint ; all admitted that Mr. , was a good moral man, a sound Christian that he was regular in the performance of his religious duties, and was interested for the wel fare of his flock still the murmuring increas ed. At length a meeting of tire church was called, when it was proposed to dismiss Mr. . Some of the members, present, unwil ling to take such a step without sufficient cause assigned, inquired for the first time, wherein the Reverend gentleman had offended. Had he neglected the duties of his parochel office,, or ceased to visit the sick, or to administer the balm of consolation to the- wounded spirit? No : he was untiring in all those duties. W hat then was the cause of complaint? Why the good man whistled yes, he absolutely whis tledone of his parishoners having occasion to pass his abuse saw him in the garden, and actually heard him. whistle, while removing the weeds from a bed of let! ice t The meet ing was dunb-founded a minister of the gos pel whistUt what an unheardof derogation of dignity f They voted immediate dismission, unless he promised hereafter to desist from the undignified practice. So much for. dignity. Boston Times. A ing young fellow was lately robbed in the vicinity of Philadelphia. The robber first knocked him down with his (77 and then came near putting a . to his existence with a Several cases have happened in that CT lately, and it is proposed to add a to the criminal code on their account Our Character abroad. A German editor, it is said, has informed his readers, that morals were at so low an ebb in the United States that the two basest men in- the republic were candidates for the presidency. The German Editor must hare read the A merican newspapers upon both sides of the question, and believe all that he read The following placard is exhibited in a shoe shop at Brighton, Eng. 44 Wanted here, a res pectable woman's man " In another part pt the town " L.oagmgs lor genteel young mcry who are taken in ana done for
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