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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20
STEAM ENGINE.
From The 7iroy Sentinel

FROM me Troy SenfineL.
Mr.. James, formerly a resident in
this city, 10Y in New-York, has made
all important improvement in the APP
plication Of steam to engines. There
is no deceptive theory about Mr.
James's engine. Though, doubtless,
susceptible of improvement, like all O.
Their human inventions, it is now in &C
tual and successful operation.
The boiler for this engine, is made
of sheet iron, is about the size of a fax
seed %tierce, and is furnished with a sa. :
ty valve. From the boiler a pipe pas
es ito the cylinder, where the steam
passing from the pipe, acts directly
upon several metallic wheels, all turn
ing horizontally upon one vertical
shaft. These wheels have their buck
cts, not, as usual, on the outside, but
on the edge Of their peripheries; and
Immediately upon these buckets, the
steam presses from orifces in the
steam pipe, respectively arranged for
the several wheels. A regular rotary
motion, of surprising velocity, is thus
produced and if more steam be gene
rated than is necessary to work the
engine with the requisite energy, it
passes off through the bottom of the
cylinder, as does the waller which may
be produced therein by condensation Of
the steam. The vertical shaft is sup.
ported beneath the cylinder and re-
wolves like the spindle Of a grain mill;
and near its lower end beneath the cy-
Under, ii is furnished with a very small
cog-wheel, which acts upon other cog
wheels and drives the machinery. In
this engine there is neither Hy-wheel
nor condenser, nor ~exhausting nor
force pumps, nor piston, nor packing.
Mr.. James proposes calling his en-
CINE, "Ihe Rotary Steam Engine, wiih-
cut Packing"
The cylinder of the engine now in
operation at 295 Water-street, New
York, is about the size of a FIVE gallon
neg; and 1t requires about l8 cents
worth of fuel a day to carry on the work
br.which it was designed. 1t drives
two turning lathes and In apparatus
Pr Pl%anishing copper, sc. &c Amer
eine of this power will cost $780,
This engine being too large for the
machinery o driven by it, Mr.. James
Is constructing another on a smaller
sale, the cylinder of which will be a
bout the size of a mans hat, the steam
wheels SO to call them, about the size
ofcoffee saucers, and they will revolve,
il understand Mr.. J. correctly, about
10000 times a minute. Mr.. James has
a perfect willingness to show and ex-
plain his improvement to all who wish
to see it; and as a friend to merit, and
with a desire to encourage the progress
Of the arts and sciences, these hasty
and imperfect remarks are submitted to
the public. TROJAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

We have received the Milledgeville Re-
corder of the 9th instant, filed with disserta'
tors or Creek matters, and v~ituperations a.
gainst General Gaines and Major Andrews;
but We see no mention of the Governors hav-
inr applied for the arrest of the General, as
reported in the Charleston papers-nor can
We believe ii I ais ENcel!ency will resort to
step that can only result in his additional NOR
ti6cation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20
MEXICO.

The British schr. Renegade, at New
York from Vera Cruz, reports thatt the
Mexican brig Victoria had arrived at
Vera Cruz, and had cut out one Of the
gun boats from under the Castle Of
Ulloa, which opened a cannonading up
on the town on the 10th ult.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20
FROM PERU.

NeU-l ORR, sept. 1.-THE Caronne,
at this port, which left Lima, June Is,
has brought numerous letters. The
irigate Constitution, Com. Hull, had
arrived at Chorillos. Callao it was
thought by some would be starved into
submission in about two MONTHS
Others state that there was no pros
pect of its surrender for a long time,
as Rodil had still a large supply OF
provisions. The Patriots had thrown
up a battery within gun shot Of Callao
and mounted six "a Founders, and they
were continually firing upon n ano-
Their, but without much effect. The
object of this battery, was to prevent
Rodil's cattle from coming out to
Craze, which in some measure sue
ceeded, The castle mounts upwards
Of 200 brass "a Founders, and a num-
Der of smaller cannon-it is surround
ed by a ditch 70 feet wide, and of the
same depth,
/, The letters complain much of the
vexatious regulations, or rather want
Of regulations. of the Custom House,
which occasion much unnecessary in
convenience to our trade. The ship
Arethusa, Of Baltimore, after waiting
several weeks for a clearance sailed
without one, bound to the coast of
Brazil, with her outward cargo of 1900
barrels of -four.
The ship Gen Brown, Of this port,
under seizure, charged with having
Spanish property on board %contraband
Of war, "has been waiting 5 or 6
months for "a trial-as soon as it comes
near to a close, they turn a Judge out
and institute a new court-if the ship
is cleared, which is very doubtful,
such unheard Of detention will ruin
her voyage. There is a brig in port
in the same situation"
Ship Six Brothers, Williams, sailed
from Lima, May 80, for Quilea, to load
for this port.
She ship Caroline, of Salem, had ar
rived with $500 barrels -four, which
was sold on the 18th June, at 81, on
board.
The Carlo, Hall, for Coquimbo and
New York; Maria, M'Comb, for Quay.
aquil, and Lincoln, Thomas, for Val
paraiso, had sailed from Chorillos. n
port, Laura, of Salem, for Guayaquil
Ariel, of N. York; brig Elizabeth Ann
under SEIZURE; Recovery, Osgood, ant
Ann Maria, with flour, and several o
theirs reported.
At Valparaiso, date not known, shiI
Superior, lately arrived; Eagle, Of f
leraad11a; Herald, OF Salem; schr WasI
from Boston; brig Stranger, and schr
Tartar, trading on the coast; brig Pa
ci6c, Scott, Of Boston.
At africa, ship VIM. Henry, of Bos
ton, and brig Nereide, Clunie, Of Phil
delphia.
AT Quilca, briggs Alabama, Conklin
Bait; Delight, Philad. At San Bias
ship Mercury, Mathewson, Of Provi
dence, from Canton for Valparaiso. A
Guayaquil, brig Nautilus, Of Salem fin
Panama, with 1000 bbls. -four; Gen
Smith, of Bait with 1900 bbls. -four
briggs Sarah, Of Boston, under charter
schr James Lawrence, of Philad. do.
Mercantile advertiser.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

Amurder was committed in our streets on
Sunday evening last about eight o'clock
1--WE negro boys, between the ages of l2and
Is years, quarrelled; when one drew a knife,
and a. the other approached, stabbed him so
directly to the heart that he expired in a few
minutes. We learn that the offender has
been arrested and confined in Jail to await his
trial.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

The distinguished American Artist, RAN
BRASDr PrAtf, of Phihdelphia, has just finish
ed his portrait of LAFAYETTE, to match ore
which he painted of WASHINGTON. Heis
now exhibiting it, for q few days, in New
York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

A journeyman baker in London late
ly gained by lottery a barony in An
spach, worth 10000 francs. The first
use which he made of his money, was
to purchase $1,000 loaves of rye bread,
which he distributed to the poor with a
pot Of beer to each.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

Norfolk, Sept. l6.-The two danger
Gus cases of few reported on board the
frigate Constellation, upon her arrival
here from the Wes' Indies, we regret
to state, have proved fatal-the first is
MIR Anthony w. Baker, late a Mid
shipman, a native Of Louisiana, and
Joseph Spratt, a Marine. The former
die,l on Wednesday morning-the lat
ter yesterday morning. No other case
offeyer remains on board the ship.
deacon.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

The following article from the National In
teiligencer puts to re.t the runor, which we
mentioned and believed, Of the French hav.
;ihgE possessed themselves Of Cuba and St Do
mingo:
A report has ben current in the city
for two or three DAYS, and believed by
many, that the Constellation brought
intelligence from Cuba Of the landing
of a French force on the eastern shore
of'that island. near ST. Jago, and that
the return home Of the frigate, with
Com. Warrington, is connected with
that event. We mention the circum-
stance to state, that we have taken
some pains to ascertain whether there
is any truth in the rumor, and are sa-
tisfed that it is altogether unfounded.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

All who feel an interest in the cause OF
struggling Greece, nave doubtless heard Of
Odysseus's Care. The following description
of this singular retreat is given by DR.. Howe
of Boston, who went a few months since, to
join the army of Liberty in the land ofLeoni.
das, Pericles and E%paminondas.
This cave or castle, is one of the
curiosities in the world;
it is a cave in the air, if ! may so call
it. The only way Of getting access to
the mouth of it, is by ascending a pre-
cipice Of 200 feet, by four ladders, one
ofwhich is drawn up before the other
is let down. The interior will hold a
small body Of troops very conveniently,
Ulysses mad stocked it with ammuni-
ton aud provisions, for ten years. 1t
is absolutely impregnable, the entrance
being so formed that nc cannon shot
or shell can enter. In the interior is a
6ne spring Of water, which it is i'm
possible to cut of.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

r1Number XIII of the Lafayette Memo
randa is in type, and shall appeari in our next
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

We invite the attention of our readers to the
miscellaneous columns on the first page, where
they will find some very interesting extracts
from the letters of a gentleman, who lately
travelled in the south Of Europe, to his friend
in this place.-We shall continue them in our
next.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

The appointment Of a Catholic Bishop
Of Boston.-The Rev. DR.. Taylor yes
terday announced to his flock that the
| Bulls for the appointment Of the very
Rev. Benedict Fenwick Of Maryland, to
be R. c. Bishop of Boston, had arriv.
ed, and hat the conservation would
take place at Baltimore about the LIST
Of November next, and that Bishop
Fenwick would soon after reach this
city, to take upon himself the duties of
the ofice-that he Mr.. Taylor should
depart for Europe about the 18th Nov.
Mr.. Taylor spoke in high terms of the
virtue Of Qfr. Fenwick-his mildness,
his urbanity and his learning, and con
graduated the congregation and the
Bishop elect upon this appointment
over a people so kind, so grateful and
so generous to their spiritual guides.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-20

\oiShSuJ n Nh 10.
"Napoli di Romani, March 7-IS, 1926"
From a very interesting private let
ter Of DR.. Howe to his father, it ap.
pears that he has met with great sue
cess in his professionallabors in Greece,
The letters from MIR. Miller, Dr.
Howe, and Colonel (now General) Jar.
Wis, come down to the end Of March
In a letter of March Goth, Mr.. Miller
writes as follows:
"Ihe reports which have been circu.
lated in England and America, respect.
ing Greece, are false as they are iniuri.
Gus After having been in the coup.
try nearly four months, and marched
more than three hundred miles with
the soldiers /; observed their mode OF
warfare, learnt the state of the country
the character Of the enemy, and re.
marked the policy Of the government
a say sincerely that l think Greco.
will be free. But the struggle will be
long and perplexed.
"Patras is now blockaded by the
Greek fleets, and the land forces are ex.
pected to march every day TO attack il
oy land. They are to be commanded
by the President. Conduriolti. The
want OF. money retards every thing
here We have been under marching
orders tor several weeks; but the sol.
dlers, some of whom have served four
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

The Cincinnati Advertiser rudely advises
Mr.. Clay not to insult the feelings Of the ci-
items ofthat place by hispresence during the
visit of the Nations Guest. eff he run the
risk" saws the editor, s'he must take the conSe-
ouenees" To this the editor of the Gazette
says eve have only to remark on these plhful
insinuations, that should Mr.. Clay visit our
city, he will be received and treated with that
politeness and attention which is due to
gentleman of his exalted character and stand
ing;-and any blackguard or set of black
guards that should attempt to treat him indie
corously, would be promptly met and punish
ed on the spot"
THAT the Gazette speaks the sentiments Of
all the respectable inhabitants of Cincinnati,
their established character for hospitality and
good order, warrants us in believing Could
General Lafayette think for moment, that
the disreputable threats of the Advertiser
would by any possibility be carried into effect,
We believe we know his disposition well e.
nough to say he would disdain an invitation
from such a people.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28
SATURDAY, MAY %, 1925.

The President of the United States has APP
pointed Samuel Harrison Smith, of washing-
ington; anthony Charles Ca=snore, OF AieSan-
dr;, and Clement Smith, ofGeorgetown, Com
missioners ON the part of the United States, to
receive subscriptions for.stock in the Chesa-
,eake and Ohio Canal Company. The distri,
button is as just as the selection is good, and
we doubt not that both viii give general salts.
faction We learn that exertions viii be made
to open the books sometime during the month
of August.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

A gentleman, whose business lately
called him through Virginia, in the
counties of Shenandoah, Culpeper, Ma.
Olson, Rockingham, Augusta, Rock
bridge, Botetourt, Bedford, Franklin
Monroe, Greenbrier, Giles, and Mont.
gomery, and, on his return, through
Fauquier, Loudoun, and Fairfax, in,
forms us that he has never, although
he has often traversed the same range
of country at about the same period OF
the year, witnessed more cheering
prospect to the labor of the farmer
The ravages of the hy were no where
complained Of, except as he approach
ed this city, in Loudoun and Fairfax,
and grain had attained size that seem
ed to Danish almost all apprehension
Of danger about it. He heard also
equally gratifying accounts of many
other parts of the State, which he did
not himself pass through. Nat. Int.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

o'Fallon, and many other gentlemen were on
board. The accident happened on the 9th
inst. a little before IL o'clock at night, near
Deer Creek, 200 miles below Louisville
The boat sunk in 10 feet water.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28
Charleston, S. c. May le.
ELECTION RETURNS.

PARISHES OF ST. PHILIP AND ST. MICHAEL
C.. H. Market. hspec Total
Col. VIM. Drayton, 6S5 S27 81 1859
Maj. VIM. Crafts, 212 143 90 1913
Col. D,ayton's majority, Cos
There was an unprecedentedly thin
pole on the occasioh-there being six
hundred votes given less than on form.
err occasions.
We have no returns from the Coun-
try parishes, but they will not vary the
result-Col. DRAyToN is undoubtedly
elected.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

A clerk in the post office at Mont
gomery, Alabama, by the name OF
Stewart, has been detected in stealing
letters from the mail, containing large
sums of money. He has given up O.
900 dollars in post notes on the New
York banks, and it is presumed the let
ter or letters containg this sum, were
addressed TO Samuel St. John, Jun. OF
Mobile, as the notes were made payable
to him. He offered one of the notes,
not endorsed, in payment for some
goods, which excited suspicion of theft.
Before measures could be taken to have
him secured, he purchased horse and
was of. Many of the citizens i'm
diately started in pursuit Of him, and
overlook him about 10 o'clock at night,
about four miles from Montgomery,
in house where he had taken shelter
from the rain. On hearing one of the
party in pursuit inquiring for him, he
took to swamp contiguous to the
house, from which he was driven by
dogs, and secured and safely lodged III
Jail. 10.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

A shawl, once the property of the
celebrated Tippoo Saib, has been pur.
chased in London for 800 guineas, by a
distinguished foreigner, to present to
the Duchess d'Angouleme, at the ap.
preaching coronation of the King OF
France.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

The neighborhood of Chambersburg
we understand, was visited by very
destructive hail storm one day last
week. Upwards of 10000 panes OF
glass are said to have been broken in
the town; and the grain, fruit, and We
getation generally, within the range Of
the storm, literally cut to pieces
Some Of the hail stones are said to
have been as large as a hen egg.
HagerSio,Ua Torch Light.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

Mew- York Races.-The celebrated south
ern mare PANTY has been beaten, match
race, on the LongIsland course, by the north
ern horse Count Piper. Upon starting, the
bets were two to one on Vanity.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

The Cincinnati Gazette of the 18th inst.
corroborates the information detailed by the
correspondent of the National Intelhgencer,
relative to the loss of the steamboat Mocha
mic, and the narrow escape of the Nations
Guest and his companions. Governor Carroll
and suite, Governor Coles, Of Illinois, Geneeal
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

We learn by the Andromache, from
Matanzas, that in consequence OF a
royal order, number Of troops had
been sent to each port in the island OF
Cuba, and six gun boats were employ
ed cruizing round the island, for the
purpose of suppressing piracy. 10.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

His excellency l.. NIDERsTETHER
charge de affaires of his majesty the
king of P ussia to the United States,
has arrived in this city on his way to
Washington, and has taken lodgings at
the Mansion House.
Philad .a,uora & Franklin Ga-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

A young lady advertises, that she has
had the management Of an old man tor
some time, and that she wishes for a
similar situation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

The New-york American says, that Mr..
KISe has taken the cabin of the old line ship
Pacific, and will sail on the first of June. Mr..
JosS KISe, his eldest son, will accompany
him as Secretary Of Legation. Mr. EVERETT,
our Minister to Spain, viii embark about the
same time for Madrid. via Havre. He was
hourly expected at Ncw-York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

Z RIcHARD C. ANDERSON, Esq. Minister to the
COLOMBIAN Republic, arrived at Washington
on "Wednesday afternoon.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

"A Neo Paper---yesterday's mail brought us
The first number of the american Patriot, print
ed at Portland. The specimen Of editorial ct
fort is highly promising, and the mechanical
arrangement evinces taste and judgment. We
congratulate the proprietors on their debut,
and tender them our best wishes for an honor
able and successful career.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

Counterfeit Money.-Notice has been given
by the New-York police, that spurious Span
ish Dollars of 1898. and FOurpence Halfpen-
MES of 1907, are in circulation in that city
They appear to be newly made, and the inn
pressions are holder than on the genuine coins.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

Capt. Symmes. Ohio paper states, that
this specious and ingenious Philosopher has
actually accepted the invitation of the Russian
Emperor to join an expedition to the South
Polar Region.
Ifhe succeed in discovering extensive IN
terror regions, it would be blessed clrcum-
lance to Southern Europe, could he prevail
on the Autocrat to remove his Court.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

1t appears to be confirmed, that the
celebrated Odysseus, disguised with
the conduct of the Greek government.
had gone over to the island of Negro
pont, with 500 men, and united his
destinies with those Of the crescent
This detection is noticed in the Greek
papers, with differences that it will e.
ventually benefit the Grecian states as
much as the detection of Arnold did
those of the United states during the
American struggle for independence.
Phil. aurora & Frank. Gaz.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-28

Effects ola Canal in Prospea.-Thir-
teen acres of land in Worcester, much
of it meadow, which the owner offered
last year for 500 dollars, sold last week
for 5000 dollars. Providence Ga-.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-12-14

Worcester, IS. Probate Office, Nov. IS, 1895.
To The WidOw and Heirs of STEPHEN TRASH,
late Of Leicester, IN said County, deceased,
and 10 all others concerned in the Estate Of
said deceased, GREETING.
YOU are hereby cited TO appear Git
YOU see fit at the Court of Probate to be
holden at Worcester, in said County, on the first
Tuesday in January next, at ten Of the clock,
before noon, to show cause why License should
not be granted to sell and convey so much of the
Real Estate Of said deceased, which is set out to
his Widow for dover, as will raise the sum OF
ninety dollars. for the payment Of debts and charg-
es aud you will be heard thereon.
THEOPHs. WHEELER, Reg.
By order If the Hon. Judge.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-12-14
poetry.
Prom tie N. Y. Atheneum.]

From the N. 7. Atheneum.
THE POET.
LOOK at that high and marble brow,
The hair thrown back as il in ire;
Look at that cheek, how red its glow,
How bright those eyes with living FIRE
Those parted lids-they seem to speak
And yet no sounds the silence break
What are thy thoughts rapt mortal, tell
Thou deign'st not unto US reveal?
Do they on earth, sea, heaven, dwell'-
0 tell me, for fain would steal
Some spark Of thine, since we are-nay,
Frown not--both kindred of the self-same clay.
On earh--and think'st thou, selfish one
For me no herb or blossoms grow,
No birds salute the youthful sun,
No rainbow seasons come and go -
or have risen at midnight deep,
When nature look d too fair to sleep.
The sea--I've heard the sailor boy
Sing gaiiy from the high masthead;
Far down the depths I've hailed with JOY
The unknown land of the lost dead;
And have seen and learn'd to scan
Thy paths-thou dark Leviathan
On heaven-are all yon stars of gold
Marshalfd by God each night for thee:
''HSN Ac lhe Wot1u UTiEHt CndIt uuIOLlQ
Was no sweet isle marked out for me?
0 thou dost err-those skies so blue
When am dead shall be mine too.
Then think not, friend, cannot share
The thoughts that be too deep for speech,
For though at me no vulgar stare,
The deep-drawn sigh no lady fetch
Still will hope with thee 10 claim
The Poets fortunes and his fame. N.