Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-24

whose auspices the liberated Africans,
now there, have been restored to free
DOM"
From the Philadelphia Press
IMPORTANT INVENTION FOR CANALS.
We received few days since let
ter from one of the most intelligent
men in the Western Counties of Penn
sylvania, in which, among other curl
Gus and interesting matter, he states
that most ingenious practical neigh
Dor of his, named DAVID TOWNSEND,
has invented new species of Machine
ry, applicable to Canals. 81 was in
vited," says our CORES pondent, "to go
and see the Model. I had every re-
spect for the good sense and mechani-
cal genius of my neighbor, but went
to see the Model with as little expec-
tation Of having my hopes realized,
and as little faith in the invention, as
though l had been going to see another
Perpetual Motion. Before / had exa-
mined the model five minutes, every
doubt was removed, and | am now as
fully convinced of its immense impor-
lance and its ability to do what its in
ventor says it will do, as if l had seen
it in full and actual operation. The
object contemplated is TO SAGE ,oater as
the boat passes through the lock. In
the way now proposed not gill OF
water will be lost Ito speak now &C
curately, on all summit levels, by the
application Of his invention, no more
surplus water will be required than will
be lost by alteration and evaporation
there is no filing of locks by side or
sluice gates, and the strength of a SIN
gle man, with simple mechanical
power, will do all the work and pass
boat in half the time required on the
present plan"
We have been favored by our friend
with such explanations of the princi-
Piles and manner by which this wonder
full improvement is to be effected, that
we are entire converts to his opinion.
We expect that Mr.. Townsend will
soon apply for, and obtain, patent,
for this very simple and useful inven-
ton. When that is done, we shall
take pleasure in making the public
more intimately acquainted with sub
iect in which they certainly have a
very deep interest. We have high ex-
nectations of the value of this inyen-
ton.
"Hgh Life among the Colored Folks"
The season of Balls and Quadr;lles
is almost over, and at the moment
when the warm weather would have
terminated the galas among the ebony
gentry, the police and its aids have
broken in and broken up their cotil-
lion parties.
Having understood that brilliant
blowout was in contemplation, and
that great display of black beauty
and fashion was expected at their grand
saloon in Mulberry-street, on Tuesday
night, the watch was stationed, and
preparations made for an attack The
carriages drove up in quick succession.
One or two masters Of the ceremonies
being ready to hand the ladies out--and
what with the fambeaux-the hustle
and the voices of the managers, order
ing the white drivers to turn ode hors-
es heads to Pump-street," the place
was kept quite lively and interesting.
About 10 O'Clock, when the violins and
.amborines were at their height, and
the ball room trembled with the weight
and vibration Of the company, in walk
ed the police magistrate, accompanied
by some twelve or fourteen watchmen.
Many Of the ladies tainted, the gentle
men grew pale, and the company, at.
ter an application of sal volatile and
burnt testers, and many CALCULATIONS OF
o dear 10 la many tears, protes-
tations and promises, were gallanted
forthwith to the watch house.
Early the next morning, about forty
were brought forth for hearing. The
ladies were dressed in tawdry elegance
some with Borrowed robes" nod.
ding plumes, and spangled petticoats-
some had colored silk pantalets--and
a few were accused Of using the liquid