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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29
FIRE /!

On Tuesday night last, the store Of
MIR. Ira Elliot, OF this town, was dis
covered to be on FIRE, the flames having
burst out on one side of the building.
The immediate and prompt exertions
of the neighboring citizens, succeeded
in preventing the fire from spreading,
and saved the building, not however,
without material injury and the loss OF
all his shelf goods. One circumstance
at this fire deserves particular notice.
When number Of people had collect
ed and were using their utmost eXer-
tons 10 stop the progress OF the hire, 1t
was understood that cask of Powder
stood under the counter where the hire
was raging most. This, it might be
supposed, was enough to have damped
the ardour of the most determined
bravery. 1t was not, however, time
for consideration-one man 1--WE know
not his nancy entered the store cut
through the counter and took out the
cask, which was then in the midst Of
the fire, and the outside Of which was
burnt TO coal! We understand that
the goods were insured. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

The Report Of Mr.. Clay's intention to pub
ish a vindication Of bis conduct on the presi-
dental election, turns out to be true. The
National Journal of yesterday contains an ad-
dress to his late constituents. which not only
embraces dignihed and triumphant vindica-
ton of his course, enforced with all the per
spicuity of demonstration, but an expos ton OF
the pitiful articles, and vile schemes of a band
of the most desperate, unprincipled and dam
gerous men that ever wormed themselves into
the councils of our country. What will his
miserable calumniatocs say, when they hear
that he avowed, to more than one distinguish
ed gentleman of his district, before he l.ff
home, that he should support Mr. Adams in
preference to Gen. Jackson-And, after aIriv-
ingat Washington, when II was supposed that
he himself would be one of the three returned
TO the house, he informed Mr.. Johnston, a
senator from Louisiana, that in consequence
of the small number of votes he hal recev.
cd from the electors, he should make no OBJ
stacle to a speedy election by the House
In other words-thst if he discovered he was
not decidedly the choice of the Heuse, he
would not embarrass it by repeated ballot
ings. but would withdraw his pretenSions
and support Mr.. Adams. These declarations
are not gratuitous-N r Clay offers proof the
most respectable and undoubted
We have no time for further comments al
present, nor are they necessary, since the adj
dress itself viii be laid before our readers in
the next paper.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

Preparations are already making at
Cincinnati, (Ohio) for the reception Of
LAFAYETTE who is expected to be a,
that place in the month of May.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

The Alabama Republican says, ''the cleo
ton of Mr.. ADAMS has met with more apprcbs-
ton than We anticipated. Many of his former
and violent opposers manifest an acquiesence,
anda disposition to support him, so long as he
shall consult the best interests Of his country.
This should be the rule ofaction to guide eve
~ liberal, and disinterested man."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29
TUESDAY, MARCH 90, 1925.
We mention, for the information of our coul

We mention, for the information of our coun-
try friends, that the fishing season has COM
menced much earlier this, than in any pre-
ceding year within our recollection; and, ac-
cording to the opinion of experienced Usher
men, win be much sooner over. Quantities
of shad have already been in market, some Of
when have sold, by the cargo. as low as 50
Der hundreds IS was the market price yes
terday. Salt is plenty, and as low as We have
seen il quoted in any Of the northern cities.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

An Egyptian Sarcophagus weighing
$4,000 lbs. has been transported to Pa
ris.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29
Letter from the Governor Of 81. Thomas to Lieu
tenant ,Skodt.
Government House, St. Thomas,
E.lr,o,,, Oh 1909

February 18th, 1925.
DEAR SIR--Feeling grateful sense
Of the obligation this community is un-
der to you, and your officers, for your
Jealous and successful exertions in ar
resting the progress of the flames du-
ring the late dreadful conAagration in
this place. I embrace an early oppor-
tunity to express my sincere and earn
est thanks fer the same.
When the destroying element threat
ened destruction, and dismay was pic
tured in every countenance, your ardu-
Gus and unremitting labors checked the
progress Of the fire at one Of its
most important points.
Good and brave men, Sir, ] am aware,
seek no other reward for meritorious
actions than the conscientiousness of
having done their duty, and alleviated
the distresses Of their fellow creatures,
but this instance of your great activity
and presence Of mind in saving, in a
great measure, the eastern part OF the
town, will ever be held in grateful re-
membrane by me and the community;
and should an opportunity offer where
by | can make any return, it shall be
embraced with much satisfaction.
Permit me 10 add, that your polite
ness TO us, subsequent to the unfortu-
nate fire, has produced in my breast
the most lively sentiments Of gratitude
and esteem.
| am, dear Sir, your most obedient,
(Signsd) p. V SCHOLTEN.
ToLt. Comd't Sloat, of the Us. schr. Grampus.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

Progress Of the Nation's Guest.-Arrange-
ments were made at Edisto, in s. Carolina, to
receive the Guest on Thursday evening, the
18th inst. A splendid ball was given, but I'M
avoidable delay on the voyage, prevented his
arriving until 10 o'clock the next morning
He breakfasted at the house of Mr.. Seabrook,
in company with numerous assemblage of la
dies and gentlemen, and early in the afternoon
set out for Savannah, where it was expected
he would arrive in the morning of the follow
ing Monday.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

Mobile, March lon Friday last
Thomas Murphy underwent the dread
full sentence of the law, for the murder
of John Kilbun. At IL O'Clock he was
brought out Of the Jail, dressed in an
entire suit of white, and placed in
cart, seated upon the coffin. The
Rev. MIR. Warren, who frequently Vi
sited the unhappy culprit in his last
days, and endeavored to prepare his
mind for the approaching and awful
termination of his earthly existence,
took seat beside him. Guarded by
Mr.. Archer, the sheriff. his deputies,
and the military, and surrounded by d
large crowd which increased as the
procession mobed on, the cart proceed.
ed slowly through Royal-street to the
place ofexecu'ion. BY this time vast
concourse had collected to witness the
dreadful catastrophe. From the time
Murphy left the prison until he reach.
ed the gallows, he manifested no symp-
toms of agitation, but looked around
on the multitude without emotion
The cart halted within few feet Of
the gallows. When the prisoner left
the cart and assembled the ladder, he
with great frmness mounted the fatal
platform, followed by the sheriff, who
placed the cap on his head, and az
Iusted the halter about his neck. Mr..
Warren then made a very appropriate,
eloquent and impressive address to the
spectators, and concluded with brief
narration of the sinful course, which
had brought the wretched young man
to this early and ignominious end
His first transgression was disobedi
ence to his parents, from whose salu,a.
ry restraint he fed at an early age
He soon contracted fondness for TIE
gaming table and the brothel. Mr..
Warren then offered up fervent prayer
in behalf Of the prisoner. During this
solemn ceremony, perfect silence
pervaded the multitude, all seeming to
be deeply impressed with the solemn.
ty of the occasion. The cap was then
drawn over his face, and in moment
the culprit was launched into eternity.
He maintained an uncommon degree
Of 6rmness to the last. Murphy was a
native Of Pennsylvania, and stated that
he was "a years old.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

Daniel D. Smith, recorder Of Pike
county, Illinois, was killed on the LIST
Feb. in an alteration which took place
between him and Mr.. Winchester.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

We learn, from the National Journal, that
Col. ROGER Joyrs has entered upon the du-
ties of his Office, as Adjutant General Of the
U. States Army. His known talents, and well
merited reputation IN the line of his profes-
sion, entitle him to the distinguished mark OF
appreciation that has been bestowed upon
him. As far as our information extends, either
public or private, no appointment has ever
been made, that more heartily met with the
concurrence Of the people.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

Late from Ns,c- Orleans.-By the brig
Hyperion, we have the Orleans Adver-
tiser of the 9TH inst. 1t complains of
heavy rains, which rendered the streets
nearly as bad as during the worst of
winter. There was but little alteration
in the markets. The arrival Of cotton
from the 25th Feb. to the 4th of March,
amounted to 1854 bales-cleared in the
same time 722o-in favor of imports
1914 bales, Transactions small for
the last days in consequence of bad
weather The better qualities of Lou
isiana and Mississippi cottons were
sold for ls, 20, and 81 cents. Stock
on hand, including all not cleared
IFS bales--last season, same time,
26,e9e bales. Tobacco was a little
more in demand-frst quality A. cts.
Exchange on Newly ork 24 premium.
Ne,c- York Gazette.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

We copy, in an adjoining column, the pro-
ccedingsat Harrisburg, Penn. on the Potomac
and Chesapeake Canal Bill on Thursday last.
The bill was taken up in the Hoose Of Repre-
sentatives, and, after protracted discussion,
was gOstp~aed-but recommended to the ear
" attention of the next legislature, by a vote
of42 toss.
A correspondent of the National Intelligen.
Ger writes th> editors, thata Get er fom c.
Fenton Mercer, Esq, which appeared in their
paper, was quoted in the house, toprove that
il was of little importance whether Pennsylra-
MA now sssented to the Virginia Bill or not,
and that her assent would be as valid year
hence as now" the writer adds. The work
VIII go on, Notwithstanding all efforts to pre-
vent it-and the waters Of the Potomac will,
ere long, mngle with those of the Ohio.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-29

Boston, March 22.-We have been ia
vored with New-Orleans papers to the
2Sth of February, inclusive. The cot
ton market was unsettled. The stock
on hand, including all on shipboard,
not cleared, was 2o,364 bales. Last
year, same time, 25,e3s. Sugar had
been nearly all taken for interior con-
sumption, and the price had risen.-
There was but little tobacco on hand.
Molasses was becoming scarce and in
demand at Is cents. OF domestic cot
tons there was we'll assorted supply.
Late sales were for the Mexican mar
ket."
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-11-12
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As they walked through Glen Crcran to the old
mansion, the character of the weathcr--of the
sccnery-of the day, seemed to them all to have
Undergone change. 4 more sober music was in
the rlls the sky not so dazzGAgly clear; a
dim shadow crept over the sweet Lock -Phoil-and,
as if hawk had been in the air, the voice Of every
bird was silent in the woods Few words we're ut
tered, but these few words became always less and
less unhappy and as the lady and her daughter
once more welcomed the English guest beneath
their gate, It WAS with profound feeling il which
aversion, dislike rcpugnancc had no share-a
these had yanished-although, when they sat down
together in the parlour there was first an utter 81
lence, and then several sobs and gush Of tears. A
few hours ago he an interesting stranger about
to pass away into obIvion-now he was one they
could torget-and whom they both felt must
be forever regarded by them, now that the first
startling agony over, with affection for his own
sake, with pity for his misfortune, and with sympa-
thy for the conrition which he endured for an act
which he, more than themselves or others, regarded
as heinous crime
The mother and daughter retired to their own
room early in the evening, and Edward Ashton was
left to his own thoughts He went into the glen,
walked about the beautiful calm woods till his soul
was soothed with the troubled solitude. He had
those whom in all the world he had most fear
ed ever to see-snd gentle looks and kind words
had flowed mutually from each others hearts
They were both perfectly happy-their grief had
passed away-and he began to hope. that after his
long penance for him too, there WAS to be peace
Across all these thoughts came insenslby the image
Of sweet Mary Stuart, and he almost ventured to
ask himself, "Does she love any one-or has her
gentle heart been left to itself in her native soil
tude :" This was passing dream-but it passed
away only to return; and when he met her again,
Just AS the heavens were beginning to show their
stars, he felt towards her affection SO tender and
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that had been, and he wondered no more
All the domestics came into the room, some
Of them old, grey haired people, who had been
faithful servants to several generations, and Mary
Stuart read to them several chapters from the BIZ
BILE. 1t was calm and happy scene and as halo,
in old pictures, is drawn round the heads Of saints,
it might well seem to him who looked on her, and
listened to her gentle voice, that halo encir-
cled the fair temples Of Mary Stuart, as they bent
down with their clustering ringlets over the Word
Of Cod
His thoughts, during the wild solitude of the
night before, had been many, and almost all plea
SAINT, for he had laid in chamber within old tow
er Of the mansion, ike an advcnurer Of the DAYS
Of old in the Land Of Fairy but during this night
they all most solemn under the weight Of
mere humanity, and while his fancy slept it may be
said that his heart broad awake. His hand had
deprived that mother of her only son-that sweet
maiden Of her onl> brother-and might it not be in
his power 70 supply each her separate loss His
own heart had hitherto conceived no deep affection
but had loved phantoms alone of its own creation
He had led wandering, restless and wretched
fte, for several years, and now, when the light of
joy seemed to be breaking from the distance like
the far-ot and faint streak of the doubtful dawn his
spirit expanded within him, and he dared to lock
forward to bright futurity. Had MOI that fatal
quarrel been forced upon him by the impetuous
character Of his antagonist Had he not received
from MN perfect forgiveness, and manly acknoW
edgement OF his courage and his honour None
reproached him for quarrel that had not been of
his own seeking, and he had long used his skill for
the defence only OF his own life. But two accom-
plished swordsmcn had held each other at the
point, and the young Highland chieftan had recev-
ed his death wound. This night was as still and
GREATNESS as the preceding night had been loud
and stormy; and so, in some measure, was it with
the heart Of Edward Ashton His thoughts, and
feelings and passions, had worked themselves to
stranger, took possession of his mind and in the
morning he cast rejoicing look over the awaken
ed beauty and magnihccnce of nature.
The lady, in whose hospitabIe house he slept.
had thought all night long alternately Of Ism asssl
OF her son. The melancholy hfe he had for some
years been leading in his solitary wanderngs, touch
ed her heart with the protoundest pity, and she won
dered if his parents were dead or if he had father
or mother who suffered him thus to cherish his
unwltnessed and unparticp ated grief. Many one
who had been involved IN the same fatality easily
forgot it. and led the same cheerful or careless life
as BEFORE without blame from Others or reuorse of
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-11-12


was ahcctingly blended with the natural candour
Of bis prime. How was it possible to refuse afec-
ton to such man And her last thought, before
sinking into the world of dreams, was that her som
had expired with a cold hand clasped in his,
and with his head on a pillow which his care hal
smoothed.
AS for Mary Stuart, when she " lay down III her
lovelness she tried to Danish from her closed eyes
the image Of the stranger. Yet why should she
not think of him What was he or could he be to
her, but one who, when far away, would remember
her in sorrow, as the sister of the whose death
lay heavy on his soul She felt the tears be,
cheek, and wiped them away in the silent darkness
once more she prayed that God would send peace
to his heart, and when the touch of the morning
light awakened her disturbed sleep, 10 him her
earliest thought unconscousy turned, and he was
not forgotten in her prisons
The rich and cheerful beauty of the early autumn
covered all the gen-and it not easy for the
wanderer to leave the heaven that to him lay both
within and without the house. Sometimes he asccn-
ded by himself to the mountan.tops and waited
till the Wreathed mist rose up in the early sunlight
and revealed far below the 1notioness silence of
the wooden glen, He sat alone by the mountain
cataracs, and ravcrsed the heathery shores Of the
great wide inland lochs, Or the rocky margin of
arms of the sea. Valleys that stretched off into
the dim and distant day shortened beneath his
feet and he enjoyed the stern silence Of the black
pineforest darkenlng for leagues the base Of some
mighty mountain. The bellng of the red deer came
to him in the desert, as the echo of his footsteps
reused up their antlered heads; and he strained
his eyes to catch sight Of the eagle whose wild
shrek he heard in the blue hollow of the sky
These were his days Wild penancc in tile unaccon
panied solitude Of nature. But hours Of a sweet
and human happiness were now often his for he
walked with fair Mary Stuart alone, with her
mother, through coverts BY the streamlets banks
along green meadow feIs--glAdes where the
young fa~n might be seen at play-and into Gotta
ges where many blithe and weaherbeaten face
welcomed the visits Of those whose visits were ever
Of kindness. charity. or love
Thus day after day passed along, and Still Ed
ward Ashton was in Glen Cceran, lie had narrated
all the circumstances of her sons death to the mo-
ther-and she felt, too truly, that her wild and
headstrong Charles had sought his doom But not
the less on that account did her maternal heart
weep blessings On her dead son, while il yearned
with indescribabe emotions OF tendtnness and pity
towards him who did Justice to all his virtues, and
who was willing to let all blame rest on his own
head, rather than that any of It should alghg him
who was in his grave n cir ST nv, lear Ch4,Ias
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-12-15
KENTUCKY .qGE.NCY.

oBERr TRiPLErr, (late OF Richmond,) having been
~ induced by number Jf Vmgnians to establish him. eli
IN Frankfort Kentucky, Iorthe Of
winch he mas been engaged the last ss years
gazing Hama tiiie tenanting aud selling aud, settling
estates sung collecting debts for that purpose having
prepared himself great expense he tenders h services
aI i1e TO the pubic IN gcnta lie l. well known in Rich
ond sud Petersburg, having done alarge of busnrs,
from the'etwo places and from Norfolk aud EredeIieAs
6"s, as well a' from various Other parts OF the
Keller OJudges Green, iiTOVSc aud Buudn, the Hon.
8 Archer OF lnea DR.. JOAN Adams ana, or of Richmond
hles John Scott and VIM. s. Stone, Fr,IeTckshuig MIR.
WE iaNali Petersburg, aud Mr.. Alexander Wilson, Norfolk
Ao the Hun Thomas Todd, Geo. NJ Bbh and Crit
tenden, Frankfort Ken. Ar Thomas Oreu Richmond
v" who 10 csAsed aHd enPowerelto contract for
his
H. l. mas agents empoyed by whose aid he cnabed
hn notice, q have business transacted part
Leuers, P0t PGf dit eted kralAiv Mil with
sttvulOn.
Frankfort, Oct 1894.
RS Since lht above Penued r. Tripet has associated
himself ia business with Albeit r. burnley, ad Us hereafter
ho'h Wall never tee ah'en; from their chcr e
oePondenss who may make ths ors worth attention.
wall ensure IL promptly iruui
Fen ~ s5---vtf TBIPLErT y BsRNLFN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-12-15
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pursuance ct OF the Superior Court Of Cbanc
Or ihe Richmond District pronounced the 0ih day
March, 1920 Ia III Of CUp M Hughes, a
the 3Oiu ul this month Ohri iO sale the ghest bidder
pubic aucoon Tor oh, Tract OF Land lying county
% Po"hian dnes Il,ser 'buut lu,e below tie
Latcrsyc, bCng r Tract VI L. convey Char
COPELAND h Jesse Hge, 10y decd Of mortgage davd 9Th day
lay 1894, hled among the exhibits ia ine abO.e named
ans containing h sad ieei $50 and qIAlt.r
IT,. sale olllc above descrirt land will
made subject the -ht IL dover Of Ms judith Hugh.
kept and hal! t,Geof The sale viii be
iaIeo. tie pte4.ses. J.GUERKAAr, MS. {. Z. r. ID.
Nov. l. 1925. 5I--a,
The above sse unayoidabiy postponed until "Wednesday
he iih day ii December n,A., winch dan viii certainly
take place :. GUERHANT, .
SOs. Is. VI. 5. e. G.. Il. H.
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