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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
Baltimore american.

We perceive by the gleanings from
English papers, that man by the name
of Samuel Burt, convicted and senten-
ced to die for forgery, twice refused to
receive the royal pardon, intimating
the justice Of his condemnation, and
his determination to die by his own
hands if he could not be made the pub
lie victim of his crimes. On the third
time however of his being brought up,
he expressed his wishes not only to be
pardoned but also to be married. He
stated that his despair of this alliance,
induced him to perpetrate this offence.
The young woman agreed to the mar
riage, but died before it could take
place. Whether the criminal now wish
es his majesty to revoke his pardon
again, We are not informed. ibid.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


Mr.. HAMILTON, from the committee
on Military Affairs, reported bill pro-
viding for the gradual increase Of the
Corps of Engineers, and for equalizing
the rank, pay, and emoluments OF the
Professors of the Military Academy at
West Point, and for other purposes;
which was twice read and committed.
Mr.. ELLIS, from the select commit
tee to whom the subject was commit
ted, reported bill for the relief of Wal
ter S. Chandler; which was twice read
and committed.
On motion of Mr.. Taylor, Of New
York, the letter of Joseph Watson,
PRAYING for the use of an apartment in
the Capitol, for Land Office, was re-
ferred to the committee on the Public
Lands.
On motion of Mr.. PoINsETT, Of S. c.
it was
Resolved, That the committee of Ways and
Means be instructed to inquire into the expe-
diency of appropriating $4,000 for the pur.
chase of books for the use Of the Library OF
Congress.
On motion of Mr.. CALL, Of Florida,
il was
Resolved, That the committee on Public
Lands be instructed to inquire into the expe-
diency ofproviding, by law, for defraying the
expenses which may accrue on the transpor
tation of money from the Offices of the Re-
ceivers of Public Moneys to their respective
places of deposite.
Mr.. CARTER, of S. Carolina, laid on
the table the following resolution:
"Resolred, That the President be requested
to communicate to this House any corespon-
dence, in his possession, which he may not
deem improper to disclose, which has taken
place between the government OF the United
States and that of France, touching the inter
probation of the 9Th article of the treaty tor
the cession of Louisiana.
Mr.. LIVINGSTON, offered the follow
ing resolution:
Resokred, That the Committee on Roads and
Canals be instructed to inquire into the expe-
diency of making an appropriation sufficient
to enable the President to send four OF the Ca
diets graduated at the Military Academy, to
Great Britain, for the purpose of examining
the improvements made, in that Kingdom, in
the roads, railways, canals, and other branch
es Of engineering.
The resolution was not agreed to.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27

NEw-ORLEANs, Jan. 1.-The arrivals
of Cotton the last two weeks have been
HISS bales. Cleared in same time for
Cork aud market, 73e-Havre 1898
Greenock 9e2; Liverpool 800; Bor-
deaux SOY; Boston 4Sl; Providence
500; New-York 2o7-Ss95. Oh the
present stock on hand, the principal
part has been sold, and ready to ship
as soon as the weather will permit
weighing.
Sugar, so far as VIC can learn, CONT
nues to be disposed Of freely on the
plantations at 81 TO cents perlb. Mo-
lasses, Is cents.
Freights for good vessels continue
steady at cent per lib. for Cotton to
Northern ports, and Id sterling to Ii
verpool.
Exchange on London, Il 8, prem
On Boston, New-York, Philadelphia,
and Baltimore q d per cent. dis
count. Lou. State Bank per cent. pre-
MUM.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
FIRE AT SEA.

The schnr. Rambler, Sheldon, from
Savannah for Providence, with cotton,
took fire from the camboose, under
deck, the Esd ult. and continued burn
ing until the next day, when they
reached Cape Lookout, went up to
town, and got it extinguished, after
throwing overheard Al bales of cotton,
and had all the beams from the hatch
to the foremost burnt, and so bales
Of the cargo damaged.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27

DIED,

On the Goth January, in SD year Of his age,
at his residence, near alexandria, Mr.. JoHS F.
SMITH, after short illness flour days; leaving
a disconsolate widow and young family, to Ia
ment an irreparable loss. Ill who knew him
will lament with them the loss of most ami
able and valuable member Of society, and OF
the christian church.
UThe friends and acquaintance ofthe de-
ceased, are respectfully invited to attend his
funeral, THIS Day, at o'clock.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
For the Philadelphia Gazette.
RED WOOL

Among the many ingenious attempts to de-
eeive for the purpose Of gain, one Of different
nature from any thing hitherto know, has just
been tined in this City. As only a particular
part OF the community is liable to sustain an in
jury from the deception, the evil is of minor
import, thou gh it may be well to expose the
fraud.
The article called Red Wool which is used
among Hatters, and is taken from what are
called Vicunia Skins, being in some demand,
has induced the putting up ofdyed Cotton in
place of il, so nearly resembling Red Wool as
70 require close inspection to detect the diff.
ference. Several Hatters have unwariy pur-
chased this new tangled commodity. H.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27

find I am so old" exclaimed the
present King of France while looking
at the dead body of the late Monarch.
A pathetic expression, and strikingly
exemplifying the miseries of old age
and royalty united. These eyes, now
dim, are doomed for the remainder of
my life to read complaints of wrong
and iniustice-these ears, now grow
ing deaf, to be stunned with tales of
foreign or domestic connections, wars
and rumors of wars-and this white
head, that aches for pillow, is to be
surmounted with crown. Indeed,
when we come to view the miseries OF
a public life in its best estate, who can
express astonishment at the man who,
when he walks about the boundaries Of
his native farm, contemplates his fire.
side, his barn and his orchard, turns
his back upon public station with abb
horrence.
Baltimore american.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27

l.abssradcd from the Nat. Int. and Nat. Jour-
MONDAY, JAN. Is, 1925.
IN SENATE.

IN SENATE.
MIR. HOLMES, of Maine, from the
Committee on the Judiciary, to whom
was referred the bill to amend the Judi
cial system of the United States, and
to provide for three additional circuit
courts, reported the same with amend
ments; which were read, and ordered to
be printed.
Mr.. LLOYD, of Maryland, from the
Committee on the District of Colum-
bia, reported a bill Cor the relief of
Thomas Taylor, jun. which was order
ed to a second reading.
Mr.. BARBOUR moved that 1900 addi-
tional copies of the message of the
President of the United States of the
18th inst. and the documents accom-
panying it, respecting piracy, be print
ed for the use of the Senate. He OBJ
served that great difference of opinion
existed on the subject which had been
in discussion for the last two or three
days. He found himself in the minor
ity. The majority were always safe,
but the responsibility, in this case, rest
ed on the minority alone therefore, it
was necessary they should justify them
selves to the public-and it was with
this view he moved for the printing an
additional number of the documents.
Mr.. LLOYD, of Massachusetts, COM
plimented Mr.. B. on the zeal and abil-
ity he had displayed in his support of
the bill. He expressed his conviction
of the propriety of his views on this
subject, and hoped he would not relax
in his endeavors to carry it through.
The question being taken on the mo-
ton, 1900 additional copies were or
dered to be printed.
Mr.. BENTON presented the petition
of the inhabitants Of Boone county, in
the state of Missouri, praying that mi
litary posts and other regulations may
be established for the encouragement
and protection of the trade between
that state and the internal provinces of
Mexico. Ordered to lie on the table.
The bill from the House authorizing
the subscription of stock to the Della
ware and Chesapeake Canal Company
was read and ordered to a second read
ing.
The bill from the House for the con-
tinuation Of the Cumberland Road, was
read and ordered to second reading.
The bill introduced, on leave obtain
ed, for opening passage through the
raft in the Red River, was read Sc
cond time, and referred to the commit
tee on Roads and Canals.
The Senate then again took up the
bill allowing a drawback on cordage
manufactured from hemp imported.
The debate on this bill occupied the
remainder of the days sitting. The
debate embraced the same range of ar
gument, as to the practical effect OF the
proposed measure on the commerce
and navigation, and the manufacturing
and agricultural interests of the coun-
try, which the debate occupied on for
mer occasions, when it has been fully
discussed, and the discussion fully re
ported, and which must be fresh in the
recollection of our readers. The bill
was opposed at considerable length by
Mr.. Dickinson and MIR. TALBOT, and
was advocated by MIR. SMITH and Mr..
D'WoLF.
Without taking any question on the
subject; after the debate had continu-
ed till past O'Clock,
The Senate adjourned.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
SEIZURE OF m AMERICAN VESSEL.

SEIZURE OF IN AMERICAN VESSEL.
Boston, January ala letter from
Pernambuco, November %, says, "We
have the mate and three seamen OF the
brig Exchange, of Boston, which was
captured at sea by the Brazilian brig
Rio, for having powder on board. He
captain H. said she cleared from the
United States while Pernambuco was
blockaded.
"These men Capt. Haden kept on
board from Sunday night until Satur-
day morning following-his brig an
chored OFF this place, and he refused to
let them go on shore, or have any COM
munication with any one, during the
whole time; nor would he, at the time
he took them out Of their vessel, allow
them to have their clothes. The mate
finally obtained scrap of paper, and
wrote with pencil few words, in
forming of their situation, which he
found means to have conveyed to the
Consul, who Immediately made for
NAL demand for them, after which they
were detained for more than "a hours.
l hope the United States will take no
tice Of this outrageous act, which l
think is no more nor less than piracy.
1t is high time for our government to
send. out some strong force to afford
protection to its commerce, and teach
these marauders that they shall not,
unjustly, lay their hands on and detain
American property with IMMUNITY.
"The English and French keep a
small squadron always on this station,
and their commerce is respected. The
American ship Spermo is still unjustly
detained"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
COMMERCIAL.
Extract of a letter, dated Ne,o-Orlsans,

Ertract Of a letter, dated New-Orleans,
January5.
"There are about 200 sail now in
port, and freights are steady at Id per
pound to England, and cts. to France.
There is an immense quantity OF pro-
duce to be shipped, and it is the gene
raj opinion that freights mustimprove.
Yankee notions do not pay much. Raj
sins are worth IS per box, and there
was not single box in market to keep
Christmas. Good firkin butter is also
worth IS cents"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
"Corporation Stock. !"

PROPOSALS. will be received by the SUBJ
scriber until the 18th day OF February
next for Stock created by the Corporation Oh
Alexandra, to bear an interest not exceeding
five per cent. per annum, redeemable after
the LIST day Of January, 1885, and intended tor
the exinguishmcnt Of the present SIX per cent
stock Of the Corporation.
Up. THOMPSON, Auditor.
ION Of t15F
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27

NEw-YoRx, Jan. 22.-It has been de-
cided, we understand, by the verdict Of
a jury, after two days investigation,
that Mr.. Noah has legal right to the
lease of the Office in which his paper is
now published.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
MARRIED.

On Thursday evening, the 18th inst. by the
Rev. Oliver Norris, Mr.. BENJAMIN LLOYD
BEALI, Of Georgetown, to EIzAssTH, dangn'
ter of GEoReE TAYLOR, esq. of Fairfax county,
Virginia.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
SNIP NEWS.
Port Of alexandria.

ARRIVED,
Jan. 26-Schr. apollo, Crowell, Is days
from Boston; plaster, mackarel beef and ap,,
pies to ]. H. Ladd & Co. Lost her fore-yard
in a gale of wind.--No other damage.
Schr. Mary and Polly, Hammond, IL days
from Boston; ballast to the master.
The brig Midas, Prince, hence, arrived at
Roston. ian. 81.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
Wheat.
Classical and MatheMat-
icaA School.

VNHE subscribers have recommended their
i school, in the house formerly occupied
by Mr.. Leary as school house. situated on
Cameron street few doors above DR.. Peake's.
They teach the Latin & Greek languages, and
the following branches of Mathematics, name
ly: Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Sur
veying and Algebra, &c. together with various
branches Of an English education usually
taught at schools. Parents, guardians and 9TH
ers, who are DESTROYS of witnessing the i'm
provements Of the pupils, are invited to visit
the school whenever they think proper. Sa-
tisfactory testimonials can be given both of
their character and qualifications. Terms, &c.
may be known at the school.
Jan 22-3t NAGLE & HAWKINS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-27
Notice.
A SERVANT WANTED.

A GENTLEMAN from Kentucky wishes to
II purchase for his own use, likely servant
not exceeding Is years of age-or an intelli-
gent boy of Is or II. Apply at this Office.
Jan 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
TOMATO KETCHUP,
ANGELS WIGS.

aUpoa the death Of worthy baillie
of Edinburg, his relations resolved To
erect a monument to his memory.
Trey accordingly applied toa mason,
and, among other directions, desired
that he would represent an Angel, bear
ing the baillie to Heaven. The mason
set TO work, and chiselleG out an alarm
ing likeness Of the deceased worthy; on
the head Of the angel, he carved wig
similar TO the haillie's (Which was the
largest wig in the town council,) One
Of his relations, on returning from
London, went TO inspect the subject OF
the sculpture. After musing some
time over it, he asked the mason who
the lower figure was intended for
"Oh, that's the angel lifting our auld
friend to Heaven "The angel"
(said the gentleman) "who ever saw an
angel wear a wig?" "Did ye ever see
anc tciiioM wig?" returned the ar
list. This was unanswerable; so the
monument was erected, and may be
seen ON the north side of the Church
ward ofthc Greyfriars; to the wonder
Of all beh1lders. Engiish Pap.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

NJ. CHApILioN, a Frenchman, is said
to have succeeded in discovering the
Egyptian hieroglyphics, from which
he pretends to prove clearly the Mosa-
ic account of the origin Of this world
the story of Eden, the apple, Sc. sc.
He contends that not single monu :
ment Of all that have been described up
to the present day, can date highe r
antiquity thaniSoo years before Chri st;
whilst Moses places the solourn OF he
Israelites in Egypt 1000 before Christ.
Thus this planet Of ours, which some
have supposed near its latter end, is
nothing more than 6ne chopping boy
Of little better than 5000 years old
What wonderful century is the 10th.
The impress on Babylonish bricks has
been decyphered; Egyptian hierogly :
phics have yielded 10 research; carria-
ges have travelled by steam; passages
cut under the bed Of rivers; the Jews
called home from their waEderings-
eagles made to navigate the air-the
hollowness OF the earth discovered; and
no doubt before it runs its race, we
shall have made plain before US the
principles Of life and motion.
Georgsio,ca Metropolitan,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
RUNNE LES'S
q Genuine Stomachic
BiTTERS.

nR. WEDDERBURN has onhand, good
~ supply of the above bitters for sale by
the bottle or dozen. 1t is well proven that
these unequalled bitters cures the ague and
fever, intermittents, &c. and if used freely
during the fall and spring, there will be no
mSlicine required forpersons who shall begin
in time, to use them; many respectable per-
sons have been cured in this District, as well
as in Virginia and Maryland, of long standing
agues and fevers, and bad managed bilious,
and intermittents. Persons who have been
retailing spurious kind from bottles with my
labels on them, are warned against such undue
advantages, and if they continue so to do, l
will prosecute them agreeably to law.
WIN. Wedderburn, agent, returns his CRATE
ful thanks to his friends and the public gene
rally, for their favors; orders from the coun-
try will be attended to and forwarded agreea-
bic to orders. The price is so Cents per bot.
We, or Dollars per doz. and extra charge for
a box. Fairfaxstreet, Sept. 6-1aw4w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
From The Rochester Telegraph, Sept. 90.

rum btc flOCsetStcS
Active preparations are making from
New-York to Lake Erie, to celebrate
the "mesiing Of the eaters" City is
vieing with city, and village with vii
laee, TO rival each other in commemo-
rating the CONNECTION OF the most STU
pendous work Of the age. II is an oc-
casion which excites the loltiest scnti-
ments Of exultation. Ii is victory
over the distractions which nature had
interposed TO water communication
between the Great Lakes and the Attain
tic-a civil triumph, in which neither
the tears Of widows or the means oil
orphans will mingle With the shouts OF
the victors. Three hundred and sixty
four miles Of Canal Navigation will
have been completed in eight years .
1'hs--~~o.Is OF neither modern ur an
cient enterprise and patriotism furnish
parallel to this magnificent Canal
Well may the citizens Of New-York
prepare to unite their acclamations
upon such an occasion. A nobler
theme was never sung or celebrated.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
CoMNTERCIAL.

FLouR.-A very decided improve
meut may be considered due to the
Flour market, nearly the whole stock
of prime flour has changed hands this
week. 1000 bbls. Of Alexandria Noun
tain, of new wheat, have been sold at
So; 1900 do How ard street, old, at 3-s
Sc; and 1000 do Susquehanna, fresh
ground from old wheat, 50 a 5-sv-the
supplies of Howard street new have
been limited, sales were made the eaN
part Of the week a: 81 81; and ion
prime brands of Gennessee, 6 a Oh
900 bills Richmond new sold for ship,
ping at Sc; and 500 do Philadelphia
ats 7-sa 6. Our present quotations
are intended for new wheat fiour-Bal-
timore Howard-street, per Dbl. new,
Sc IS; do wharf 5oa rs; Philadel-
phia SIS a 5 81; Petersburg, none; Ere
, dericksburg, common, S rs; do Noun
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
GA Mew Hsekly Paper, to be puJlishe1;n Up
per Marlborough, Prince Georges Cy. { Nd
TO BE ENTITLED
The Maryland Argus.
BY G.. G.. SNOOT Il CAT,


4 n offering to the respectable citizens of Ma
Il ryland, and particularly to those of Prince
Georges, Charles, and SAINT Mary's Coun-
ties, the Prospectus of Newspaper, and So
Letting their patronage, it must be unneces-
sary to use the language of duplication or a
pology. This can only be required where the
utility of such an establishment is not evident,
or where its expediency is just matter of doubt.
But, in the present case, where both the use
fulness and proprety OF public Journal are
so well understood, and so universally admit
ted, the Editors feel that they have only to
submit the outline of their plan to public con-
sideration to insure a degree of support equal
to their expectations, and sufficient to COM
mand success.
Having no desire to throw themselves INTO
tie gap between contending parties, or to en-
ter into political warfare, it will be their prin-
cipal study to give to their paper that charac-
ter which viii exclude ii from no good socie-
~, on account OF any real or imaginary hetcro-
doxy ofpolitcal creed
The eyes ofthe ARGUs, open to all the wide
sphere of the .>rts and Scicnces-to every
thing connected with our Internal Improve
ment and reputetIon-to all circumstances and
facts which can illustrate the capacities, or pro-
mote the interests, of the section of country,
in which it is situated-will be closed against
every view which might lead to discord or To-
cal agitation.
1t will be the constant aim of its proprie-
tors to do every thing to further that descrip-
ton of knowledge, and that kindly dispose
ton, which are desirable amCs,gst neighbors;
and to do nothing which will raise the flush
of anger on the cheek, or plant the seed Of
d.sunion IN the bosom OF that circle by which
they hope to be cheered and supported.
With tins 5rief, but, they hope, satisfactory
pledge OF their sentiments, and sketch of
their plan, the Editors come before their fell
low-citizens with solicitation for that sup
port, which they viii strenuously labor to de-
serve. They trust, and doubt not, that they
will find a disposition to cherish their infant
but laborious undertaking and it is on the
strength of that confidence that they have
made their arrangements to commence the
ARGUS, as soon as their subscription list will
enable them to ascertain with some degree
of certainty, the number they may issue from
the press.
The MARYLAND Argos will be printed on
an Imperial sheet, the present SIZE of the Ma
tional Journal-on type entirely new. and W II
ANontain as much matter as amy other Country
Newspaper printed in the United States.-
PMS, Three Dollars per annum, payable in
adyaire.
Advertisements VII be inserted, and all
other kn-is Of Printing done at the District
prices.
V EdiSs of Nes spapers in the District
Of Columbus Baltinpre, and Annapolis, will
confer a faS0Sy gking the above few IN
serdons. NJ sept %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
Wis is TO give Notice.

VGNuAT the subscribers have obtained from
L the court of Prince william county, Va.
letters testamentary on the estate of Bernard
Hooe, sen. late of the county aforesaid de-
ceased: All persons having Gains against the
said deceient, are hereby requested to hand
them in forthwith for adjustment; and those
indebted thereto, are required to make imme-
date payment to either Of the subscribers. -
Given under our hands this 9th September,
1925. ELIZABETH 7. HOoE, execute,
THOMAS Fl BUCKNER, cxecut'r
ofB. Hooe, Sen. deceased.
sept2S 1aw3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
sNINTERESTNG FACT.

The warden Of the state prison at
Concord, New-Hampshire, has been
enabled to pay into the state treasury,
from the profits Of the labor of the con-
victs, the sum OF 5000 dollars since the
rising of the Legislature, about three
months. Is there no way Of obtaining
this secret ironI Concord? 1t is worth
buying in New-York at the price of
some thousands, or we are misinform-
ed. Ne,C York Post
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
Salt Store
COnntrv Produce.
hardware.

yOHN w. MAsSIE has received per ships
% Pioneer, Shenandoah, and Boston, from
Liverpool, large and general assortment of
HARDWARE IND CUTLERY,
Swedes and American bar iron
Polished wagon boxes
Hoop iron, and steel of all descriptions
Which he offers for sale on accommodating
terms, by wholesale or retail, at the old stand
OF john w. Masse Co. sept 90