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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11

rood : The Greeks talk Of our country
in the most flattering terms, and with
much more amicable and brotherly ex-
pressions than Of any other nation
They acknowledge that they are much
indebted to the English for their sub
scription and loan; but the Americans
appear to them to have done all they
could without any interested motives
Cur consul here, who has delivered a
great number Of unfortunate Greek
Slaves from the hands Of their barbarous
oppressors, has great name among
them. The sight Of the unfortunate
women brought to Smyrna, is enough
to excite the most distressing sensa-
tons. The poor Ipsariots are all hand
some and very interesting. We have
now at home little girl Of about II, a
perfect beauty; and it is affecting to
hear the little thing talk of the unhap-
DIV state of her island. 81 hope" says
she, 81 shall one day be able to revenge
myself, and feel courage enough to kill
the Turk that took me captive" He
tore her from her mothers arms and
would not even allow them the poor
comfort of being slaves together, but
they were separated, and nothing has
since been heard of her poor mother.
To live here, man should have mil
lions to expend in ranscms. We poor
merchants have already given almost
all we can possibly spare, and yet see
many of these unfortunate beings sui
fer, without the power to rescue them.
1t has been contemplated BY some OF
us to address the Society OF Friends in
America, to see if they would not send
out funds for the Ransom Of SLAVES for
though their principles would not al
low them to furnish funds for carrying
on the war, they are nobly ready and
forward in acts of charity. Should
they do this, they certainly must have
the benedictinn of their God and Sa-
viour.
1t would be difficult for me to de-
scribe to you the real situation of these
poor creatures. 1t is beyond any con-
ception you can have oft. Those who
have the good fortune to be brought to
Smyrna, are happy in comparison; but
those poor females who are taken 800
or 400 miles into the interior Of the
country, where they see Chris
tan face, what must be their situation?
l hope there will be no more slavery.
P. S. l have just been told that a can
nonading was heard again last night.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11

ton, Of course there can be nothing to
fear from them. / can only add | feel
as safe here as regards an insurrection
as would in Pearl street.
4 Gen. PAEz,is few miles from the city
with or TOO regulars. We have only
about loo regulars in the city. Ihave
Just learnt that FIVE men are condemned
who are to be shot this afternoon.
Dec. 49, Died, this morning at 10
o'clock, William D. Robinson, Esq. re-
Gently from New.York and well known
as US. Consul at Carthagena and as
an Author. His connections are very
respectable in New York. There was
no men shot as stated on the other
page. This morning we have had two
men shot in the public square.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11
TUESDAY, JANUARY II, 1925.

The Petersburg Intelligencer has
published the return Of our flour in
spectors for the quarter ending the Slst
December, 1894, and expresses no lit
tie surprise at the extent of our trade
in the staple commodity of the coun-
try.
We are pleased to see our commerce
attracting attention; and have our
selves been no less surprised than gra-
tilted at the great improvement which
the late return exhibits. Under our
commercial head will be found the
returns of Baltimore and Richmond for
the same period of time for which that
of Alexandria was made. We have
added our own, by way IF comparison,
and the contrast is truly flattering.-
Richmond, which is nearly double our
population, with the advantage OF
being Immediately in the vicinity OF
some oil the finest and most extensive
mills in the world, exceeds US but a
few thousand barrels; while Baltimore,
eight times our numerical strength, and
under still greater milling advantages
than Richmond. falls considerably short
of four times the amount of our inspec-
ton.
We want nothing but the judicious
application Of the means, already in our
power, to roads and canals, to insure
a prosperity equal to that of any other
town in the Union. The exertions Of
Petersburg is an example worthy of
our imitation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11
THE NATIONS GUEST.

Charleston, Dec. 30.-The mountains
and vallies of South-C Carolina, re-echo
the manly and national sentiments ex
pressed by Mr.. HAyNE, in the Senate,
and Mr.. M'DuFFrE, in the House Of
Representatives Of the United States, in
relation to that most modest and meri-
torious citizen, the illustrious Republi-
can LAFAYETTE. Those are the
best advocates of State Rights who never
permit their native State to be placed,
ercn seemingly IN tie sCrong
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11
MEXICO.

From the Freeman's Jour. Of Jan. 8.
Extract of letter from an American gentle
man, dated, Pueblo de Tampico, Dec. a.
81 observe in the Aguila, the nomi-
nation of Consul for this republic, to
reside at New Orleans. Letters from
Mexico assure US that the subject OF
the revision Of the tariff, will be taken
up before the month of January. A
reduction of the duties on calicoes and
other British fabrics may be expected
to take place. The British agent in
Mexico, is unceasing in his efforts to
accomplish this object. | fear that
nothing will be done in favor Of do
mestic cottons, which are in much de-
mand throughout the republic"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11

The following remarks Of the Clarks-
burg lntelligencer, corresponds so ex-
actly with our own opinions, that We
adopt them, and solicit their perusal:
The Presidency.-This subject, which
for the last two years has agitated the
whole country, is beginning to assume
an aspect of more mildness, but not OF
less interest. Many seem to imagine
that the contest is over-that the re-
suit is already as well known as it will
be on the fourth of March next-that
nothing can prevent the success of Ge-
neral Jackson. This impression will,
no doubt, operate very favorably for the
General, and may possibly have a Ia
mentable effect on those who are to de-
eide the great question. We say, it
mag have such an effect; but we regret
exceedingly that we are constrained to
admit even that such an effect may be
produced. That men who cannot be
ignorant Of the merit, capacity and ex-
perience of the several candidates, or
the importance of the trust which they
are con6ding to an individual-men
distinguished for their wisdom and
sound discretion, acting as guardians
of the common veal, with an eye to
the peace, prosperity and happiness,
of the people, should select citizen,
whose merits are confined to his bril-
liant achievements in the field, in pre-
ference to the statesman, whose whole
life has been spent in acquiring the
knowledge and wisdom necessary for
a supreme director of a great nation, is
not only improbable, but we had almost
said, impossible--morally impossible,
no doubt it is; but moral impossible
lily, like a nose Of wax, may assume
ten thousand shapes in the hands Of a
skillful artist.
BY what process Of reasoning can a
member of Congress arrive at the con-
ciusion, that he ought to vote for Ge-
neral Jackson in preference to Mr..
Adams! That Mr.. Adams has more
political experience and information,
and more talents, must be admitted
BY all. That the General is great
warrior we readily grant-he deserves
the esteem and gratitude Of his coun-
try, for his gallant achievements dur
ing the last war; and il the United
States were nation of Bonapartes and
Alexanders, fighting for conquest and
Misunderstanding for an universal do
minion-there is not, perhaps, in the
universe a man we would sooner place
at the head of affairs than General
Jackson: with him We might, perhaps,
march from conquest to glory, and
(humanly speaking) from glory to glo-
~, till all nations should acknowledge
our supremacy. But We are a peace
full, quiet, civil people, who would Soon
er pay million of treasure for little
spot of land than lose drop of blood
in wrestling it from its rightful owners.
The principal argument then made use
of by the friends of Jackson to support
his pretensions, is, when properly view
ed, materially against him.
There is another argument, or ra-
ther a supposed fact, sometimes used
by Jackson's friends, that the majority
of the people are for him. But in this
they are, in our opinion, greatly mis-
taken, at least so far as there has been
an oppression Of opinion BY votes--he
has not even plurality.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11
DOMESTIC.

W1ScHEsrER, Jan. IAN examin-
ing court, for the trial OF .a'ram u;
Long, Innkeeper of Berryville, chargea
with killing - Caldwell, OF the
same place, in personal rencontre on
the - uit. was held on Tuesday, and
continued by adjournment to Wednes'
day last, and resulted in the final aec
ouittal Of the prisoner. The case o,
MIR. Long excited, we believe, and
Justly, very general commisseratlon'-
Many witnesses were examined, a.
monest whom were FIVE respectable
physicians living in and near Berry
vile. all of whom, with the exception
of one. concurred in the opinion that
the death of Caldwell was not occasion
ed by any injury he received from Long,
who was proven to be, at the time, IN
a state of great bodily debility. Inc
affray was evidently bro't on BY cala-
wells incorporate language; and II Is
due to the feelings Of Mr.. Long 70
state, that it was satisfactorily PROVED
that he exhibited great forbearance IN
not sooner resenting the abuse Oh Y.
There certainly was nothing proved
to the disparagement Of Long, ana we We.
believe his acquittal was UNANIMOUSLY
approved by the numerous PersonsPfe
sent. [Gassth.
Washington Irving'sTales OF a ! raw,
eller have been repubIished in English
at Paris, and a French translation IS NJ
the press. Of the Sketch Book two
French translations have been publish
ed. one under the title Of Noyegs a,ua
americana a Londres, ana tne olne, worL
has been published in Italian 'er'"'
and Dutch.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11

The editor Of the Allegheny Demo
crat, a paper published in the western
part of Pennsylvania, makes the FOL
lowing declaration:
aA AS it is now-it is the duty Of eve
nv good citizen to support Gen. Jack
SON, and resist corruption, intrigue, or
management, at The point fine bayonef
Our liberties are dear to us all-let US
never surrender them without strug-
GLE"
The editor is certainly rash-but we
trust il is nothing more than ,ohiskey
resurrection against his ordinary good
sense; and we are induced, in charity,
to believe that when the excitement Is
over, he will have some little regard to
the liberties of other states as well as
his own.
We admire democracy, but we like
it sober. -
The article on the construction OF
roads and canals, which we promised
our readers, will be found on the fourth
page.
At an election held at Clagett's Ho-
tel, ON Friday the 7th inst. for Presl-
dent, Directors and Treasurer, OF the
Little River Turnpike Companyfor the
present year, the following named gen.
tlemen were unanimously elected, VIZ
Phineas Janney, President.
Charles Lewis,
Geo. Carter, D;,ectors
Reuben Johnson,
VIII. Fitzhugh,
Jonah Thompson, Treasurer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11

Napoleon's House at 81. Helena.-A cor
respondent, who subscribes GA Sailor"
has favoured US with letter, in which
he informs us that he has recently ar
rived in this country from St. Helena
that the house in which the Ex-Em-
peror of France was imprisoned has
been converted into barn, and that in
the room in which he breathed his last;
there is now a machine for thrashing
corn Liverpool Mercury.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11

An English paper, with which we
were furnished by the last arrival, states
a curious question Of law. A taylor's
apprentice was brought before ma
gistrate by his master, an amiable man,
because he would not eat his daily al
lowance, while at the same time he Ia
boured with unremitting industry in his
vocation. The master was fearful OF
the health of the boy, and wished the
court to pass sentence, compelling his
pupil to eat. The court very properly
decided that nature must be left free to
her own workings to satisfy her own
cravings. You laugh, gentle reader.
But we can say with perfect sincerity,
that many politicians, doctors, legisla-
tors and Judges, may here learn a very
saIutary lesson when all interference on
their part becomes as the sentence OF
this court would have been, if that
learned body had sentenced the little
criminal to eat. When it does not be-
come necessary for either Of the above
mentioned characters to interfere, their
interference does more injury than
good; and may prevent the very cure Of
the natural or political body that would
take place, if nature was left to her own
workings to satisfy her own cravings.
Too much Legislation, for example, is a
most serious inlury-it multiplies fines
and forfeitures, and encumbers the sche-
dulles with number of useless statutes
that require general securing out.
Baltimore american.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-11

The London papers state that the
Right Hon. W. Tesey Fitzgerald, lately
appointed minister to this country, has
from early life, formed part of the adj
ministration, he has for many years re-
presented the county Of Clare (of which
he is a 'native) in Parliament, and sue
ceeded Sir John Newport, as Chancel-
lor of the Exchequer for the Irish de-
partment; he always sustained the repu-
tation of an able efficient, and liberal
man, having with great ability advoca-
ted Catholic emancipation and those
liberal principles Of common sense,
lately so fully acted on. Upon the
merging of the Irish into the English
Exchequer, Mr.. Fitzgerald was ap-
pointed his Majesty's Minister to the
Court of Sweden.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

As our affections for this distinguis b.
ed man has rather been suspended for
some little time past, anti our national
devotions running warmly in another
channel. 7 do not know whether an an
ecdote of him would, Just at this time,
be attended to; bat, supposlng the ma
tional feelings will Don be returning
back to its sober senses, | win venture
to relate it. twas given to the writer
by an old and very respectable citizen,
now no more-One who vas intimately
acquainted with the General, and the
fact:
Many years ago, and some time be-
fore the revolution, Colonel Washing
ton and his lady was in the habit OF visl-
ting a watering place in Virginia, and
at which place there was a great resort
of company, among whom there always
were poor. sick aud lame people, who
came to seek tn benefit Of the waters
with very sleader means. An acquain-
, lance with the situation of these peo-
pie, was the constant but secret care of
colonel Washington. twas observed
by the %relater Of this anecdote, that
they drew fresh bread every day, with.
out money. Curiosity led him 10 in
quire of the baker how he expected to
get paid; he hesitated, and said he was
epioined rot 10 tell; that the very peo-
| pie that eat the bread did not know
who paid for it. This but increased his
curiosity; when with strong injunctions
of secrecy, he whispered in his ear, be
received his pay from colonel Wash
ington; that it had always been his
| practice when 1t Bath, and that the bill
was a pretty considerable one.
This is that same Washington that,
under God, achieved our Independence;
and, consequently, our present national
happiness and glory; but is himself de-
MED a monument, Which. | suppose.
would not cost above two hundred
thousand dollars. But the faithful his
torian viii raise a monument to hi.
name, and amongst the ample materisl-
perhaps this fragment may find a place,
A YIRGINIAN.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

had some Of our subscribers diseou-
tinue their papers for a time, because
they could not obtain them until a do
zen neighbors had read them; and in
many cases the subscribers suffered a
total loss. A subscriber who has been
much harrassed and vexed by news
erborrowers has sem us the follow
ing note, which show that he is resol-
yed TO afford his neishbors still greater
accommodations.
M. Frinter, Please send me until
further orders, six papers weekly, so
that | may be able to serve five of my
rich neighbours at once, and have one
paper for myself and family.
A FRIEND TO THE PRINTER.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

and plcasant performances; and that the
occasional difficulties or imconyenleD
ces which might attend them, would
entirely cease with the short term Of
h;s r,r;hIy existence. of, then, Iun.
drrstand YOU rightly" said he to his
instructors, "this event which you call
d,s,h. and which seem in itself
s,rangeIyterrible, is most desirable aud
blisslnl. What a favour is this which
Il, granted me, in being semitic iHhablt
Iapllnet in which | can die" The
priests again exchanged smiles with
each other; but their ridlcuie was
wholly lost upon the cnrapturcd stran
ger. -.
When the first transports Of his G.
motion had subsidized, he began TO re
feet with soar uneaslness on the time
he had already lost since his arrival.
"Alas, what have | been doingl'
rxclaimed he. "This gold which |
have been collecting, tell me, rever-
end priests, will it Avail me any thing
when tie thirty or forty years are
expired which, YOU say, | may pos
sibly sol urn in your planets"
"Nav," replied the priests, "but
verify You will end it of excellent use
Iso long as you remain init
"a very little Of i shall suffice me-
replied he: "for consider, how soon
| lbs period will be past: what ayails it
what nv condition Tay be for SO short
a season? / will bctake myself, from
tbs hour, to the grand ncern of
which YOU have charitably informed
ne
Accordingly, from that period, con.
tinucs the legend, the stranger devo
ted himself to the performance OF
| those conditions on which, he was
told. his future welfare depended;
bot, in so doing, he had an opposition
to encounter wholly unexpected, and
for which he was even at a loss to ac.
coant. BIT Tins devoting his chief at
~tention to bis chief interests, he ex-
cited the surprise, the contempt, and
even the enmty Of most of the lnbab
itants OF The cry; and they rarely men
toned him with a term OF rcproach.
which has been variousiN rendered n
all the mudern languages.
Nolhng could equal the strangers
|! surprise 1t this circumstance; as well
as that ofhis fellow citizens appearing,
generally, so extremely indifferent as
they didfo their own interests. That
they should have so little prudence
and to~rethought as 10 provide only for
their necessities and pleasures for that
short part Of their existence IN which
they were to remain IN this planet, he
could consider only as the effect OF dis
ordered intellect; 50 that he even yen-
dered their incivilities TO himself, with
afectiona,e exp~ostu!ation, accompani
ed by lively emotions Of compassion
and amaZsment.
IL ever he was teHpted for a mo
ment to violate any OF the conditions
of his future happiness, he bewailed
his own madness with agonIzlng emo.
tons: and to all the invitations he re-
ceived from others to do any thing in
consistent with his real interests, he
bad but one answer,-"Oh,"he would
say, liam to die-l am to die"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28
Notice.

A IL person. indebted to the estate Of John
IA Laymaster, deceased. by bond, note, or
bookaecOunt, are requested to make immedi-
ate payment; and those having claims against
said estate, are invited to come forward with
their accounts, legally authenticated for settle
ment. JACOB MYERS, Admir-
April IA.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28
Newspapers in Schools.

Newspapers have been introduced
as a part of the regular exercise ofthe
scholars, in the academy at Plattsburgh.
This cannot but have a most beneficial
effect on the minds of the scholars, and
we have long wondered that the prac-
tice has not generally obtained in our
seminaries of education. 1t certainly
must be as profitable to our youth, 10
be informed of the events of the day,
both In our own country aud in foreign
lands. as it is to spend their time in rea-
ding the accounts of the quarrels of the
gods and loves of the goddesses ofhea-
then mythology.
MIR. Prescott, The teacher Of the Platts-
burgh academy, deserves and will un-
doubtedly receive the warm thanks OF
the parents of children committed to
his care.
.Ab ID. .AdU.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28
Infantry!- attention!

vsvHE Berkeley Light Infantry, commanded
d by the subscriber, are ordered to parade
at their usual place, in Martinsburg, on the
last Saturday in tins month (the 30th,) in full
uniform, and arms in complete order. A pune
tual attendance is requested, as several vacan-
cies are TO be filed, and other important bust
ness transacted.
RICHARD BEALL, Capt.
April 14--tm
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28
Mills for rent.

TOR RENT. for a term Of years, that val.
L liable MIL PROPERTY, situated on
Opeckon Greek, about one mile from Smith
field and seven from Charles town. This pro-
perry consists OF a Merchant Mil, wlth two
pair of burrs, and one par country stones, and
"a frst-rste set of Boiling Cloths; there IS also
a Plaster Mill, aud a hrst-rate Saw Mill sttach-
ed 20 the The LAND attached to the
above will be let with the Mill.
SAMUEL CAMERON, .4dm'r #
lillian Cameron. deceased.
opcckon Min. Berkeley county Z
April Z, 1925. 1T
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I threw down my chalk again, and
began to reflect whether HAD not been
too hasty in the mornings proceeding.
| thought | should have told you to
your faces the reason of my d~iscontin-
uing your paper, and listen to the x
cuse you might give, for the head and
front of your offending | reflected
that there were in our borough, Craw-
ford men, Clay men, and Adams men,,
| as well as jackson men, who wish to
have a say in the presidential election,
and who are subscribers to the Chroni-
Gle, as well as myself, and thatyou have
repeatedly said you were for jackson
| yourselves, you had generously said
/ your columns were at their service. |
told themi bad stopped my paper, and
that | suesseda hundred others or more
would do so though have since learn
ed that was the only one-that the of
fee holders said you published what
YOU pleased, and that in their opinion
you had a right so to do as the editors
of a free press.
Sober reasoning with myself and a
conviction that you have a right TO print
even the opinions of those of your
friends who do not think exactly as ]
do in regard to the presidency, impel
ne honestly, to say It was wrong, and
hat you were right hope that you
| will again Send Me YouT paper.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

We have heard hundreds Of com
plants from u subscribers, respecting
their troublesom neighbors; bat have
never been able to hit upen a plan to
remove the cause of the evil-which is
nothing more nor less in nine cases
out Of ten, than the sin Of covetousuess
There are thousands OF persons posses
~ed ofhouses aud lands and much goods.
who are sopoor in spirit, that that de
pend on their neighbours, who are il
moderate circumstances, to lurnisl
them with newspapers. We have ever