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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15
From the Franklin Gazette.

We have been politely favored with
a file of Caracas Gazettes to Februa-
ry 9. The following are the only pa
ragraphs of intelligence we find in
them:
Caracas, Jan. 26-We have the plea
sure to announce the arrival in our CT
ty, of Mr.. JOSE ANAsTosIo IoRREN
and IoxAcIo Basque, colonies in the
republican army of Mexico. The first
of these gentlemen has been appointed
by our sister republic, minister pleni-
potentiary to our government, and the
other his secretary.
Caracas, Feb give learn that the
fleet, which was seen some time back
off the island of St. Thomas, consists
of one Spanish frigate, two corvettes,
and four transports, bound from Fer
rol to the Havana, with troops for the
garrison of that Island.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

| duct such remarkable moderation IN
language as that used by Mr.. Clay did
NOT characterize some of their speech
es But the General was not then
thought of for the presidency, and ms
complaints were not uttered to the
neople. 'Tis true there were some
threats, about cutting off ears, sc. but
the days of chivalry are past, and they
all ended in wind. Where is all the
magnanimity displayed by Gen. jack
SON Immediately after the result OF the
presidential election in Washington!
Much was said of the "graciousness
of his conduct on that occasion; his
perfect concurrence in the constitution
ality of the election; but instead OF
this. he is beheld Immediately after,
writing letters for the public prints, IN
sinuating that he alone was the honest
man of the candidates-"No midnight
tapers burnt by me; no secret conclaves
were held, nor cabals entered into to
persuade any one to violation oil
pledges given, or instructions receiv'
ed. Sc" Is this the language OF man
disposed to concur in the result OF the
election 1t is more the spirit of one
ambitious and disappointed, brooding
over his imaginary wrongs, conjuring
up cases that never existed, and en-
deavoring by this course to drag Mr..
Clay into personal rencontre? He
displays disposition to raise the hue
and cry against MIR. Clay, and to ruin
his prospects before the people; but
the effort is in vain: Mr.. Clay is too
firmly rooted in their affections, to lose
their confidence by any thing which
could come from General Jackson.
One part of the letter remains to be
noticed-the vanity of the writer
His illusions to Washington are OF
such a nature as should not pass un-
noticed, and the attempt at comparl-
son is an excess of presumption I'M
pardonable. He was not only sue
cessful soldier, but one inwhom shone
every attribute that distinguish the
great and the good man. He was like
General Jackson" first in wal"
but unlike him, "frst in peace and first
in the hearts of his countrymen."
ARISTARCHUS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15
ACCIDENT.

With deep regret we state that
while the patriotic citizens of North
Salem, with their characteristic spirit,
were firing salute on Friday last, in
honor Of President Adans, one of the
guns went off while Mr.. Joseph w.
Davis was in the act of loading it, and
he was wounded in a most dreadful
manner. 1t has been found necessary
to amputate one of his arms, and he
was otherwise much injured. Mr.
Davis is about 80 years ofage, and has
family. We sincerely hope that he
will recover, and that his unfortunate
case will be properly considered.
Essen Register.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

We learn by the schooner George,
that the pirates were very numerous "a
bout Porto Rico, and Captain Stevens
states that fifty per cent. was asked in
Ponce to insure his vessel against them
A piratical boat some time since went
into harbor, forty miles to the wind
ward of Ponce, and plundered a plan
tation to considerable amount. The
wreck of a sloop had been seen near
the place, supposed to be robbed by
pirates, and all on board murdered
A chest of clothing was picked up on
the 10Th of February off Ponce by a
fishing boat, which contained letters
signed by Samuel Read, supposed to
belong 70 St. Thomas. N. Y. Gaz.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15
To thu Editors of the Phenir Gazette.

q UG lSuHWO t"S L "c'e'~ N~S''0'
Gentlemen: The notice which Mr..
pIeasan.s, OF the Richmond Wing, has
taken of my communication upon Mr..
CHESS charges, wherein Mr.. P. is in
troduced, calls for my thanks not on
ly for the moderation he has displayed,
but for the ability with which he has
treated it.
Mr.. P. seems to think that1 do him
injustice, when attribute to him a
course of conduct in relation to MIR.
Monroe, different from his former one;
and as an excuse for the credence he
gives to the charges, speaks as follows:
GA gentleman of great talents and reputa-
ton, formerly high in the service ofthe state,
and still high, We believe, in the confidence OF
many, charges the President of the the United
States, with having extorted from the govern
ment, considerable sums which he claimed for
public services. Mr.. Giles alledges that he
was officially acquainted with the circumstan-
ces which he states; pledges himself for their
truth, and refers Congress and the public to
certain documents which he describes, as sus-
tanning what he says. Now, let Mr.. CHESS
motives be as foul as this writer would wish
them to be thought-let it be conceded that
they sprang from disappointment, resentment,
personal dislike, or any thing else-still, can
his rnotires affect the truth of his charges He
states what Che says) he knows to be facts
He states them as knowing them officially
as having been Senator OF the u. S. at the
time-and he refers to chapter and verse for
his proofs. Does this Alexandrian consider it
'illiberal and unenGghtened" to believe that
there must be some foundation for charges
thus solemnly made, upon the authority OF a
Senator OF the United States, who recites a
multitude of circumstances in confederation OF
what he alleges, and refers to the. archives OF
the nation for proof to establish them. We
| say, that none but heather can withhold his
assent to their truth, to certain extent. tits
impossible to shut out belief entirely"
A agree with Mr.. P. so far as this,
that Mr.. G. was formerly "high in the
service of the state;''' but l must be per-
United to doubt the truth of the asser-
ton, that he is still "high in the conf
dence ofmany." This is purely gratui-
tous on the part of Mr.. p, and l feel
satisfied, that by reference to some e.
vents which have transpired, he will
have Confirmation strong" that he is
in the wrong. Let him look at the
journal of the House Of Delegates Of
1912, and he will find the denunciation
of that body with minority of thir.
teen. Let him reflect upon the conduct
of Mr.. G. from that time to the pre-.
sent, slandering and abusing those who
had fought for years in the same ranks
with him, who had never done him an
injury, & whose only crimes were, that
they maintained the public confidence
and / then ask, is he "high in the con-
fidence of many?" Let it be conceded
that these charges are true, it only
makes out the case much worse for Mr.
c., and places him in a still more
odious light before the nation, of hav'
| ing given his sanction, when under oath
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15
PIRATES.

PIRATES.
- Captain Hopkins, of the brig Dol
phin. spoken by the Bonnet arrived at
this port, states, that two or three
days before he left Havana, a black
man had arrived and reported that ne
belonged to brig that was taken on
the Double-Headed Shot Keys by pi-
ratical boat, full of armed men, who
murdered all on board except himself.
Am. Sentinel
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15
GENERAL JACKSON'S LETTER.

TO the Editors Of the Phenir Gazette.]
GENrLEMEN-I have seen with no
emotion of surprize, that my last num-
Der, upon this subject, has met with a
good reception; not that the argu-
ments contained in them any thing
new; for the good sense of the COM
munity had already weighed every
thing pro and CON; butbecause they were
additional circumstances to strengthen
their own impressions.
1t appears to be>a general admission
even by those who were disposed to
exalt both the letter and the writer,
that it ,Uas intended for the public eye.
In this admission it will clearly be
seen that the assertion Of Mr.. Swart-
won't is doubted, and therefore Gene
raj Jackson is guilty of dupkcity and
MIR. Swartwout Of fasehood. These
are hard expressions, and will startle
the aspiring Jacksonites, who are paw.
ing the way for their favorite on the
4th of March, 1929, but it is evident
such are the facts of the case.
The complaints which the General
breathes forth for the term "military
chieftain," must excite in the readers
Of the letter no uncomfortable surprize,
when they well recoilect that during
the discussion in Congress on his con.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

During the 4s hours ending at IL
o'clock last night, when our paper went
to press, no less than 80 vessels arriv-
ed at this port from sea-many of them
ships of the largest class, and all with
valuable careoes. The constant influx
of property to this market, excites the
astonishment of even those who have
been most extravagant in their calcu-
lations as to the rapid growth and
prosperity ofthis city.
Nev- York Gazette.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

In relation to the above subject, we
copy the following article from the
Upper Canada Herald, of the l4th of
February:
The following Documents have been
laid before our Provincial Parliament,
by his Excellency the Lieutenant Co.
vernon:
"The Lieutenant Governor acquaints
the House of Assembly, that he did
not fail to transmit to his Majesty's
Secretary Of State for the Colonies, the
joint address to the legislature on the
subject of the decision of the Com
missioners under the Treaty of Client
with respect to the boundary line be-
tween the British Dominions and the
United Sta3es of America, in that part
of the Saint Lawrence in which Barn.
harris Island is situated. and also up
on the subject Of the negotiation said
to be pending between his Majesty and
the American Government upon a
claim preferred by the latter to the free
navigation Of the River St. Lawrence
to the Ocean.
The Lieutenant Governor has receiv-
ed despatch from Earl Bathurst, sta
ting that his Lordship had duly laid
this address before the King, and that
these subjects will not fail to receive
the most attentive consideration Of his
Msjesty's Government"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

BLOCKADE OF TRINIDAD.DE-CUBA.
Captain HALL, of the ship Armata,
from Trinidad-de-Cuba, states that the
port of Trinidad was blockaded by a
Colombian squadron, when he sailed,
and no lighters were allowed to pass
from the port to the River, which
will render it impossible for the YES
sells to obtain their cargoes while the
squadron remains-their intentions
were not known. Bait. Fed. Gaz.'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

The large timber ship now building
at Quebec, is to be launched in May
her admeasurement is 5000 tons, or a.
bout third more than the Columbus.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

Mr.. CRAWFORD, the late Secretary Of
the Treasury, with his family, left this
City yesterday for his residence in
Georgia. The best wishes and hopes
of his friends attend him to his retire
ment, which even his enemies must
respect. Nat. hteMgencer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15
NAVIGATION OF THE ST. LAWRENCE

NAVIGATION OF THE ST. LAWRENCE.
Previous to the adjournment OF Con-
gress, Mr.. CAMBRELINe, of the House
of Representatives, laid upon the table
a resolution calling for copies Of the
correspondence between this Govern
ment and that of Great Britain respect
ing our claim to the free navigation Of
the St. Lawrence. Owing to there
not being quorum of the House
on the next day, the resolution was
not acted upon. We understand
it to be the intention of Mr.. c. to move
the inquiry at an early day in the next
session, should nothing occur in the
mean time to obviate the necessity for
it. Nat. Intel.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

At the late celebration in Boston, OF the e.
lection of John Quincy Adams, the following
appropriate and eloquent sentiment was given
BY the Mayor of the city: "The pure heredi-
tary principle in republics, according to truth
and nature, when the people confers the ia
theirs honors on a son, who inherits his fathers
talents and virtues"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

as a Senator, to them, and betraying
the high trust reposed in him by the
state of Virginia. Have not the "great
talents and reputation" Of Mr.. G. been
employed in abusing his countrymen'
and engaged in such newspaper dispu-
tations, as has drawn down upon him
the indignation of every honest Virgil
MAN and could he with all his "great
talents and reputation" obtain any Of
fee from his native state Would Mr..
P. lend his aid, as the editor OF an in
dependent Press, towards obtaining
him one? Surely not. Then how can
Mr.. P. give his "assent to them to a
certain EXTENT" 1t is "possible to shut
out belief entirely" when the "motlves"
are seen through, and the corroborating
circumstances considered. AS Vir-
einian, l lament that Mr.. G. has sunk
himself so low in the estimation OF his
countrymen. For the honor OF my
native state, and the country, wish
these charges had never been brought
to light. A man possessing his splen-
did talents, might have been an orna-
ment 10 the state and nation-might
have conferred additional honor on the
already honored name of Virginia
instead of which he is furnishing the
lustre of her fair and spotless fame.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

The Russian Counsellor Smirnoff,
has been decorated by the Emperor A
lexander with the order of St. Wladi-
mer, for having saved the lives Of t'oea-
ty-seuen persons on the day Of the great
inundation of St. Petersburg.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

We take great pleasure in giving currency
to the merited encomiums OH the able and ef-
fective administration of the late Secretary of
War. The following high compliment from a
writer in the National Intellgencer, must be
the more gratifying to the feelings Of Mr.. Cal
houn. because of his consciousness of having
deserved it. He has been a profitable and
a faithful servant to his country, and her
highest honors will yet be his reward.
To the Editors of the National IntelGgencer
The late Administration Of the War
Depaytment.-The administration OF
Mr.. Calhoun, of the Department OF
War, being terminated, may now be
spoken of with greater freedom, with
out mourning the imputation OF fiattery.
1t may be safely affirmed, that no adj
ministration has ever been more sue
.~-~f:.I Whan the late Secretary me
into the Department, it was without
orgation. It's now in complete or
ganization. There was then an aver
age of an unsettled account of nearly
S45 ,ooo, 900, all of which, except "a
bout S2,5oo,ooo are now settled
The current business of the Depart
ment, instead of being then kept up,
was continually falling in arrears. By
him it has been so completely kept un-
der control, that he has left the Depart
ment without single unsettled case.
The army was then in a state Of dis
traction. 1t is now in that of nearly
complete harmony, and its discipline,
and organization, and science, so much
improved, that it may be honorably
compared with the most perfect mill
tary establishments. Nor has he been
unmindful of the disbursements Of the
Department. These have been reduc-
ed to the most exact economy and
strict accountability far exceeding that
of any preceding period. 1t may be
almost literally affirmed, that the mo-
ney appropriated by Congress has been
applied to the objects for which it was
appropriated, not only promptly and
economic ally, but without loss of a
cent to the government.
These brief remarks are made, not
with view Of eulogizing, but to do
Justice to distinguished statesman.
For their accuracy, appeal to all
those whose situation has afforded
them the means of forming. a correct
judgment. COIYS.
l(nrch O
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

We perceive, by the Baltimore pa.
pers, that General Jackson has reached
that city, on his way home, and that a
Ball was to have been given to him
there last evening. ID:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

r y, he nrepared, perhaps, in the course Of the
-. wear. to commence the Potomac Canal
and the Great Road to New-Orleans. Tine
consent of the state may possibly be necessa-
nv to enable it to proceed; and organized ~
the legislature of Virginia has been for many
wears past, it is by no means certain that SUCH
consent will be obtained. The lower country
weak in population, but po.oerful in numerical
representation, will be united in opposing II
and unfortunately, too many Of those WHO
have been sent to represen. the upper couh-
trv. have been in the habit of sacrificing tne
interests of their constituents, to the unwhoie-
some influence of Richmond politics. ms
evil ought to be guarded against in time The
upper country ought to put forth its strength
representatives should be elected in every
county, not only wiling, but able, to maintain
themselves as well against the arguments OF
their brethren from below, as against the IN
sinuating and "overshadowing" influence OF
a system of politics, that has too long swayed
the destinies of the State.
We shall probably return to this subject a
pain.-we content ourselves, for the present,
with earnestly entrcating our friends IN the
upper part of Virginia, to send no representa-
ton to Congress, or to the State Legislature
who entertains any scruples on the subject
either of the Potomac Canal, crthe New Orleans
Road. They require, on the contrary, all the
talents that can be brought to their support
and will tend more to advance the prosperity
and importance of the State, than any other
measure that could now be adopted.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-15

General La FArErrE moves rapidly through
the southern country. He left Fayetteville on
Oh. Ath inst. for Camden, and was expected
20 enter Charleston on the 18th yesterday
The Raleigh Register says, that his movements
through North Carolina may not inaptly be
compared to meteor which daz1els for mo-
ment, disappears, and leaves no track behind
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03

of Madison and his Exccllency, as to
what is true, decorous, suitable 10 the
occasion, &c. as contained in his Justice /;
for that Grand Jury have indicted him,
aud he now stands indicted tor libel,
for writing and Publishing his Justice.
AS to his Excellency's declaration OF
war against me, in his letter, that he
means to attack me, (for so must call
liD aud in,rudc himself upon me
Whenever he pleases, let it pass me
as the idle wind. |, however, have had
! sufficient proofs Of the tact, tor be mas
thrown the gauntlet, and ! no" acknowi-
edge that have received due noHce.
His Exceliency ofen complains OF
my temper. am certainly not con.
scious Notwithstanding the injuries aud
abuse be has tried to heap upon me, and
the indignation have necessarily lett al
i) Of exhibiting more temper than was
strictly proper, or more than the occa-
sion called for. But he should be the
last man in the world TO utter such
complaint, after such an attack upon me
as he has made. | admit that under all
circumstances Of aggravation whatever,
1t is right to exercise as much GOODNESS
as The occasion requires, or as the man
deserves who enacavors by malicious &C
cusatious to rob others of their rcputa-
ton,
But there are deeds of which accusers
are sometimes gully, that would set
| words a, defiance to describe. 1t any
remarks which have addressed to the
public in defending my reputation against
his anonymous attack, or in this exami-
nation of his self-convicting letter, should
be supposed too severe, and which
leave TO the Judgment Of others, most
certainly weuId ask the pardon OF my
fellow citizens. But when | assure
them that however severe my remarks
may have been, they are strictly true, |
trust most ample apology will be found
in the aggravated character OF his asper-
sions. request those who have read
his renewed attack on me, in his letter,
to read this examination of it, and the
proofs herewith published.
.SAM'L. M.ROBERTS.
Edzuardsuiite, Oct. loth 1925.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
CANAL CELEBRATION.

The fleet of boats IRON the Erie Ca
nal arrived at Albany on the I'd Novem.
Der, and were received with the firing OF
cannon, the cheeripgs OF the assembled
mul,ltudes, professions, &c. About 1000
persons sat down to public dinner On
the following morning, at 9 o'clock, the
boats left Albany for New York, where
they arrived the next day, at day break.
Preparations on the largest scale were
made in the city for The reception OF the
boats. The theatres were 10 be illumi-
mated, and ball given IN the La Fayette
Circus, which comprises II 900 square
teet, and leaves room for 20O0 persons
10 the boxes and lobbies.
MAJ. Jour.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
OHIO CANAL.

This grea, work, we are grati6ed to
learn, is progressing with rapidlty,
which insures its early completion,
About two thousand laborers are at work
on the line from Lake Erie to the Port
age Summit, distance Of nearly thirty
six miles. The chain of locks is in a
state Of great forwardness; and the
whole OF the work already contracted for
will, it IS expected, be completed long
before the time specified in the contracts.
The Engineers are now engaged 10 pre-
pairing another part Of the line south OF
the summit, which will be ready for lett
ing in the course of few weeks; and as
it is understood tina, number OF gentle
men experienced in canalllng intend TO
become bidders, it is believed the con-
tracts will be effected on terms very adj
vantsgeous to The state.
Chill. Gazette.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
STATEMENT c.

We were present when Judge M'Ro-
berts read his opinion in the case o" the
Commissioners of Madison against Ed
ward Coles" and we heard no such mis-.
quotation Of the constitution as charged
oy a writer in the Edwardsville Spccta.
tor, who signs himself "Justice." That
writer says Judge M'Roberts misquoted
the constitution and the misquotalion
charged by Justice" is a sentence not
found in that instrument. We further
say, that we never heard such an idea
suggested by any person, except as CO.
ming from Justice" Of which we IN
derstand Gov. Coles is author. If such
misquotation had been made, we be-
lieve it could not have escaped our no.
tice. We have also examined the origi-
nal written opinion in the clerks office,
and there is no such Interpretation, nor
any quotation except the one published
in the opinion, and as found in the con-
stitutiop.
JAMES TURNKEY, my GENT.
EMANUEL J. WEST, Clerk.
d. PRICKETT, attorney at Law.