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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-22

peake, formed the third" It was here en-.
joined upon Mr.. Monroe to demand redress,
from the British government for this outrage.
which caused q further delay of several
months. Here It win be seen that although
Mr.. N. expected to have sailed for this country
Immediately after arriving in England from
Spain, he states, il "was rendered impossible
for me, by these occurrences, to leave the
country until Nov. 1907, term Of two years
and four months" On account Of this deten.
ton, Mr.. n. claimsremuneration for great ad.
ditonal expenses, and proceeds to state them.
Earnestly wishing toreturn home, and ex.
pecting to do it soon, through the whole of
this interval, all my arrangements were made
with view to rhat object. Itook furnish.
ed house, in the first instance by the week.
and afterwards by the month, and at double
prices; hired servants, horses, &c. for Ike
terms; bought wines, &c. from the merchant,
paying the duties which might and would
have been avoided, had anticipated 50 long
detention. To these expenses the special
mission added considerably, as may readily be
conceived, Twas, in fact, exposedto all the
expenses ofa special mission, and having my
family with me, which is not usual in such
missions, on the most expensive scale. vas,
also, subjected to the further disadvantage Of
having my expenses as stationary minister
much augmented by the special mission, the
duties OF hospitality, from which the latter Is
always exempted, devolying on me, or rather
the obligation to return the attentions which
We received, from those with whom we had
political RELATIONSHIP intercourse, and which
the national honor required that should re-
turn"
Having examined some of the most impor-
tant items of this account, it behoycs me to
state the reasons which prompted me to the
examination. Men, whom the nation had
supposed incapable ofintentionally attempting
to blast the moral character of our late vene-
rable chiefmagistrate, have wantonly and bru.
tally assailed him. One man WHO has by the
most cunning and artful attempt Of this kind
undertaken it, will yet meet with his deserts,
and the day will come, when an indignant
people will scout the assassin q the character
of MIR. Monroe, and when his name shall be
held up as mark of infamy and opprobrium.
allude to William B. Giles. He Is now
aware that he is sunk too low in the estima.
ton ofthe American people ever to rise.
Facilis descensus Averni:
Sed revocare gradum, superasque evadere
ad auras,
Hoe opus, hic labor est.
MIR. Monroe has retired from the public stage,
with the prayers and benedictions of all good
men, for continuance Of that life, which ha.
ever been devoted to the best interests and
welfare Of Insecurity. CANlLLUS.
81. Juan de Uloa.-The General Com
mandant and Governor Of Vera Cruz
has given public notice, that President
Victoria. Of the United States of Mex.
leo, had decreed the continuance of the
blockade of St. Juan de UIoa, until the
ofthe Republic is formally
acknowledged by Spain. The blockade
extends to the flags Of all nations at
to communicate in any shape
with the fortress.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-22
RIO JANEIRO.


Accounts received at Boston, from
Rio Janeiro, to the 2lst January, state
that some new regulations were put in
force there, by which shipmasters will
suffer in future much trouble and in.
convenience, as we'll as detention in
port. Between the lst Nov. and 18th
January, s677 bbls. Of -four had ar,
rived from different parts of the u.
States. 1t was selling at SIS, and sales
heavy. Tranquility had been restored
at Bahia.
Pendleton, March 2.-On Friday the
18th ult. the Clubhouse, screw, and
about $4,000 pounds Of seed cotton, at
the plantation Of the hon. JOHN e.
CALHOUN, Vice President Of the Uni.
ted States, in AbbeviIle District, were
consumed by FIRE, occasioned by the
friction Of a whipping machine which
had been lately erected, for the purpose
gilmore thoroughly cleaning the cotton.
A dinner was given at Mrs. Robin
sons boarding house, at Annapolis, on
Wednesday last, by number Of gen.
tlemen of that city, to Colonel ROGER
JONES, on the occasion Of his leaving
that station to assume the duties OF
AdjNtant General Of the United States
Army, and as testimony Of their high
respect and esteem. Nat. Int.
A most shocking murder was COM
n.itted in the county of Amelia, in this
state, a few days ago. 1t appears, that
on the Friday previous to the commits
sion of the deed, (Which was perpetra-
ted on Tuesday fortnight) the overseer
had occasion to correct one of the ne
proes placed under his care-that
while the punishment was infiicting,
the negro seized the cane from the
oversees hand, and gave him a few
blows. The Negro then absconded,
but returned on Tuesday morning to
his work. The overseer said nothing
to the slave when lie saw him in the
morning, but afterwards went 10 the
field, taking his gun with him. Hef
then directed the negro to be tied, but
some reluctance being manifested, ne
ordered the other negroes to stand a
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-22

The Franklin Gazette informs us that pub
lie entertainment has been given in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, to the notorious GEoRsE KnE-
nER in consideration, it is said. Of the part
,Oaieh he bore at Washington in the Presidential
Ekcfion ! a number of the members of the
Legislature attended it It is high time
that ihs method of comphmenting our follow
citizens for the honorable and faithful dis
charge Of their public duties, should be aban
doned.--It can no longer be looked upon as 3
: mark Of appreciation or distinction Apub6
entertainment to KREMER-and pabLe en-
ferfainment to men ofvirtue, honor and distin
guished talents implies ffivolity of conduct
that. to say the least Of il, is highly disrepue
bic to our country.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-22

We have been agreeably disappointed in
the remarks of the Charleston editors on the
Presidents inaugural address. From the vio-
lence of temper displayed by many of their
representatives in Congress, we had been led
to believe that some hostility would manifest
itself through the presses Of Charleston; but
we did them injustice, and take great plea
sure in making PREPARATION by copying their
sentiments.
The MERCURY thinks the address sensible,
and its topics wen chosen and says that "the
spirit that pervsdes it IS Of high moral and
patriotic cast"
The SOUTHERN PATRIor says cit is worthy
of the pen of its author, and evinces not only
much liberality of sentiment, but gives clear
and comprehensive exposition of our resour-
ces and conditioner the rights of the peo-
pie and the obligations and duties Of their ru-
iers."
1--WE publish this document" says the cou-
RrrR "with great pleasure, as affording not
only fair and proud commentary on our past
history-but bright promise of our future
prospects. No unprecedented American can
rise from its perusal without sentiment of
high respect for its author-of exultation at
the success Of our Republican institutions, and
aconfdent belief that the new administration
win prove worthy Of its predecessors
The CARoLIyA GAZETTE thus speaks Of it
sit gives a fair promise of the independence
Of character, and absence Of mere sectional
partiahties which will characterize his admin.
istrstion. 1t is written also in manly and
digni6ed style, and without any vain or osten.
tatious parade, unfoldsthose great circumstan.
ces in our national history which so fully jus
tify our national pride"
The great responsibility of the Journal:
from which these opinions emanate, adds te
the high compliments they contain.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-22

The Charleston Courier Of the l4th instant,
says that General La FArsrsE will enter the
city that day at II o'clock. Every thing was
in readiness to give him reception worthy
the state that first received the youthful hero
ON her shores, and that contributed so largely
in talents, blood, and treasure to the happy
result of his great enterprise.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-22

reference to that Office. AS proof Of
this, l state the fact, that l felt most
indignant at>the efforts of some parti-
IAN newspapers, and what l thought
their ill-advised zeal on my behalf, and
wrote letters of severe reproof to seve-
raj intelligent friends who had been in
strumental in sounding my name in the
public ear. ! thought the unanimous
voice of the nation would be heard in
ridicule ofmy pretensions-I anticipa-
ted the Glamour that would be raised
1 against me, on account merely of my
military services, and also of my utter
want Of experience in the cabinet Of
the civilians. Every argument was
conclusive against me. Of a govern
ment purely republican; in which the
military should be subservient to the
civil power, it did not appear to me
probable, that a single serious efforl
would be made toput the reins in the
hands Of military man."
| asked him il it was finally with hi.
consent that the legislature Of Tenes
see nominated him as fit person fol
the Office!
at was by my direction, said he
ga few days before the meeting Of tina
body, / received a letter from a grea
leading character in New York, a per
sonal friend, urging me IN the mostfor
] chile ana persuasive terms to make al
: Immediate effort to rouse the west il
my behalf, before another aspirant il
that quarter, an impicable personal en-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-26
Erfrcct Of a letter to the Editor dated

- HAVANA, July D, 1873.
The ship Fama de Cadiz arrived on Saturday
last from Cadiz, in 33 days passage. She brings
news that the General of Marines is called home ;
that the Arsenal is 10 be done away with here and
that all the Navy officers not attached TO vessels,
likewise to go to Spain. Commodore La
BoRDE is 10 take the command of this station and
vessels hereafter TO be repaired by contract.
This takes load the Treasury, and will save,
it is computed, $2C0, 900 annually. The orders
are not We, received, they were sent by French
iigate which sailed three days previous 10 the Fa-
ma, and has not yet arrived. bARoRDE has Ia
ken command al interim, and has commenced by
paving the crews OF the vessels, who had not re-
ceved any thing for length Of time they are
hencetorward TO be paid as regularly as the troops.
Two Spanish iriga'es TO sail shortly after the
Faina, with convoy with 300 men FOR this sta
zion.
&C \ Dutch ship arrived few days since from
Antwerp, was attacked of Cayo Blanco by an
open pratcal boat containing rs inen-they beat
the boat of and killed 10 II of her crew There
is report that the pirates have taken two vessels
in that neighborhood
" Juiy 9.-1hc Princess Anne has arrived from
Norfolk, bringing in part of the crew of the Amer
lean schooner Ranger, from Norfolk bound TO this
port, captured by the COLOMBIAN schooner Represa-
LA for being loaded with powder. The same Co
lombian has likewise taken five six drohers, and
thus has made 20 or SO pirates, who may have
lost their all by the rapacty of these privateers.
The conduct OF some OF these Colombian vessels is
very unjustitlable.' Charleston uercuyY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-26
LATEST FROM FRANCE

The packet ship QUEEN .Nab, Can't. Richarda
| has arrived IN Long Island Sound from Havre az
ter beng OH the coast about ten DAVIS with calm.
and head winds Some OF the passengers bavf
reached town with one OF the letter bags.
Passengers, Messrs. George, Hamilton, Rich.
ards Marks, ard three others
iheQ Queen Nab left Hayre on the evening Of the
ioth, and care favored with papers 10 that date
wiz. I Fafis papers to the I1ih ult inclusive.
Inc french Stocks on the Iith, were at IOI so.
-ENchange on London 90 days, q, IS.
Accounts which appear to be authentic, states
that the Greeks have obtained some important vic.
tories.
Va the lib OF May The Greek fleet. commanded
by me brave Ca1tdTis who was in the advance
guard OF FIRE ship, favored by southerly wind
attacked the Egyptians Canaris threw himself
among them and was so fortunate as to attach him
sell to one oil Their frigates-two other fire Shin
attached themselves 10 other vessels, and in tbi.
way, IRE was communicated through the whole
heei.-- he consequence was the destruction of
more than s'rty ocsseiS bunt sunk, and run ashore
IL was thought thai lbrshm pacha persisted in Ibis
dreadful battle
In the early part OF May, great battle was
fought in tic neighbofhood of Navorin. !, ,,Li.l.
the creeks were completely victorious. More tbao
5VO o. her enemies were LETT dead on the field. A
LEGION letter Of May 30, ssys--" Official sc-
r1nis OF ms event, have bceh published AZ HYDRA
Odysec has been given up 20 the Creek Govern
meni
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-26

OddessG (i,ussia) .May 2O.-vesseis that are
arriving here, from Constantinope, to take cargoes
of wheat bring as dates from ,ha, city, TO the 10Th
inst.
The vessel sfthe Captain Pscha, narrowly escap-
cd being burnt, and Is ashore near Galipoli. This
accident is attributed TO the bad organization OF
the crew. They also brings the news of the death
OF Mehemet Ali Pacha, Vice Roy OF Egypt. which
information il is said was broughtby courier from
Alexandra on the 18th, but this WE think, wants
confirmation
Odessa, May I9.-The transports. thirteen in
number, loaded with provisions and ammunition,
destined for the Egyptian feet, were captured by
the Greeks in the port of Mitylene, and sent to Ma
poll de Romani. 1t is said the Greeks have good
understanding with the inhabitants of this island
Extract of a letter from Hare, June I5.
" have no change whatever TO remark TO you
on the subject of our market, which continues calm
The Spinners still sufferers and seern deter
mined 10 wait greater fall before they will pur-
chase any cotton. Our spectators however still
hat,er themselves with the hopes that it will be
long ere receive any quantity direct and tina,
the stock on hand not sufficient Tor the wants
of the manufacturers. Some partial sale. have
been eifecedby importers, who glad to- realize
| good profit when they, fin! opportunities, which
ted at to l5s. for Orleans, 81 20 SO for Uplands,
81 Al for Aabamas, Sc. " y. .ucr. .Adr.
In the confagraton at Bordeaux, the LIST OF
June. the loss of Mr.. Mayer, was estimated at
600. 900 francs. He had 100000 insured. That
oil Nlessrs. BsgueIi s. Co. $50, 600. They had
insured ESQ 600 Mr.. Tastel lost 23O, 900. having
! insured 1000. The whole loss was estimated at
or millions two thirds of which fell on differ
ent insurance companies.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-26

Tie Court was then again cleared for dclibera-
ton; and on re-opening the DOORS it was announc-
ed that the application of the Counsel for the ac-
cused, was rejected.
The Court then adjourned till tomorrow morn
ing, at III o'clock. MT Jour.
THURSDAY, July 81, 1925
The reading Of the letters, charged as /" insi-
coordinate and disrespecful," was resumed. The
original of one, the copy of which had been read
yesterday, produced; and material varia-
ions appeared between the Office copy and the
original. A difference was said to exist between
the dates given by the Office copy, and Comm.
Porters private copy: all which is, of COURSE put
TO rights by the original. The residue of these
letters not being ready 10 be produced, and being
in expectation of their being sent from the Navy
Department every minute, the Court waited till
the usual hour Of adlournment without their ap-
pearance.
In the mean time, Comm. Porter stated TO the
Court, that the Judge Advocate had just put into
his hands set of interrogatories for the exalni-
nation of MIR. Monroe, the part of the prosecu--
ton under the commission mentioned yesterday:
that he perceived there were annexed TO these in
terrogatorcs, in order to be identified and proved
by Mr.. Monroe, the letters. which passed between
him and Comm. Porter the 10Th and 18th
March last: which, dispensing him from the deli
cacy felt when called upon to produce the cor
respondence, mentioned yesterday, he had now
no hesitation 10 admit the authenticity of the let
tiers so annexed.
spl
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r. McCANDLISH.
williamsburg, July 1911, 1926.

The african Colony-If this COLONY shall
prosper, as 1t probably will, though it is too distant
TO have much effect in reducing the number of the.
Tree colored population in the United States. which
was the original design Of it, il may have a hanpy
elect on the neighboring nations or tribes in hat
quarter OF the world, and become highly valrabIe
TO us on account of the commerce which il will az
ord Coffee, cotton, and rice grow here az natives
and may be cultivated to any extent. With these
rch staples Tor export, and soil capable of pco-
ducing abundant supplies of grain, what mighty re-
suits may be hoped for when this COLONY of civ;lized
blacks shall acquire power to command the espet
oil the adjacent inhabitants forbid the slave trade
and enter into treaties with the European and
american nation' All these things NAV baonen in
Tess 'han nifty years, and possibly, at an esrlier
PERIOD; and the hope Of spreading light through THE
d1rk land, should make us Jealous for the sgcceq.
OF me PROJECT Notwithstanding it may not material
~ ehect The design for which the COLONY was es-
t"oiished' The present colonists are healthy ard
appear TO be prosperous-and will be tojoed bv
DINERS as last perhaps, as the general good will sg
mt OF. a very rapid accession of popnIatioa can.
not be otherwise than injurious, as destructive Of
those fruits which experience has reared for ne
sa'e'y o. persons and property L.Nfys' Reg
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-26
RoBERr ANDERSON, secry. y"
williamsburg, An July, 1925.

- VHIaWs5urg, AZ Jlly, 1925.
GENTLEMEN, - '-"'
The citizens OF Williamsburg, at a late mee,i,o
held by them having adopted certain proceedinos
IN relation TO the meetings Of your bodv. and de-
puted us committee to present. them to Won. we
have the bonor herewith to enclose copies tbereof
Requesting an early knowledge Of your de,ermipa-
'ion IN relation to them are, very respectfully.
Gentlemen, your most OBJ sery'ts.
ROBERT McCANpLrsu.
10 the Pastors Of
'p"ho"' y Mary College,
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'''''FtO@ 70 III Ut
(Received by the way Of MarseiIles. !
TIE EXECUTIVE BODY.

To Messrs. John Orl,nda aud Andreas Luriouis.
The enemy before Navafino, having experienced
defeats at various times, present 10 distress and
Is endeaVoiTIng to retire intO the fortres.es Of
Modon aud Cvron. We hope hat none Of them
VIII escape Us, and that their present position mas
serve them as salItary lesson. On The 3,st
March, twelfth Api) curious engagement took
place About one hundred Sreeks, under General
dfcrojnnis. sailed out Of the fortress sword in hand
tmew themselves OIL the centre of the eio envy, and
alter having killed more than FIVE hundred ac-
cordmg 70 the most authentic information We have
received, they returned into tho fortress, laden
With booty, having lost oalyon oiihef companions
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DOMESTIC,

WAsHINGroN, July 2l.-The Commission of
Don Augustin Letamendi, Spanish Consul at
ST. Augustine in East Florida, has been lately re-
cob 'CofSiS SoyfgjgY,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-26

At meeting OF the citizens of WILLIAMSBURG
neld at the Court House of said CITY. nm S,,,rI %
Evening, the I'd July, 1925, Thomas (,oJe,,on
Mayor OF the city, being called 10 the chair. and
a'oO ~ 'd"derson, appointed Secretary, the fellow
'"s RESOLUTIONS We're unanimously adopted:
"nereas The meetings of the Visitors of William,
ana Wary College, in which the citizens oe VII
h'lhsourg' and the whole community, have deep.
anu lasting interest, have been heretofore held in
private and whereas, in accordance with the nrin-
cipies OF our free institutions, the peonIe have a
s"' 70 oe present at all assemblages of public bo-
u'es VINO meet 10 examine. and discuss subjects re-
id'lng TO The general welfare
heSofUed, That this expression of sentiment n,
the part OF the citizens of Williamsburp he CON
municated to the Visitors of William and Mr.
College. anu MARY
heSofped, That the citizens of yVilIi,msb,ro
recommend, and they do hereby respectCullv recon-
mend, that the Visitors Of William and Mar C,oi
iege, hold their future meetings in such apay,men,
oil 'he College, and in such a manner as 10 saorI
'ieh and their Fellow-Citizens in general. an on
porlunity tobe present AT their deliberations
heSofred, That Robert McCandlish and RoLor,
Anderson, be Committee TO present the foreooino,
10 the board of Visitors OF William and Ma, CT
iese' and TO receive their decision thereon.
Hesoiced, That the proceedings Of this r,eo,;,,.
De signed by the Chairman and Secretary and ,baS,
ihey be published in the Phoenix Gazette s,d W.,
llamsburg Intelligencer. V -
THOMAS COLEMAN. Gin.
ROBERT ANDERSON, Sec'rv
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~ rom the Williamsburg Phrnix.1
Having Just received the answer of III. Visitors
OF m: Mary College in convocation assembled.
TO The Preamble and Resolutions of the citizens Of
Williamsburg, we deem it proper to republish The
proceedings of our townsmen, that the public At
large may have connected view of every circtm-
stance aPperfaIning TO this subject. We have ex-
ahmed with no little attention the pbras.o,opv
ADOPTED by the convection in its refusal to the ap
phca'ion on the part of our citizens, and find mere
~ words distinguished for the want of anv mean
ing except snch as convey a decided nepative
now according to their caballistc language. &" a
change IN scene and manner is TO interfere win
'he convenient transaction and dispatcI, Of busi-
ness we ind ourselves perfectly at loss to com
prehend We consider this unexpected evasion 81
most natural and reasonable application from The
NY OF Williamsburg as ungeneroas in the Actor,
40 II w'i prove derogatory to their characters, and
moriylg 10 the citizens Of this place. IF we can
procure the names of those who voted in the Mega
i've upon Tbs occasion, they shall appear before
the public, to whose tribunal it is fit thar tbev
should be personality brought There, as tremb.
Ing Culpriis, let them await the damna.orv SEN
'ence OF an indignant community
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-19

hare, the patient historiographer of the
days labour of a pointer-are good
company in the society of country
squires. To this cause we must attri-
butte the rarity of agreeability among
the cultivators Of abtruse sciense, and
among men of heightened character,
who have little in common with the
mass OF mankind, and whose thoughts,
habitually turned inward, are incapa-
Die OF external demonstration, except
on great occasions.
For a somewhat similar reason, mo-
theirs of large families are uniformly
deficient in the agreeable being wholly
pre-occupied with the cares and de-
lights of maternity, and absorbed in
contemplation of the great qualities of
Tommy, for the budding beauties of
the infant Jane.
The scarcity of agreeability exalts it
in our estimation above far more i'm
portant attributes. For, to be agreea-
BILE, implies, of necessity, no virtue, if
it be not that of good nature; and We
ry agreeable creature may be down
right villain. Whatever value may
be set upon the higher qualities OF
head or heart, we are still more intol-
Grant of dulness than of vice, and pre-
fer too often an agreeable companion
TO a true friend
emil ego contulerim jueundo sanus
AMIGO" says Horace; and in SO saying
bears involuntary testimony to the tri-
umph of the agreeable over the esti-
mable.