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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

A more appropriate and delightful place,
than the one selected for the celebration, could
not have been found. It is on an eminence,
commanding, on one side, q distinct view
of the Fort, and, on the other, of the Ma.
tional Metropolis, both of which bears the
name of the immortal WASHINGTON.
After the dinner was over, the following sci
toasts were drank, which You willplease give
a place in the columns of the Phenix Gazette.
z.
Our Country, and our Cauntry's friends.
The Stateo of Vrginia: her soil rich, her re.
sources great, her Sons distinguished for
matchless talents, polished learning, unspot.
ted repubGcanism, and mistaken firmness in
support oft. Nine cheers
The beloUed Washington: the pen, the pen.
Gil, and the tongue, have labored to perpetu.
ate his fame, but God can alone, justly re.
ward the services, of disinterested patriot,
and an incoruptible statesman.
Thomas Jefferson: the stupendous powers
of his intellect, like the height of the Andes,
have no equal.
Er-Presidents Madison and Monroe: May
they be as prosperous and happy in their re-
tirement, as they were useful and efficient in
their public stations
Patrick Henry. the Demostbenes of Virgi'
MIA. In the celebration of this Day, let oui
ears not be assailed with the cry Of "Beef
beef, beef"
The President of the United States.
I'm. H. Crawford: How enviable is the
character of this illustrious man; through po
litical intrigue, honest men are sometimes de.
feated, bnt the "lofy" Crawford, may yet,
majestically ''rde in the whirlwind and direct
the storm"
Gen. .7ndrep Jackson
Live, Jackson, live, eternal be thy fame,
Forever sacred, be thy glorious name;
No higher honor shall the soldier see,
Who reads on history's page, he fought with
thee.
Richard Henry Lee: patriot of rs, and
the first who fearlessly said We should be free,
"I1ason of'76": Enough has been said tc
cause the friends of Convention to exclaim,
'sHelp me, Cassius. or sink"
The iHustrious 'sGuest of the Nation" Gen
La Fayette. perfect model of perfection
"May God preserve him many years"
The american Fair: Gas lovely as Venus
and as chaste as Diana"
VOLUNTEER.
Bya Guest: John Randolph, of Roanoke
Ability and independence his peculiar charac
teristics; terror to fawning sycophants, ane
political trimmers.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

rejoice that, in being stung, by such a
friend. his ewes are opened TO a Just
conception Of his character.
II he ha. any more Of these friends,
as Mr.. Leigh more than insinuates, ne
sy;lI thank each If them for similar
manifesta,ion of his regard. All that
10 asks Of Mr.. Leigh, or Of them, is
that they will not publicly praise him,
and of the public, in relation to such
nra;se, should it be bestowed, that 1t
Shall be discredited.
In return for this favor, Mr.. Mercer
authorizes Messrs. Leigh and Co. to
sahl;sh to the world every thing that
thew ever heard him say, or knew him
% do Ofhim, if restrained by truth,
and he will not charge them with in
,spriopal falsehood, they can disclose
nothing, of which he should be so much
ashamed, as to change places with MIR.
Ie;ob. and to become the reputed au-
thor ofsMason of'76.
Twill no, assure this gentleman, what
the Sorld. or the very small part of it,
w;,h whom, have discoursed on the
.ub;ect of his essays, think Of their au-
thor His scheme is evidently baffled,
and he does well to call aloud for help.
He seems to doubt my reverence for
the rame of"Mason of 76," which he
has hitherto abused, and still abuses
not il now seems, for the purpose Of
concealment.
It's, TO me, rerered name. 1t was
that Of a deceased lineal ancestor, and
ofthe very friend, and near relative Of
the only parent, whose fostering care
nv infancy ever knew T!
The last allusion of this writer | will
not affect to misunderstood. His IA
mily and connections l highly respect
Nav he find in increased professional
emolument, a suitable reward for his
abuse of Mr.. Mercer. He has been
nv council, and very able council,
ever regarded him. He would have
continued so, If could correspond
with a man, who has wantonly sought
10 degrade me. Fourteen years of my
life, bear testimony, that it was not
nv inclination to break asunder the
bonds Of friendship, which united us
and that it was not my interest to do
so, he full well knows.
have, now, done, and candidly &C
knowledge the pain, with which l have
found myself dragged into personal
controversy. Inever sought one, with
any man.
Whether it be my lot, TO Journey
through ,he residue Of a more than hal
spent life, in peace, or in trouble; in ho'
nor, or in persecution; | never will for
sake my duty, or abate, if can help il
one scruple of what owe to God, and
my country.
'Ihave been in smaller minorities thar
my quondam friend ever was. Ihave
been, also, in large majorities; and sc
has he. Some small share OF praise, un'
meiited indeed, and possibly Of blame
alike so, have fallen to my lot; but nc
man can truly say, that ever forsook
the friend who trusted me, or the jus,
cause that needed my feeble support.
The personalities of this controver
sy, I hope, are closed. As to the con
vention, let me entreat its friends, to re
gard me, as but dust upon the balance
Letmy country prosper, and I am con
tent, whatever may be the public judg
ment upon
CA FREEMAN OF 1925"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09


rections-and company of DRAGONS
was Immediately dispatched for the
scene of action with a promptitude
highly creditable to the authorities of
! the town.
Many Of the inhabitants followed the
escort, or, few to the assistance of
friends and relatives whose only hope
of safety seemed to rest upon the fee
BILE resistance which the planter and
his mayoral, or overseer, could oppose
to his $50 or 200 slaves, all armed
with machetes and exasperated to des-
peration.
Approximations of the most serious
consequences were entertained during
the day by the people here, who SEEM
ed naturally inclined TO yield belief to
the most vague rumors, which were all
that could be gained from the country
until 7 O'Clock in the evening. Infor.
nation was then brought that the in
surrection had been quelled by the
Monteros, or country people, before
the troop reached their assistance
That about sixty negroes had been
killed, and the remainder, about 800 in
number, had fled to the mountains.
The accounts are yet vague and con-
Trajectory. So great has been the ex-
element, that the most intelligent Of
those who have fed to the town, are
unable to give any clear or satisfactory
information of their near neighbors.
Personal safety has alone been thought
of, and at this crisis / am able to give
but an imperfect and fear an incorrect
statement of the affair.
From the best information my emit {
ignorance of the localities connected
with the various reports, enables me to
collect, it appears the Instruction
commenced about four o'clock in the
morning on the estate Of Fourquier, a
French or Dutchman, who was killed,
and it is feared his wife and or of
his children. From thence the insur-
gents proceeded to the adjoining plan
tations of Peare, whom they also MUIR
dered, but whose family escaped.
Perlis, on the next adjoining plan
was next attacked, but escaped. They
then returned aero SIS these plantations,
numbering Frenchman and his son,
who lived little in the rear, to the es-
tate of Sage & Webster. The mayor
al was alone here, but defended him.
self. Passing down the road towards
Laguinillas, they came to tavern or
country store, the proprietor of which
they killed. From this, proceeding to
the plantations of Mr.. Webster and
Mr.. Chapeau, they were met by the
people assembled, and dispersed.
Fires were seen in the direction they
took, and it is feared that most or all
the buildings upon the estates they
passed have been burned. Negroes
from estates at some little distance,
joined the insurgents, which evinces a
premeditated scheme Of revolt; but it
is . circumstance of great satisfaction
| that the country people were in them.
selves sufficiently powerful to put an
immediate'stop to these concerted ope.
rations of the negroes, and think il
calculated to give confidence Of security
in our own resources against any very
extensive ravages that can be commit
ted by the slave population.
The number Of white men killed j.
| stated to be or 10.
lam respectfully, your obd't. serv't.
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Soon after the procession was dissolved on
the fourth inst. The Company of Independ'
ent Volunteers, Commanded by Capt Har.
mon, retired to the Grove at the South End Of
the Hunting Creek Bridge, and partook of
dinner prepared for the company.
The Cloth being removed, the following
sentiments were expressed.
REGULAR TOASTS.
The 4th of Jiliy, 1s25-Cheered by the re-
collections of 1776.
To the memory Of Washington.
The President ofthe u States: One in whom
the father of his country reposed confidence.
La Fayette: America is ardent in her graft
tude, and sincere in her admiration Of the
patriotism of this great man.
The Nary: Although in its infancy, it has
proved itself an Hercules.
The Army. Not to be subdued by yelling
toms nvinci6les-Witness Chippewa, Erie
and Orleans.
The Militia. The bulwark of our defence.
Internal Improvement: The strongest link
in the chain that binds our Union.
agriculture, Commerce end Manufacture:
Equal and exact justice to all, without too
much regulation.
Greece: May their Armies establish their in.
dependence, and their Councils maintain it.
Our Country-"And our country's friend"
The Holy .aLianee: While tyranny exists,
NAV revolutions never cease.
The aReriean Fair: The fairest among ten
thousand, and altogether lovely.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Capt. Harmon. Henry Clay, the incor-
ruptible Statesman-his pole star, his coun-
ry's good.
BIZ Lieut.. Coleman. Gen. Andrew Jack
son: His Military services will be long cher
ished by his fellow citizens.
By Sergeant Boyer. John Quincy Adams
The friend of the Just rights Of all mankind.
By Mr. E. HeaciH The surviving Patriots
of the Revolution: The man who ceases to
venerate them, ceases to deserve the name OF
an American.
BY Dir. Logan. Brig Gen. Walter Jones.
By Mr. Lyons. Gen. Andrew Jackson:
valiant in arms, & wise in Council.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Communicated

On - 4th inst. a party of young gentle.
men, consisting of about thirty, anxious to ce-
lebrate, in becoming manner, the forty ninth
anniversary Of American Independence, par
took ola dinner, at "Abigail Spring. |" on the
Maryland side of the Potomac.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

The North-American Review, Num-
Der XLVIII. was published at Boston
on the LIST inst. and is filled, says the
Boston Courier,as usual with an elegant
essay and erudite criticism. The in
creasins circulation of this work is
honorable to the writer's and to the lit
erary cha racter Of the nation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
The Copartnership

HERETOFORE existing between us at Oc-
Ill coquan, under the name ofRUSSELL &
JANNEY, is this day dissolved by mutual con.
sent. All persons indebted are requested to
make immediate payment, and those having
claims to present them to either of the sub
scribers. JAMES RUSSELL,
JOSEPH JANNEY jr.
The business will be continued by Joseph
Janney, jr who is now ready to receive wheat
Occoquan. 9TH moist
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

Col. ABERT's Engineers have been
engaged the past week in examining
the country bordering on the Potomac
below Williams-Por and on the Con-
ococheague above. We understand
that their object in examining the Con-
ococheague is to ascertain whether it
can be advantageously used as feeder
for the contemplated Canal.
Hagersto,on Torch Light.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

Accounts from the City of St. Domingo,
represent markets for all kinds of American
produce completely overstocked. An In
mense quantity of mahogany had been lost on
the coast, in consequence Of the incessant
rains. On the night of the 2sth May, con-
siderable freshet lowing to heavy fall ofrain
for several days previous, overAowed the har-
Dor, and injured more or less, every vessel
lying there, in consequence of all getting a
drift from their anchorage. A number OF
English and Dutch vessels were lying in
port, waiting for cargoes. Several vessels
had been upon the coast for mahogany. and
returned to the city with but very little on
board.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Bank Of Alexandria,
To Rent.

&ss!S A comfortable two story brick DWELL
.Rsll ing House on Henry street, with every
accommodation for small family. The cell
lars are good and the house in good repair
For the residue of the term, which will expire
on the Goth Of October next, possession being
given, SOS is asked. Apply to
July 1-2aw3w WIN. B. PAGE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

oSOi ~ W. ANouSSio3
R. S. Coke, ESQ. Judge Advocate.
The Commodore was asked if he had
objections 10 any of the members of
the Court, when he requested to read
paper which contained objections to
the Judge Advocate, and expressed his
satisfaction with the members. The
Court being cleared for deliberation,
decided that he had no right to object
to Judge Advocate and the Commo-
dore's paper, together with the Judge
Advocates opinion, was recorded
The members and Judge Advocate
were then sworn and the charges read,
when the Commodore requested a CO.
ply Of them, that he might be allowed
until tomorrow morning to plead, and
that Mr.. Jones might be admitted as
his counsel. These were granted, and
the Court adjourned until tomorrow,
10 o'clock. Int.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
CoNTNERC
PRICES OF PRODUCE
At .4Lerandria, Mly 9, 1925.
On Sunday morning by

the leave of Providence, the Rev. r. K.
Curly, will preach sermon, in the First Pres
byterian church, on behalf ofthe Colonization
Society. After which collection will be Ia
ken up in sid of that society's fuads.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

Meac- York, July Give are happy to
learn, that Ger. La Fayette has yielded
to the pressing invitation Of govern
ment to return to France in the new
frigate B randywine, recently launched
at the city of Washington; and that he
will remain until after the 18th Septem-
Der, in compliance with the wish Of
government, to be present at the ami
versary of the battle of Brandywine,
where he frs, shed blood in fighting
for the independence of these United
States.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

The income of the Harvard Univer-
sity at Cambridge, in 1924, was nearly
$4,000.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

The Commissioners of the State Of
Georgia, IN company with Major AN
pREws and Gen. GAINES, held talk
with the friendly Indians at the Indian
Springs, on the Goth inst. Two days
after, a meeting Of the hostile party was
to have been held at the Agency at
which the same gentlemen, together
with the United States Commissioners,
Messrs. CAMPBELL and MERRIwETHER,
were to attend.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
GREECE.

The editors of the Boston Daily Adj
vertiser have received the Oriental
Spectator Of April z, which contains a
few articles Of intelligence, from the
seat Of war not before known. The
Egyptian feet sailed from Suda for
ModoR with the second division Of
troops, amounting to or 5000 men,
March 18th, and after having landed
them returned on the Goth to take on
board what remained to be transported.
There will be left in Gambia 1000 men,
viz: 100 at Gambia, 400 at Rettimo,
500 at Canae, 400 at Kissamo, and the
rest at other points on the island. 1t
is now admitted by the Spectator, that
the account before published of the
capture Of Navarin, by the Turks, is
not true. An article which praises
highly the good conduct and humanity
Of lbrahim Pacha, states that, after
having without success published an
amnesty, he had made new incursions
towards Calama,a, and had already Ia
ken and burnt three villages. Presi-
dent Conduriotti on the 26th Of March
had left Napoh de Romauia for Hydra,
10 hasten the departure Of all the YES
sells Of war. A fleet Of twenty-five
Greek vessels was met near Cape Ma
topaz, about the Soth, bound towards
Patras, where eight briggs were blocka-
ding the place. They fell in with and
captured an Algerine brig. 1t is sta
ted that two Turkish frigates and eight
briggs Of war had passed the Dardanel-
les and gone to Metelin, and that the
Turkish feet would sail from Constan-
tinople towards the middle Of April.
1t is said that Ulysses had arrived at
Livadia in company with Omer Pacha,
and that the neighboring villages had
submitted to the Grand Seignor. tits
said also that Amartolo, a Greek Chief
OF Attica, had joined the Turks, and
had arrived at Negropont with his
troops to the number of 500, or more.
The Great Ship Baron de Renfrew,
at Quebec, remained on the stocks un-
I'll Saturday the 2sth Of June, at 10
o'clock, when she spontaneously began
to move, and launched herself very
handsomely. "A gentleman arrived
here from Quebec has brought us the
information, and adds, that prepare
tons had been made to drag her off on
the Monday following.
~ York Daily advertiser.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

The Directors of the United States Bank
have determined on declaring dividend Of
two and three quarters per cent for the half
year Just ended. A surplus of half million
will still be left.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
For Sale,

For Sale,
MEOOn LBS. first quality BAc0N,
ACUUU made from Loudoun and Shen-
andoah Pork. Apply to
BETZHOLD & DEIZ,
July $50 Vest End, near .8lsrmtdrin.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

We copy from the American brief &C
count of the New-York Anniversary celebra
ton.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1925.

The great length of the communication
signed ga Freeman of 1926" excludes al
most every thing else from our columns-it
will be found, however, to be worth the
space it occupies. We cannot deny that
much of it is more personal than we could
have wished it, but the author thought, and
perhaps correctly, that "Mason of rs" had
rendered such a course indispen SADLY neces-
sary.
The near approach Of the time appointed
for the meeting of the Convention at Staun-
ton, renders it probable that the discussion
will soon close-we shall not regret it-for
although to many of our readers, the contro-
versy may have been pleasing and profitable,
to others it has been dry and unpalatable. In
our next we shall give the last number OF
'Mason OF 76," and when Mr.. Richie publish
es the promised communication contradicting
our report of the proceedings at Fairfax we
shall show that report to be tr'ie-We should
have done so when writer in our neighbor-
hood first assailed it, had he displayed as much
candor in the transaction as We expected from
him.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
gEl1lP NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria.

ARRIVED,
July 7.-Schr. Polly, Dennison, st. An
drews, 90 days; plaster to VIM. Fowle x Co.
Schr. Younger Son, Sawyer, Edenton;
shingles to ]. Mcclure.
SAILED,
Brig Messenger, Brewster, Gibraltar.
.uty 8--Schr Hiram, Gibbs, Portland.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Further Particulars of the Insurrection at
Matanzss. In letter to the Editors OF the
New-York Daily Advertiser.
Matanzas, 10th June, 1925.

GENrLEMEN-Great excitement was
caused yesterday by informatiot OF a
revolt among the blackssat Sumidero,
a section of country about eight leagues
to the eastward of this, on the north
ern side of the Island. An express
reached here about IL O'Clock in the
morning with news that the negroes
were massacreing the whites OF, and
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

Schr. Franklin, Simmons, from this port,
was left at Barbados June 18th.
Schr. Ann, Small. hence, at Boston I'd inst.
Brig Adams, Tobey, cleared at New York,
for this port on the 5th inst.
Schr. Mary, belonging to this port, was
left at the City of ST Domingo. the 2lst ult.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

Mrs. Green gave her f rst concert on Thurs
day evening at Clagett's Hotel, and notwith-
standing there were two private parties on the
same evening, attended chiefly by those on
whom she reasonably calculated for patron
age, still her room made very respectable
appearance. Many ladies were there, all OF
whom, if the face may be considered an ill.,
dex to the feelings, were much gratiied.-
Among the gentlemen we have more direct
evidenccxA unanimous expression of salts
faction pervaded the benches, and we heard
some high compliments passed from compe-
tent Judges. Mrs. G. will appear before the
public again this evening, and We hope with
increased success.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
THE COURT MARTIAL

Washington, July s.-Appointed 70,
the trial of Commodore ID. PORTER
and others, assembled yesterday, al
the Navy Yard of this city.
Present, Capt. ]. BARRON, President.
Thomas Tingey,
James Biddle,
Charles G. Ridgeley,
r. T. Spence,
John Downes,
John d. Henley,
Jesse D. Elliott,
Thomas Brown,
James Renshaw,
Chas. c. B. Thompson,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-12-22
PIFGi-NI.i FEMALE .fCADEMY.
(BOydiOn .Nec6lcniurg country

sNlh e'tro'>'s 4 t! Institution wl c mm,nce on Mon.
d'y JAEuty Sh IS, The direction of Jo.enI H.
Nahe "i Toe North Car oua Female Academy md George
l. jsSe',a >'t by hr' WGrnr, hrs Baker and Mis-, en-
h'b'Aer' VINO M educated niht y. C. Female Academy
'ni "a' taught Music here during present YEAR TI.
'H''s - suc', M 'nr ute Needle work Reading Wri-
,,'g t'Hhnrui, Enstsh Grammar, Gtosaphy, Mythology
History Chym''i'y BeeLe,tres Natural Philosophy and
ATon'ny Ih' te'm' r bo1d. with tuition all the shnve
ne "''1's per session aud no srtrn charge ehate5s
M be "slr, hut a, the option Of the friends Of he pups
'"e n oI tuition alone Will he from 10 doars per
''g' ''aso tNo'" and in'tumentaLl and Drawing will
lso b. taught, toe 50 ami the latter at 90 do,. M,
r'oni To, whole payable IN advance. The morals and
"e' e" e '""s 'Ges val receive particular attention.
'iI' ', axe whr i'mc the responsibility deyolycs u-
tIeF trends Goudng ruPils will regularly take their
meals with family will ~ eyery enee; HI. L..
' ih iese hose aoa'Ie department aud lfc.ary
91'me cn'iIe them to .u'h distinction, will o-iye
b" e'Pec7 to he apar of sheets. blankets coyr,iI and
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