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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03
THE f SHIP.

The grea: timber ship Baron Of Ren-
frew, built near Quebec, was TO sail a
bout the goth inst. She will go to a
better market than the Columbus, on
account of the reduction of duty on
timber by the late act of Parliament
1t was stated by Mr.. Huskisson in the
House of Commons, that the reason
why the Columbus was not broken up
in London, according to the original
intention, instead Of being ordered
back to America, was, that she would
in that case have been subject TO the
enormous duty Of so per cent. on all
her timber.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

The Court Martial was engaged during the
whole Of Wednesday in examining testimony
and reading documents, a great many OF which
were submitted BY the prisoners COUNSEL
The principal witness examined, was a Mr..
Eliphalet Smith, whose deposition went to
shew the interest he had in vessels in the Pa
ci6c; but more particularly to the fact of his
purchase ofthe cargo ofthe Canton. the terms
on which that purchase was made, the amount
of the proceeds, and manner in which they
were disposed of. He exonerated Captain
Stewart from any share in any of the mercan-
tile transactions in which the witness had en-
barked; and stated that Capt. Stewart had re-
fused to have any interest in mercantile specu-
lations, even when solicited by the witness to
do so. The reading of the documents was
not completed till Thursday, when the evil
dence closed. Yesterday General Taylor
commenced reading the defence and win pro-
baby finish to day.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03
HORTICULTURE

Messrs. Pizzigalli and Degaspari, OF
Milan, Italy, we learn from the London
New Monthly, have undertaken a work
which they call "Pomona, in relief" l.
c. a collection Of models of all the fruits
cultured in Europe, SO perfect, that 1t
is impossible withou. touching them,
not to mistake them for the natural
fruits. The smaller fruits are nodded
in wax; the larger in plaster, coated
with wax. Some, such as grapes, gooset
berries, SC. are blown in glass. ! hss
collection which is already consldera-
bly, advanced, will comprehend ADO
five hundred descriptions Of fruit.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

Sachett's Har6or, Aug. 1.-THE fri
gate Mohavk, after laying sunk in this
harbor for 8 or 9 years up to her gun
deck, in mud and water, has been raised
by Capt. r. Hugenin, and was yester-
day as completely afoat as when first
launched. Capt. H. raised her by in
Producing a number of lifting pumps
Of large size, to which he applied horse
power, and she rose gradually as the
water was cleared from her hold
This IN noble frigate was command
ed during the war by Captain Jacob
Jones; she is a beautiful model, and
carried about fifty guns.-Her timbers
below low water mark appear yet to be
sound.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03
CHARLES STEWART.
From The Charleston Courier.

We have seen with some surprise
the charge in the Richmond Enquirer,
that Georgia has been put off Tor %
years lin the benefits she anticipated
from the Treaty of 1902 under the plea,
on the part Of the United States, that
that the Indian titles could not "be
peacefully obtained on reasonable terms."-
The article in which this charge APP
pears has been copied into several pa
pers without explanation or correction.
1t is, however, untrue, and to place the
matter in its true light, we have copied
the following extract from a Report OF
| Mr.. CALnouN TO Mr.. MoNEoE on this
subject, bearing date March 29th, 1928.
"In ful6llment of the stipulation Of
the 4th article with Georgia, there has
been held seven treaties with the Greeks
and Cherokees, of which five were with
the former-two Of which were pre-
vious to the late war with Great Bri-
tain, in 1912, and three since. Blythe
two preceding the declaration of war,
there were coded 10 Georgia 2,7I3,sso
acres, and by the three latter, ll,735,-
800 acres, making together ~l4,74s,69o
acres. With The Cherokees, there have
been held two treaties, both since the
lale war, by which Georgia has acquir-
ed 995,3Io acres, which, added to that
acquired by treaties with the Greek ma
lion, makes l5,744,o0o acres, that have
been coded to Georgia since the date Of
the convention, in fultillment of the
stipulation"
Sin acquiring these ccssions for the
State of Georgia, the United States
have expended S958,954 90; to which
should be added the value Of 95S,3lo "a
cres which were given in exchange
with the C~herokees to Georgia, by the
treaties of 1917 and 1919, which lands,
estimated at the minimum of the pub
lie lands. would make Sl,244,l37 so.
If to these we add the sum of Sl,55o,
600, paid TO Georgia under the Con-
vention, and S4,2S2,l4l l2a, paid TO
the Yazoo claimants, il will be found
that the United States have already
paid, under the Convention, $685.
243 S29, which does not include any
portion of the expense of the Greek
war, by which upwards Of seren millions
Of acres were acquired to the State Of
Georgia"
"The United States have ever been
solicitous to fulfill, at the earliest peri
cd, the obligation Of the Convention,
by the extinguishment Of the Indian
titles within the limits Of Georgia; a
most satisfactory proof of which may
be found in the number of treaties
which have been held for that purpose,
the quantity of lands which have been
acquired, and the price paid. In fact,
such has been the solicitudc of the 60
vernment, that but little regard has been
had to the price, whenever it has been
found possible to obtain a cession of
lands TO the State. The price given
has far exceeded hat which has ever
been given in other purchases from the
Indians.
81 feel satisfied that it may be assert
cd, with confidence, that no opportuni-
ty Of extinguishing the Indian titles,
on reasonable terms,' has been neglect !
ed TO be embraced by the U. States"
ACCIDENTS.
Mr. George ALTER, of this county
was thrown from his horse and killed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

1t is in agitation in Georgia, says the Phi-
ladelphia Sentinel, to withdraw Governor
1roup, and substitute Mr.. Crawford as 4 can
didate against General Clark, at the next cleo
ton. To withdraw Governor Troup would
be well enough, indeed it would be wise; but
to substitute Mr.. Crawford wouldbe the height
of im~prudence. If perchance General Clark
should beat him, it would give the death blow
to a political life, that might otherwise be yet
useful to his country.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

A FIRE broke out about 4 O'Clock on Tues
day morning in Greenwich, between Warren
and Murray-streets New-York, which was not
cot under before much damage was DONE
The loss of property is said to be very con-
siderable-many persons having lost ell they
were worth. 1t is reported that the fire orr
ginated from the use of one of those new ia
shioned composition stoves, in the garnet of
an old wooden house..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

We mentioned som weeks ago, that the
Professorship of Law in the University OF Viz
ginia, had been offered to our distinguished
neighbor Judge Dade. We now learn that
after due consideration, he declined its accep-
lance, and tina the chair is actually filed by
Francis w. Gilmer, esq. a young gentleman
Of great legal requirements, and highly re-
commended by the venerable Jefferson.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

The Freeman's Journal says that Commo-
dore PORTER has been allowed full pay and
rations, with leave Of absence, during the SIX
months suspension to which he stands SEN
fenced, which is making it a mere nominal pu-
nishment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03
SATURDAY., SEPTEMBER 3, 1925.

The Washington papers contain a General
Order for the Volunteer Corps of that Brigade
to turn out precisely at one O'Clock on We'd
nesday next, to pay their last respects to the
Nations Guest, and to escort him to the boat
which will convey him from Washington to
the Brandywine frigate lying off Ragged
Point.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03
ACCIDENTS.

MIR. George ALTER, of this county,
was thrown from his horse and killed,
on Friday last, between his residence
and Funkstown, from which place he
was returning with his wagon-he was
in the AID year of his age. And on
Saturday, a laboring man, named Tho
MAS STEINER, was killed in a well near
the new Jail, by the falling of a stone.
Hagerstown Torch Light.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

The Virginia, from Liverpool, and the
james Monroe, from Havre, arrived at New
York on Tuesday last. They bring dates
a day or two later than by former arrivals; but
the papers are represented to be destitute of
interest. Extracts will be found in an adjoin-
ing column.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

A letter received yesterday, from an
officer on board the U. S. corvette
John Adams, dated off Matanzas, Aug.
Sd, reports that, Mr.. Brinckerhotf, cap
tain's clerk, attached TO the Constclla-
ton, died on board that rrigate, on the
I'd Aug. of yellow fever.
Midshipman Buchanan, Of the John
Adams, died on board that ship, on the
9th July, of bilious renting fever.
The ship John Adams, and the flag
ship Constellation, were in company off
Matanzas, on the Sd inst.
Commodore Warrington being un-
willing to expose the lives of his Off
GERS or men, in port, is determined to
keep his squadron at sea as much as
pos sible. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

The Georgia Controrersy.-This being the
leading National Topic, every thing calcula-
ted to throw light On the subject must, OF
course, be interesting; we therefore make the
following extract from a recent communica
ton in a paper devoted to the Troup party,
and written, it is said, by a friend to that par
~. The probability is, that the writer is
well appraised ofthe Governors determination
in the matter, and perhaps authorized to
communicate it TO the public. Be that as it
NAV, scarcely a doubt remains of the suspen-
sion of all further proceeding until the meet
ing of Congress
81 apprehend, then, that Gov. Troup,
having done every thing that he deemed
necessary, and nothing more than he
honestly 5eHered 10 be necessary, to secure
the rights of G~eor~ia, and to promote
the wishes Of her citizens, and having
been thwarted in all his views by a
most unexpected and unreasonable OPP
position, is now disposed to let the in
terests Of Georgia in relation TO the
lately acquired territory remain where
they have been placed by the United
States authorities; at least till the APP
preaching sessions Of Congress and the
State Legislature"
[Since the above was in type, We have re-
ceived the National Intelligencer containing
the following paragraph
awe are happy to be able to state,
that Governor Troup, of Georgia. has
by a late despatch, informed the Presi-
dent ofthe United States Of his deter
mination not to attempt the survey Of
the coded Indian lands, which he was
authorized by an act of the Legislature
of the state to have made as early as
he should deem il advisable"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03
u. S. SHIP FRANKLIN,
n-H.- D. xgl No.. mo.

CuHH0 Day, FlH IHuyJ Io25.)
GENTLEMEN: ] have received the let
ter you did me the honor to address me
on the I'd inst. and for which beg leave
to return you my thanks, while at the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03
Late and Important from Buenos tyres.

Late and Important from Busnos Ayres.
We are indebted to Capt. Joy, Of the
ship Susquehannah, arrived at Perth
Amboy, for a particular detail Of the
state of affairs in the Southern part OF
the continent. We regret that we have
time only to give an abridged account
of the facts he communicates.
On the 5th Of July, he left at anchor
in the outer Roads Of Buenos Ayres,
the frigate Maria de Gloria, two o
vettes, 8 gun briggs, 3 gun boats, and a
schooner, all Brazilian, whose boats
examine all vessels going out of the
river Plate, "to prevent piracy" The
admiral had demanded of Buenos Ay-
res, the remuneration Of all claims TO
the Banda Oriental, but the govern
ment had refused to negotiate while the
force remains there. The Patriots had
5000 men, well armed and disciplined;
1000 in Santa Lucca Chica, 1000 in
Durazno, 500 near Colombo, which his
Imperial Majesty's troops held, &c
The coast and Rio Negro are secured,
and the enemy watched. In Monte
Video are 1000 regulars, beside the In
habitants enrolled. Callero is presi-
dent ofthe Patriot government at Flo
rida, and they depend on friends at
Buenos Ayres for arms, sc.
Invasion of Peru by the Bra=ifans.-
The Congress Of Buenos !Ayres had
been advised by Gen. Sucre, that 700
Brazilians had entered and occupied
the province OF Chiquitos in Upper
Peru, about April 26, probably with the
hope of making a diversion in favor OF
the Spaniards, not knowing Of the vic
tory of Ayacucho. Gen. S. had sent
to expeI them, and it was believed tina,
the free states CT South America would
make common cause against Bra-A.-
Gen. Al,ear had gone TO see Gen. Su'
ere, and troops were expected from
Peru at Buenos Ayres, where two de
puties from Banda Oriental were al
ready.
The same discouraging picture is
given ofthe trade at b. A. The Ba'ti-
more clipper brig William had been
sold at B. A. and was fitting out for a
~privateer, as it was said, under a COM
mission from the patriots of Banda ORR
entail.
A British sloop of war has arrived
at Montevideo for the protection OF
British commerce; and the Americans
consider it an object of the first impor-
lance that we should have a force in the
river Plate-perhaps a corvette OF l6
or II feet water, and a smaller vessel
of s or 10. A blockade Of the ports Of
U. Provinces was expected soon to take
place.
Captain JOY is bearer Of dispatches
10 our Government from Col. Forbes,
Am. Charge d'Affaires.
New- Kor1 Daily advertiser.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

Henry l.. DE Koren, Niron e. MCaA,
Hiram Putnam, Daniel w. Colt,
ia. Stevenson, HIM. II. ConkLng,
Joseph MComb, John c. Green,
BOSNIAN Laurence, Samuel Eruin,
Jos. james, Russell BaidWin,
James Bradley, Moses Gibbs,
j. NJ Se6or, .Ambrose II. Bwrous,
ho. Donnel, Perry Rowers,
Charles Manchester, William johnson, jr.
J. Jones. -
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GCOPY.l
WASHINGTON CRY. ODD Feb.

hshiNSioN VII, EZu Tcu.
My Dear Sir,-Yesterday received
your communication, adverting to the
reasons and defence, presented by Mr..
Clay to Judge Brook, why duty and
reflection imposed upon him the ne
cessity of standing in opposition to me,
because of my being, as he is pleased
to style me, Ga military chieftain." l
had seen the letter before, and when it
first appeared, did entertain the OPT
Mon that some notice Of it might, per-
haps, be pecessary-for the reason that
the expression seemed TO convey with
it, the appearance of personality, more
than any thing else; and could the O.
pinion be at all entertained that it
could meet the object, which was
doubtless intended, to prejudice me in
the estimation of my countrymen,
might yet consider some notice of it
necessary-such a belief, however, l
cannot entertain without insulting the
generous testimonial with which have
been honored by ninety-nine electors of
the people.
am well aware that this term emil
lltary Cheftain" has, for some time
past, been acant phrase with Mr.. Clay,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10

of peace, should be much more feared.
/ have seen something Of this in my
march through life; and have seen
some men too, making the boldest pro-
LESSONS, who were more influenced by
selfish views and considerations, than
ever they were by the workings of an
honest conscience.
became soldier for the good Of
my country; difficulties met me at eve
ry step, but l thank God, it was my
good fortune to surmount them.
The war over, and peace restored, l
retired to my farm to private life,
where, but for the call received to
the Senate of the Union, l should have
contentedly remained. l have never
sought Office or power, nor have l ever
been willing to hold any post longer
than l could be useful to my country,
not myself, and trust never shall.
If these things makes me one, am "a
military chieftian."
lam, very respectfully, your obedi-
ent servant,
(Signed) AND'W JACKSON.
To Sam'l Swartwout, New-York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
DEPARTMENT OF WAR
February %, 1925. {
To the Hon. the Secretary Of War,


To the Hon. the Secretary Of Var,
SIR: In a few days, the connexior
which now exists between the under.
signed officers attached to the Depart.
ment of War, and charged with its
several branches, and you as its head
will be dissolved. Although you have
been elevated by the voice of the PEG.
pie to the second office in their gift
the undersigned cannot but regret. the
separation.
From the situation which they have
the honor to fill, the undersigned have
had full and frequent opportunities o.
witnessing the extraordinary zeal with
which you have been constantly ami.
mated for the promotion of the public
welfare. The undersigned deem it un'
necessary to enumerate your measures
they are before the nation, and are
your best euIogy. The public are now
reaping, and will, it is hoped, long
continue to reap, the beneficial effects
resulting from them. The degree OF
perfection to which you have carried
the several branches ofthis department
is believed 10 be without parallel.
You have realized every thing in its
organization that could be accom-
plished, under existing arrangements,
for the security and honor of the Co
vernment, and the convenience and sa-
tisfaction of the public.
This brief testimonial to your pub
tic services, as Secretary of War, the
undersigned are led to offer from con-
siderations Of duty to themselves-but
they would not be just to their feelings
were they to omit to add the assurance
of their profound respect for your per-
sonal character and private virtues -
From these have proceeded the harmo-
NOUS interchanges which have made
the burden of the details with which
the undersigned are charged, compa-
ratiyely light.
Impressed with such sentiments for
YOUR puoiiS alH piifalC SA~SiShSh~",
the undersigned respectfully tender to
you, on the eve Of your separation from
them, their best wishes for your pros
perity and happiness: You will carry
with you their prayers, that you may
long live to adorn the nation whose
honor has been the theme Of your elo-
quence, and to whose prosperity you
have SO largely contributed.
JACOB Brown,
ALEX. MAcoMB, Maj. Gen. & C.Eng.
J. RoBERDEAU, 1t. Col. Top. Eng.
THos. S. JEsUp, By. Gen. & Q.M.G.
GEO. GIBSON, Col. & Com. Gen. Sub.
N. TowsoN, Paymaster General.
Gu. ]. NoURsE, Act. Adj. General.
JOSEPH LOWELL, Surgeon General.
GEO. BoMFoRD,Lt. Col. on Ord Duty
c. VANDEvENTER, Chief Clerk.
THos. L. M'KENNEY, Off. Ind. ATS.
]. L. EDWARDS, Pension Office.
WIN. NJ. SrEuARr, Boun. Land Office
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
WASHINGTON, March 8, 1925.

Gentlemen: ought not to disguise
that your communication of the 2sth
ultimo, making known, in the kindest
terms, your appreciation of my official
conduct in the administration of the
War Department, has deeply affected
me. About to retire from an impor-
taut station, which l have filled for
more than seven years, am consoled
with the reflection, that those who from
their station are most capable of form
ing a correct judgment, have borne
such ample testimony to the zeal and
fidelity with which its duties have been
discharged.
Believing that the utility ola militia
ry establishment depended much more
on organization, and science, than on
numbers, my efforts have been directed
to give to ours the best possible organ
ization, and the highest degree Of
science; to which, l have endeavored
to add, the most exact accountability
and rigid responsibility in the disburse-
ments, as being indispensable to the
moral and efficiency Of the army. In
these efforts ! have ever met with a
jealous and enlightened cooperation
on your part; and if they have, in any
degree been crowned with success, to
your lot, large portion Of the public
appreciation ought to fall.
On the eve of painful separation,
permit me, gentlemen, to add my ar
dent wishes for your individual pros
perity and happiness. l trust that you
may long continue your useful labors
in the service of your country; and that
you may largely share in her conf
dence and esteem, which, next to an APP
proving conscience, is the highest re-
ward for public services.
&c. CALHOUN.
To Mai. Gen. Bro,On,
.aler. Macomb, Maj. Gen. and Chief
Engineer.
J. Ro5srdsau, 1t. Col. Top. Eng.
7Aos. S. Jssup, Brig. Gen. & Q. M.
General.
Geo. Gibson, Col. & Com. Gen. Of
Subsist.
NJ To,cson, Paymast. Gen.
Charles J. Mourse, Act. Adj. Gen.
Joseph Lowell, Surg. Gen.
Geo. Bomford, 1t. Col. on Ord. Duty.
c. Vandeventer, Chief Clerk.i
Thomas L. MKenney, Office Ind. At
fairs.
i'll. Ed,oards, Pension Office.
VIM. M. Steudrt, Bounty Land Office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10

In Lower Canada, the law provides
that, before the creditor commits the
debtor to prison, he must make oath
that he kno,cs he is Immediately about to
leaue the province. A usurer recently
appeared before a magistrate, and de-
manded upon such an oath, the arrest
and commitment Of a person who owed
him money, but who had secured the
payment Of principal and interest, by
an ample mortgage; for this commit
ment, the debtor brought suit against
the creditor, and received t,oenty-tDo
hundred doIars. The debt was s. 500.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
I For tie Phenir Gazette.

Question-If to the fourth power of
my age, add 30, and multiply the sum
by the square Of my age, the product
will be 244,l5s,75o.-Query, my age
by quadratics?
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
SUPREME COURT.

Monday, March 7.-Mr. Chief JUS
tice MARSHALL delivered the judgment
of the Court in the case Of Shields a.
gainst the United States. Judgment af.
firmed.
The argument Of the case of the Uni
ted States against Morris was common
ced by Mr.. WHEATON for the plaintiffs
in error, and by Mr.. EMMETT and Mr..
D. B. OGDEN for the Defendants.
Tuesday, March s.-The argument
of the case of the United States against
Morris was concluded by Mr.. EMMETT
for the defendant, and by Mr.. WEB
sTER, for the plaintiffs.
The case Of 81. Clair against E,ueR
was argued by Mr.. JONES for the de-
PENDANT in error, no council appearing
for the plaintiff.
Mr.. CRAWFORD resigned the office of
Secretary of the Treasury on the Sd
instant. 1t is understood that he will
leave Washington for his future resi-
dence in Georgia, in the course OF the
present week. Bali. Patriot.
Ne,oburyport, Marh2.-A distressing acci.
dent occurred in this town on Monday. The
wife OF Capt, lawrence Brown, who was SIT.
ting by the fire, with an infant month Old
in her arms, tainted during the absence OF the
nurse, and fell with the child on to the hire.
They were both burnt in most shocking
manner, 20 that the child's Life is despared OF,
and the mother is laDguishing in great agony
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10

The temporary charge of the Trea-
sury Department has been assigned,
by the President, to Mr.. SoUTHARD,
the Secretary of the Navy, uutil the
arrival of MIR. RUSH, from London.
10.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10

Lieut.. Colonel. ROGER JONES has
been appointed, by the President of
the United States, with the consent of
the Senate, to be Adjutant General of
the army Of the United States.
Nat. LntelEgencer.