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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-29
,ounce the approach ofthis sacred fes'

nounce the approach VI '"''
tival:
..com. saw that ever 'gainst that season comes
Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated
Th;. bird of dawning singeth all night longs
An then, they say, no spirit dares SUI aI ,'t.
The nights are wholesome-then no P'Ane''
strike,
No FAIR, takes. no witch hath power to cna'm'
So baliowed and so gracious is the time'
Amidst the general call to happiness
the hustle of spirits, and STIR OF the at
fsctions, which prevail at this period,
What bosom can remain insensible:
I, is. indeed, the season Of regcnerated
fsel;ng--the season for kindling not
merely the fire Of hospitality in the hall,
but the genial fame Of charity l" the
heart. The scene Of early love again
rises green to memory beyond the
sterile waste Of years, and the ideasoi
home, fraught with the fragrance Of
home-dwelling joys, teammates the
dropping spirit-as the Arabian ofeeze
will sometimes wait the freshness OF
| the distant fields to the weary pilgrim
of the desert. :.
Stranger and sojourner as | am IN
the land-though for me no social
hearth may blaze, no hospitaole roo
throw open its doors, nor the warm
grasp Of friendship welcome me al the
threshold-yet l feel the influence Of
the season beaining into my soul from
the happy looks Of those around me
Surely happiness is reflective, like the
light Of heaven; and every counter
ance bright with smiles, and glow
ing with innocent enjoyment, is a mir
ror transmitting to Others the rays Of
supreme and ever shining benevo'
lence. He who can turn churishly away
from contemplating the felicity OF hls
fellow beings, and can sit down dark
ling and repining in his oneliness,when
all around is joyful, may have his mo TO-
ments Of strong excitement and sell
qualification, but he wants the genial
and social sympathies which constitute
the charm Of a merry Christmas.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-29

Trade to the British West kdis.-The
following article on this subject from
the New York Albion Of December "A,
will be perused with interest by our
mercantile readers who are concerned
in the trade between this country and
the British West India Islands,
THE COLONIAL TRADE.
The Collector of the port of Halifax,
the Hon. 7. N. Jeffrey, has signi6ed,
officially, to the Halifax Chamber Of
Commerce, that he canno, admit Anne
rican vessels to entry under the provi-
slons of the new Colonial Trade Act,
which goes into operation on the 5th OF
January next. Mr.. Jeffrey POUNDS his
objection on the wording OF the 4th
section of the act, which is as follows:
Sec. w. And whereas by the Law
Of Navigation foreign ships are per-
mitted TO import into any Of the Brit
ISL possessions abroad, from the coun-
tries 10 which they belong, goods the
produce Of those countries, and to ex-
port goods from such possessions to be
carried to any foreign country what.
ever: And whereas il is expedient that
such permissions should be subject to
certain conditions: be it therefore Ell.
acted, that the privileges thereby grant.
ed to foreign ships shall be Limited to
the ships Of those countries which, hav-
ing Colonial possessions, shall grant
the like privileges Of trading with these
possessions to British ships, or which,
not having Colonial possessions, shall
place the commerce and navigation OF
this country. and of its possessions a.
broad, upon the footing Of the most ia
vored nation, unless his Majesty by his
order in council shall in any case deem
it expedient to grant the whole or any
Of such privileges to the ships OF any
foreign country, although the condi-
tons aforesaid shall not in all respects
be fulfilled by such foreign country.
The decision has come somewhat
unexpectedly upon many Of the mer-
chants engaged in that trade, as the
first of the two Colonial Acts passed
during the last session Of the Imperial
Parliament. which has been most &C.
nerally read, did not contain the above
clause: and check has, therefore, been
given to a number Of shipments ready
to be made to the Colonies. But the
effect will not be so great as many ina
CINE, as all the provisions oil the new
acts will go into operation on the sth oil
January, with this exception. Ameri'
can manufactured goods, Of almost eve
ry description, will be admitted in Bril-
fish vessels, and the moment the Con-
gress ofthe United States repea!s the
foreign tonnage and discriminating du-
ties on British Colonial vessels, which
great Britain does by the act in que''
ton with regard to American vessels
then will American vessels be admit
ted, and enjoy in very many respects
the privilege Of British vessels.
The President in his message seem
ed to hold out some prospect that TINS
would be done. We believe he is en-
powered by former act Of Congress
to repeal those discriminating duties
but as he has recommended the sub
ject to the consideration of Congress,
he probably prefers that the Legislature
alone should decide upon the eq'ha-
Tents Of the terms offered by Great br''
tain. 1t is perhaps not altogether uh'
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

The question on all expensive inter.
nal improvements constantly repeated
on the floor of legislation, as well a,
elsewhere, is, where is capital to be
found How far it is prudent or adyi.
sable to employ foreign money in thi.
way is question with which we shall
not presume to intermeddle. Blu, that
this may be obtained, and in any a.
mount, on good security, we have not
the slightest doubt. Foreign capitaIi s
now seeking sources ofactive employ.
ment all over Europe, and it requires
but a word spoken and it may be had in
America also. The bill now before
the legislatures Of New-York, Penn.
sylvania and Maryland, authorizing Ii.
mited partnerships, is framed express.
ly with a view to the employment Of
idle capital. Wecannot suppose for
moment that so profitable an invest
ment as a canal or road stock would be
by the capitalist regarded with indiffer
ence. Baltimore american.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

each side, in early life. In the course
of one or two years the loss will not be
discoverable, the spaces having entirely
closed in that time, allowing ease and
regularity to the rest of the teeth. l
am aware that many persons are UNI
willing to submit to this course: they
object to loosing sound teeth; but sure
ly it is not too dear price to give for
the continued preservation of the re-
naming, and avoiding the necessity OF
having them operated upon by the file,
in after life. PHILANTHROPY.
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From the PHILADELPHIA Freeman's Journal

From the Philadelphia Freemun's Journal
The editor Of the National Gazette
believes that the bulletin and accounts
OF affairs in Colombia published in our
paper of Friday, is fabrication from
Panama, made up for stockjobbing
purposes. From the authorities given
in the Gazette, we are inclined to be-
lieve that it may be possible they are
such-it is equally as possible, how
ever, that although the papers & letters
quoted may be silent on the subject,
the event may still have taken place.
The letter and proclamation in Spanish
which we received, are from highly
respectable gentleman, formerly Of this
city, and now resident at Panama, and
may be seen at our Office. If there is
any imposition in the business, it must
have been one practised on him, which
is rather improbable, as he is on the
spot, and ofnecessity must be acquaim-
ed with events as they transpire in that
country. The letter came by ship to
New-York, and was transmitted to us
through the post Office. Should the
news prove false, which is yet extreme
ly doubtful, we shall regret our agency
in giving currency to it, as much us
those who shall be deceived by it.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19
COUNTERFEITERS.

We learn that that the high consta-
BILE, yesterday, discovered in Cherry.
street nest Of counterfeiters, three Of
whom were taken before the Mayor
Our informant mentions, that the neigh
bors had for some time noticed thattb
house in which these people were ia
ken, was occupied only at night, when
some considerable business appeared
TO be carried on: this induced them to
give information to the proper authori-
ties, & we are told the rogues "were ta-
ken in the very act" Phila. paper.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19
AMSTERDAM CANAL.

A frigate of A guns, and drawing
Is feet water, has just passed the new
Canal that leads to Amsterdam and
New Dieppe. During the passage,
the frigate encountered very large
merchant ship from India, and they
passed each other without the least
difficulty. This canal was made to a.
void the dangers Of the Zuyderzee, and
is 100 feet wide in the narrowest part.
There are four gates of sufficient
breadth to receive ships ofthe line. Two
steam boats will in future be employed
to tow vessels of all sizes. Paris pap.
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For the Phenir Gazette.l
DENTISTRY No. Ill.

DEN 1lS Ky NO. Ill.
MEssRs. EDIroRs-In my last it was
remarked, that ga cause Of lamentation
frequently originated in the neglect Of Pa
rents TO haze the temporary teeth Of chill
dren removed in time, TO aAo,o the good ar
rangement Of the permanent SET" / feel
the more authorized to make this asser-
ton, that l almost daily meet with de-
cayed and irregular teeth in the mouths
of children, proceeding from the mat
tention of parents, in this respect; and
Icannot drop the subjectIwithout max
ing another effort TO impress its i'm
portance on the minds of parents, and
mothers in particular, whose domestic
duties give them more frequent oppor-
tunities of noticing the progress Of
dentition in their children. Many and
many fond parent have known, who,
though anxiously interested for the
happiness and welfare of child, has
been the indirect cause of suferings
and years of torment TO that child, by
carelessly neglecting its teeth, at a time
when they might have been rendered
sound and lasting. have listened to
many an affectionate mothers vain and
tardy regret, that she had not been
more attentive or more conhding; and
have also kaown parents, who, though
appraised of the importance OF having
the teeth of their children attended to
in time, have, by their too great indul-
gence I'm such cases deserving the name
Of ,oeaknsss,) permitted them to take an
irregular and deformed set, resulting
in their early loss. And yet how east
ly all this might be avoided:-but lit
tie frmness and timely attention would
remedy, or rather prevent evils that,
in after life, may only be palliated by
submitting to painful and tedious ope-
rations. During the time of shedding,
the teeth of children should be inspect
ed occasionally, by person whose
knowledge of dentistry is, at least, suffi-
Gent to enable him to observe the tar
diness or'deviations of nature, and aid or
correct her when necessary. The Sec
ond growth Of teeth being always larg-
er than the first, require greater space
for their good arrangement:-Thus the
four front teeth of the permanent set,
occupy as much room as six Of the
temporary; and unless the latter are ex-
tracted in time, the permanent teeth
take an irregular position in the jaw,
and crowd one upon another. 1t has
been well ascertained, that the most
frequent cause of decay in young per-
manent teeth, is the pressure arising
from the too tardy extraction Of the
temporary; and this pressure exists in
the greatest degree between those
teeth situated in the front of the mouth
because of their single fang and a
natural propensity which all in the up
per mandible have to incline and press
forward. The great object should,
therefore, be, to remove this primitive
cause of decay; and the only means is
to make ample room for the good ar
rangement of the permanent teeth, by
the timely removal of the temporary.
There are cases in which the number
and size of the second teeth, is too
great for the compass of the jaw; and
when this circumstance occasions their
being crowded, it then becomes advi-
sable to loose one permanent tooth on
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19
INDIAN TREATY.

MiAedgerle, Geo. Feb. Am express
has gone on to give notice to the Chiefs
of the Greek nation of Indians to meet
for the purpose of holding treaty, on
the TIN of February, at the Indian
Springs. The meeting is to be confin-
ed to the Indians living on the lands
within the boundary Of Georgia. The
others, however, will be invited to at
tend.
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fEor the Paeniz Gazette.l

QUEsTIoN.-By selling a piece OF
muslin at a certain price per yard, l
gained the prime cost of nine yards,
which was just as much per cent as the
number of yards in the piece: how ma
ny yards were there?
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

We learn from Capt. Lucket, that Alexan-
dria King street Flour is actually selling at
ST. Thomas for so cents in the barrel more
than the best Baltimore. Mr.. John Furlong
from this place, sold just before Capt. l.. left
there, fifty barrels of Alexandria flour, at 81;
s63 being the greatest price that could be OBJ
tanned for Baltimore, or any other in the mar
ket. We have abundance ofevidence In this
fact, as well as in many other similar ones, which
have come under our notice, that since the
late happy changein our Inspection Laws, flour
from this port is rapidly rising in public est
nation; and if our inspectors continue as &C
tive and vigilanS as they have begun, the
most important and beneficial consequences
must be the result.
But few months ago, the alexandria brand
was fifty cents below that Of Baltimore it is
now equal every where, and in one instance,
as we have shown, fifty cents above it. When
We look at the enormous difference that this
must make to the farmer and the miller, we
are encouraged in the hope, that Roads will
be made and all other facilities granted to our
country friends to enable them to avail them
selves Of our market.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

The following letter from p. p. BARBECUE,
ESQ. to the Governor Of Virginia, renders 1t
certain that the general government is to lose
the services of this great man. Until we read
it, we still hoped that he might be induced to
continue the exercise fhis great talents where
they were most wanted:-
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 10, 1925.
DEAR SIR: / have received your let
ter of the sth inst. enclosing me COM
mission as Judge of the General Court.
I duly appreciate this evididence OF the
confidence of the Legislature OF my
native State, and l feel myself under
personal obligations to you, tor the
friendly sentiments contained in your
letter. 1t not being necessary with a
view to my Courts, that | should resign
my seat in Congress till the close OF
the session, and having understood that
it was the wish of the Legislature that
should continue during this session,
shall postpone qualifying under the
commission, till the 4th day Of March.
l beg you, however, to consider that the
appointment is accepted, the actual
qualification being postponed for the
reason which / have stated.
With sentiments of sincere esteem,
/ am yours, respectfully,
P. P. BARBOUR.
His Excellency, JAMES peasants,
Governor of Virgins"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19
sr1pnEum COURT.

Wednesday, Feb. le.-The argument
of the case Of the ship Santa Maria and
cargo, was concluded by Mr.. D. HoFF-
MAN for the claimants, and by the AT
ToRNKY GENERAL for the captors.
The argument of the case of Darby
VS.. Moyer, was commenced by Mr.
sacks for the plaintiffs in error.
Thursday, Fsb.-The case Of Darby,
VS.. Wager, was further argued by Mr..
D. HOFFMAN and Mr.. WHITE for the
Defendant in error.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1925.

Previous engagements preventing the at
tendance of several gentlemen, whom it would
he desirable to see at the meeting of the citi-
gems, appointed to take place this evening !;
and others being absent from town, it has been
thought advisable, by some of the warmest
friends Of the measure, to postpone it to some
more convenient time-due notice Of which
shall be given.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19
From the York, PA. Recorder.
THE SWORD.

1t is well known that during the sit
ting of Congress, in this borough, in
the gloomy period of l777, that body
voted Sword to Gen. La Fayette, as a
testimony of its appreciation of his
conduct and services in the American
cause. During the Generals late visit
to this place, the circumstance was ca
sually adverted to, in the presence of
the son; and from him we learned, that
some accident having befallen the
blade of the sword, the general-still
pricing the hilt-had another blade
made, and fitted to it out Of the Key Of
the Bastile. Thus constituted, the
sword is doubly interesting to its be-
loved owner, as memento OF times,
and tolls, and trials past. 1t is the
spoils Of vanquished tyranny, blended
with the free gift of a free people.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

ApPLEs.-It appears from N. E. Far
mer, that there are some apple trees
in this State, New York, and New
Jersey, which bear apples, of which
about one half of each is sweet and the
other half sour. L. Peters, of West
borough, states that there is one tree
in Medfeld, and another in Strewsbu-
bury, which produce apples without
any core. The. trees never blossom.
Boston Pail.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

The friends of Mr.. ADAMS, in Baltimore,
propose to have public dinner on the Odd
inst. in celebration of the birth dayof The first
President Of the United States, and, of II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19
cuRIosITIEs OF THE MARKET.

Yesterday morning a man appeared
at our Market with sack bag filled
with Robbins! He stated that on Satur-
day evening last, immense flocks of
these Birds appeared at the mouth Of
Appomattox River, and as night ap-
preached, alighting on the trees in the
vicinity, people were enabled with the
aid of torch lights to kill some thou.
sands ofthem. The person abovemen-
toned himself, after ascending one tree
took more than seven hundred with his
own hands. Petersburg Repub.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

A locksmith, of the small village of
Philipsberg, in Pomerania, has just
invente most extraordinary clock
Through an admirable mechanism, by
turning three times key, three pistols
are loaded which would infallibly kill
any one who attempted TO intro
duced an improper key. If, on the
contrary, the lock is opened by means
ofthe light key, then the pistols are
unloaded by a different motion-Ne,cs
of Literature.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

Mr.. JOIN SHINS, one of the first chemists
in this country, died at Philadelphia on the
18th INST. in the 41st year of bis age.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

Ne,O- York, Feb. 1.-The amount of
duties paid by the auctioneers in Bos-
ton for the quarter ending Slst Dec.
last, was 1915 dollars Sc cents. The
whole amount paid by the auctioneers
of this city, for the yearending the LIST
Dec. last, was 231, 1886 dollars.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

Norfolk, Feb. l5.-We learn from
Captain R. FISHER, who arrived here
Yesterday in the brig Floyd, that the
Markets al Rio Janeiro, ON the goth De-
GENDER, were extremely low and dull
for all kinds of North American Pro-
duce. Flour, new crop, 5000 to $500,
do. old, $500 to $500; with stock
on hand sufficient at least for 8 or 10
months to come, and upwards of 10000
barrels afoat in the harbor, unsold,
besides an immense quantity in ware
houses, sc. Produce Of the Country
very high. Beacon.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

election of one Of his best disciples, our dis
t;nguished fellow citizen, the President elect.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

The bill granting an annuity Of eight
thousand dollars for four years to the
Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf
and Dumb, has unanimously passed
both branches of the Legislature of
Pennsylvania, and only waits the sigma
ture of the governor to become law.
baltimore Patriot.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

The bin, which some days ago passed the
Senate of New York, providing for the choice
of Presidential Electors, By districts, has also
passed the lower house with only four dissent
ing votes.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

The following gentlemen have been
amounted Directors Of the Office OF
Discount and Deposite of the Bank Of
the United States in the City Of Wash
ington for the ensuing year, viz:
Thomas Srann Philip &ueart
n. C.. Weightsaaa Thomas Wunroe
.Somuei Miller II. Z. Cazenore
William Laird Mordecai Miller.
Vim. s. NichoLle
The gentlemen first named on the list by the
Mother Bank, is, we believe, always under
stood to be President.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

The Steamboat Potomac commences her
regular communication between this place
and Norfolk, on "Wednesday next. The boats
between Baltimore and Philadelphia started
on the l4th inst. The Potomac has under
gone thorough repair, and had an addition
al mast put in, which will render her perfect
ly safe and steady in all weathers. We ques-
ton whether finer boat now floats on the
water; and we are well satisfied her officers
are not surpassed in skin and activity by any
others in the United States.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

Sixteen Intellectual ballots fora U. States
Senator, were made at Harrisburg, Pennsyt-
yania, on the 14th inst. 1t will be seen by
the following statement, that. MIR. GEORGE
KREMER was rewarded with two votes
Finding that it was not probable that any one
of the candidates could receive constitutional
number, the convention adjourned until FRI
Ja,, +ha 4 oh inst (veSterdayN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

Potatoes.-It is stated that piece of
lime, the size of walnut, put into the
water in which the potatoes are boiling,
will be found to have the effect Of rem
dering the heaviest potatoes light and
farinaceous.
DR.. Geitner,a chemist in Saxony,
has invented new metallic compost
ton, the qualities of which resemble
those of silver. 1t is malleable, and
is not subject to rust or tarnlsh. !,
The Emperor of Russia has granted
FIVE years patent for the fabrication
of new description Of parasol, much
handsomer than the parasol now In
use. When open it resemble an arch,
when closed Tyre. Itmay be taken
to pieces and packed up in a work
box.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-19

1t is stated in the National Intelligence,
that within twenty miles round the City of
Boston, there arc now annually made forty
thousand pieces Of FLANNEL, each piece con-
tanning IS yards. 1.-THE largest quantity OF
the same article ever importedin any one year,
was $1,000 pieces.l
Nosa vessel now leaves the port of Balt-
more for South American ports, which does
not carry, as part of hercargo, .amerIc1a Ma
ngfdctures Of Cotton to the value of from ten
to ttoenty thousand dollars.