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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-04
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Y.4LUABLE PROPERTY fOR safe,

r'iLtABLE PROPERTY fOP SALE.
& pursuance of Deed of Trust, from Archelans
~ nosneS and wife, to Nathaniel Sheppard, and
'oh" b. Clopton, dated the 9th of Nav. 1900. of
record IN the Clerks office of the Hastings Court of
0e riy VI nichmond' for the purpos securing the
payment of sum of money to Byrd GEORGE III, ~
sold at Public Auction, the premises. for rsa[y
money, on the 10Th day of January, 1926. al the
hour OF II o'clock, all that tenement lying IN tbe
sand city where the said Hughes lived at IN. dat.
OF SAID deed at the of c. and Tenth s,reets -
oens part OF the lot of ground numbered in the plan
o, s%'o CITY, three hundred aud ninety SEVEN mo.
$50 and bounded as mentioned in the said deed of
trust. "a
uJ@By consent of parties, the above sale is
postponed to 18th February, 1925.
N. SHEPPARD.
Jan. IL BYRD GEORGE
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2,l20 Prizes C2oL 2on
ia large portion of this lottery is put I'D in
parcels OF 20 tickets, embracing all the comb
nation numbers from to 90, which parcels
cannot draw less than 81 dollars, less the deduc.
ton OF fifteen per cent, with SO many chances
for capital prizes!
Whole Ticket 81 90 Quarter 81 rs
Half 3 80 Eiohtb mn
O5'Packages of 90 tickets by certificate, NAV
also be had by the payment of the difference
between the price of the tickets and the amount
which they must necessarily draw-the diiFe
renee beng, for
Whole Package, S85 60
Half, 10 70
Quarter, 21 40
Eighth, 10 ~
u Prize tickets in any of the late Lotteries
received in payment of tickets.
u Cash Paid at sight for all prizes as soon as
drewn if ordered by us.
Orders for tickets by mail, enclosing the cash.
will meet with the same attention as if on per-
sonal application, if addressed to
S. s. NJ. ALLEN & co.
No. 759, Main Street, Richmond,
Jan. % If
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FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
HER AID OFFitI

.Nor5oi@, Janupy %. {
INTERESTING FROH 5 AMERICA.
We are indebted to Mr.. L,,ord Tor the follow
ing Interesting details o. south American mtelh-
gence, from source of the highest respectable
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$50 DOLLARS REWARD

Jan. II,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
Proclamation.
CORPORATION of alexandria, to

Corporation Of Alexandria, to 'oit:
WHEREAS the season of the year has ar
rived, which renders it necessary that the
Quarantine Laws of this Corporation should
be carried into execution, do therefore, by
and with the advice of the Board of Health,
make known the same, and order, that all YES
sells, coming from any foreign port or place,
or from any port of the United States where
malignant fever should prevail, apd bound
to Alexandra, be brought to anchor at the
Quarantine Ground, opposite Jones's Point,
and there to remain for the inspection and d.
rection of the Health officer.
I furthermore enjoin the commanders of
such vessels, not to suffer any Of their crew or
passengers, either before or during the quar-
antine term, to 60 on ashore, or on board any
other vessel than that to which they belong,
nor permit any person to come on board their
vessels, except such as are employed in the
execution of the quarantine laws, without the
especial permission of the health officer in
writing.
DR.. Edmund Fitzhugh, who has been ap-
pointed health officer, is hereby required to
cause the laws upon the subject Of quarantine,
to be strictly enforced.
Given under my hand this 9th day of Aug.
1925. JOHN ROBERTS, Mayor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
SHIP NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria.
ARRIVED,

ARRIVED,
august 6.-Schr. Rose -in-Bloom, Spilman,
Antigua, l6 days; sugar and molasses, to NJ.
Miller : Son.
Schr. Mary, Hodgkinson. Acquin, ST. Do
mingo, % days; coffee and Mahogany, to ].
s. Miller.
List Of ressels left there 18Th Iuly-Brig Mil
Ter, TaggaIt, Charleston, to sail in to DIS;
schrs. Charles Hayes, Fisher, New York;
Sylph, Damont, Bath, 6 to 8 days: dimes,
Flanders, Portsmouth, N. II. unc; Scott,
Mores, New-Orleans, to days. On the
18th July, off Roanoke Inlet, in IA fathoms
water passed vessel full of water, her stern
sticking up about 10 feet, painted black, taft
rail green, bottom and counter green, no
name visible-stern lining all washed off a.
bove the windows, rudder gone, patent rud-
der case, painted sides, no spar to be seem
it blowing fresh from N. N. f. and heavy
sea running, could not board her.
august 7-Schnr. Exchange, Harris, New.
York, 7 days; freight for the District.
SAILED,
Aug. 7.-Schr Esther s. Sally, somers, Phi
ladelphia.
Sloop Java, Rodbird, New-York.
august 8-Schr. Only Daughter, Buril,
Barbados.
Sloop Express, hewitt, Baltimore.
Schr. Nancy, Small, Charleston.
Schnr. Constitution, Teal, hence at Phila-
delphia 5th instant.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
Negroes for Sale.

DY virtue of an order ofthe Orphans Court
Id of Charles County, will sell at Public
Sale, in Port Tobacco, on Tuesday the 10th
day of angua meat, valuable parcel of ne.
groes, of various ages and sexes, about thirty
in number, and late the property Of DR.. saml.
Hanson, Senr deceased and on the follow
ing day, the 18th of August next, will sell
at Public Sale, at Humphrey Coley's Black
smith Shop, in Nanjemoy, the residue Of the
personal property ofthe said pr. Samuel Han
son, Senr consisting of
Household and Ritchen Furniture,
Books, Stock and Plantation Utensils. Terms
of Sale, credit of six months, the purchaser
to give bond with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of sale.
VIM. d. MERRICK, Admr.
;uIv 96-ts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
ARRIVAL OF THE HORNET.

N0rfOlk, yduguH 81 ne -. =. ohlr
Hornet, Capt. Edmund P. Kennedy, ar
rived at Old Point Comfort last eve.
ming, from cruise of nearly thirteen
months, on the West India station.-
She sailed from St Jago de Cuba, in
consequence Of the illness of her crew,
81 being on the sick list, with an cpl
demic fever, which made its appear
ance soon after putting to sea; but by
the timely application of proper RENE
dies it disappeared without the loss OF
a single man.
The Hornet left St. Jago for Havana,
whence she sailed on the 9th ult.-
Passed, coming out ofthe latter port, a
French fleet, consisting Of thirteen sail,
among which were two ships of the
line; the remainder, with the exception
of one sloop of war, were ships.
A report had obtained currency at
Havana, that England had declared war
against France, and that an English fri
gate had captured a French frigate,
having Spanish troops on board.
The U. S. frigate Constellation, Capt.
Woolsey, bearing the broad pendant Of
Com. Warrington; and ship John A
dams, Capt. Nicholson, were off Hava-
ma, giving convoy.
The U. S. Schr. Grampus, Lieut..
Comd. Sloat; Fox, 1t. Comdt. Cook,
and Terrier, Lieut.. Comdt. Paine, were
at Matanzas-Crews all we'll.
A letter from Lieut.. Comd't Newton,
received at Havana, mentioned that the
U. S. Brig Spark was off the south
side Of Cuba-all well.
The average number Of sick, daily
reported on board the Hornet: for the
year ending 3oth July, has been about
fourteen, making total Of Sllo pa
tents attended during the year, Of
which number there have been but four
deaths. viz. one of bilious remittant fe-
YER, one Of paralysis, one of disease
produced by intoxication, and the last,
Doctor VAN BRUNr, Surgeons Mate, Of
"a lingering disease Of the liver, bro't
on BY cruise in the West Indies last
year. The crew are now in excellent
health, the sick report amounting only
to four, and these of chronic cases Of
debility.
Business was dull at Havana, the
place very sickly, and but few vessels
in port when the Hornet sailed.
News of the sailing Of the U. S. ship
Decoy had reached Havana, but she
had not arrived.
We regret TO learn that Lieutenant
WILLIAM LAUeHToN, first officer of the
U. S, frigate Constellation, died on the
22d ult. Of fever; supposed to have been
contracted at Key West.
List of officers attached to the Hornet all in
good health:
Edmund F. Kennedy, Esq. Commander
Observation-Disclosures Eskridge,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
IMPORTANT,

Surrender of the Asia, Spanish ship of the
line, and brig COnstante, to the Mexican
Government.
Baltimore, Aug. give have this
moment received by the schooner Blu
cher, Captain Smith, in twenty-five
days from SACRIFICES, Mexican papers
TO the LIST of July, containing the official
accounts Of the. surrender Of the above
named vessels. The documents allu-
ded to in the despatch of General VIc-
ToRIA, detailing the occurrences that
preceded the surrender Of the vessels
at Monterrey, are too long for present
publication. 1t will be recollected that
those vessels were not included in the
capitulation made at the battle of Aya-
cucho, but sailed from Callao in Peru,
with part Of the officers Of the defeated
army for Manila, and it now appears
that they surrendered to the Mexican
Government. Fed Gag.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09

Cohagen & White,
HAvE just received by the Exchange from
LII New-York, and offer for sale.
S chests Y. II. tea of sup. quality
2 pipes old french brandy
puncheon old Jam. spirits
IL bags Java coffee
2 do pepper
9 tierces rice
) boxes starch
80 boxes Muscatel raisins
80 do bunch do
S bales Marseilles almonds
Is jars Spanish olives
boxes French do
do Capers
6 baskets salad oil
81 mats cassia
so lbs. nutmegs
IL boxes cheese
80 crates wine bottles
! ton shot, assorted sizes
100 boxes soap, 80 doz brooms
464 Smith6eld bacon hams
find tn Store,
4 hhds st. Croix sugar
so sacks Liverpool fine blown salt
S hhds molasses
1000 lbs. bacon (cured by ourselyes)
9 puncheons Jam. spirits
pipe Holland gin
S kegs gun-powder
9 boxes mems lined and bound shoes
80 bbls Of superior old whiskey
so do common do
2 half pipes Peco wine,
Together with their usual RETAIL assort-
ment of LIQUORS and GROCERIES, all
Of which will be sold low for cash, or approx
ed credit.
aug 3w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
Public Sale.

an WEDNESDAY the oath inst, at 4 o..
" clock, P. NJ. the subscriber viii offer at
public sale, on the premises,
A LOT OF GROUND,
on the south side of Prince -street, and east
side of Patrick street, at their intersection;in
front on the former % feet inches, on the
latter 8S feet to an alley This lot adjons on
the west the three story brick house now oc>
cupied by Alexander Henderson, against the
west gable wall Of which, the purchaser will
be entitled to build and to insert in it the tim
bers necessary for that purpose. In the said
gable, the chimnies and fire-places for such
building are already prepared. Also,
ANOTHER LOT OF GROUND,
on the south side of Prince street, AZ feet 10
inches to the east of Patrick street; in from {
on Prince street thirty-three feet, in depth to
the alley before mentioned, 80 feet Along
the west side ofthis lot an alley is to be laid
out three feet in breadth, and forty feet in
length, over which the purchaser will have a
right to project his building, and to join the
east gable wall Of the house occupied by Mr..
Henderson. The above sale will be made un.
der deed of trust from George Coryen to
Robert l. Taylor. Terms Cash-By direction
of the trustee. s. A. MARSTELLER,
aug It's Auctioneer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09

The edltor0f the Boston Patriot has
been furnished with files Of the Buenos
Ayrean papers, from which he has gi-
ven liberal extracts They do not PR
sent us with any intelligence from that
quarter but the publications certainly
shew disposition on the part of that
republic to engage in the war underta-
ken by his Brazilian majesty with his
revolted subjects. They here speak a
language both imperious and plain
They say that their Executive is fully
authorised to guard the territory of
the United Provinces against all dan
gers to be apprehended in the present
state OF the Banda Oriental, and to re-
inforce in a firm manner the line of the
Urugay. We further learn that
"The provinces are also called upon
to participate in this important object.
1t is to be hoped that these measures
adopted with the celebrity which the
case requires, and with the spirit of
decision and patriotism which per-
wade the whole nation; will crown the
sacred object of all our aspirations,
namely: to see prevailing all over the
soil of America, liberty, peace and Or
der; and all her sons occupied in rails.
ing for their country "a distinguished
reputation, capable Of exciting the re-
spect of other nations and the dread
Of all tyrants."
This seems to SAVIOUR of something
more than an armed neutrality to pre-
serve the integrity and independence Of
Buenos Ayres.
The same paper quotes with pun
gency of application at the present
moment, the following passage from
the inaugural address Of President A.
dams:
"That the will of the people is the
source, and their felicity the object of
every legitimate government upon
earth"
"That the policy of our country is
peace, and the ark of our safety union,
are articles Of faith in which we all a.
gree"
This text is succeeded by comment
of this mild, conciliatory and neutral
character:
cit is already we'll known that some
worthy patriots, determined to sacri-
fee their quietude, their well being
and even their lives, to redeem their
country from the oppression and servi-
tude in which it has been for a few
years, conceived the bold design of
presenting themselves among their
compatriots, and to excite them en-
aasse, that they might assist them in
the execution of their plan. This has
been executed in manner surprising
the hopes that had been formed at the
time, and promises the most prosper
Gus results in the conclusion of the
war of independence throughout the
country, and in the establishment of
liberty for the people in every section
of the American continent, under the
sole influence of governments essen
tally popular, and exclusively their
own"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
Notice

7 would wish to purchase few thousand
lbushels OF. good wheat. And wish to rent
hssA out several houses the property of Mrs.
<R4a Hooe. The one West Of Mrs. Cookies,
is now nearly ready, and is desirable resi-.
dence for a moderate sized family, having a
spacious and productive garden
aug9 GEO. JOHNSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09

Capt Hodgkinson, of the schr. Mary, ar
rived at this port on Saturday last from Ac-
quin, St. Domingo, informs that the markets
were very dull-American produce plenty
and low-Coffee high and scarce. Great
preparations were making to celebrate the
acknowledgement, by the Government of
France, of the independence of the Island.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
For Sale.

4 HEALTHY young Negro Woman with
IA an infant Child She is sober, honest and
industrious, and not being sold for the com.
mission of crime, respect will be paid to her
choice in the selection of her future owner. 1t
will therefore be needless for traders or their
agents to apply. Terms at this Office.
aug ST.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
COLOMBIA.

Mew- York, .aug. 6.-By the brig VIM.
Bayard, we have our files of Carthage
ma papers to the l4lh July, and those
of Bogota to the 9th June. They con-
tain the official accounts of the battle
of Vitiche, and the death Of Gen. Ola
meta, by wound received in that &C
ton.
Callao is in. great strait for provi-
sions, in consequence of the closeness
of the siege and blockade, which is
maintained with the greatest zeal and
rigor
Bolivar had marched to Cusco, with
the view to establish and regulate the
government of that republic; an object
which occupied the exclusive attention
of the father of Colombia.
An American vessel, loaded with
provisions and ammunitions of war,
had been taken by the biockading
squadron off Callao, while attempting
TO enter. Daily .AdU.
Grand Congress o. the free Maions Of .4meiea.
We have the unspeakable satisfac-
ton to announce the approaching union
of the Congress, by just and sensible
men. On the 18th Of the present month
(June, the ship of war Congreso ar
rived, bringing S. S. Jose Maria del
Panslo, and Manuel Vedaurre, Minis
tiers Plenipotentiary Of the republic of
Peru. The deputies of the other ma
tons will arrive soon, and this event
will be hailed as an epoch of power,
happiness and glory to the new world.
Gaceta de Panama.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
Mahogany Veneers.

q NHE subscriber has just received consign-
u ment of Mahogany veneers, sawed in
superior style at the Philadelphia Patent
Steam Saw Mill. He expects to be constant
ly supplied with the various kinds, which will
be sold at the Philadelphia prices. He hopes
that the Cabinet Makers Of the town and
country will find it to their advantage to call
and examine the wood and saving, and to
purchase of him. His present stock consists
of wide and narrow veneers, sideboard door
fronts and bureau fronts, &c.
He has also just received fresh supply Of
fancy baskets, THOMAS MOUNT:
aug6 d
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
CUBA.

We observe by the New-Orleans pa
pers, that intelligence had been recent
ly received in that city, confirming the
statement we some time ago published
respecting the treaty between Spain
and France, by which Cuba and Porto
Rico were to be occupied by the latter.
1t would seem, according to some &C
counts, that this business is TO be man.
aged in such way, as not to give UNI
brage to Great Britain, the United
States, or the South American Repub-
lies; for although governor Wives is to
be superseded, and successor appoint
ed entirely under French influence, the
Spanish flag is still to wave on the cas-
tie, and the business Of the custom
house to be conducted as if no altera-
ton had taken place. 1t is supposed
that the concentration Of the large
French feet, which was lately off St.
Domingo. has some reference to this
arrangement. n. r Euen Post.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09

Edmund Byrne, Thomas Dornin, Ro.
bert B. Cunningham, Franklin Buch-
anan.
Surgeon-Thomas v. Wiesenthal.
Midshipmen-Edwin Walsh, Ebene-
ger Farrand, Jerome Callan, John A.
Davis, John Cox, Horatio N. Cady,
Arthur Sinclair, George B. Wingerd,
Helmuth Gaedicke.
Masters Mate-John Acosta.
Capt's Csrk-John T. Lipscombe.
observation-disclosures Thayer.
Gunner-Walter Corcoran.
Sail Maker-James Childs.
Purser's Cerk--- Smith.
The Hornet is bound to Washington,
and will probably sail this day.
The President of the United States,
and General Lafayette, left the City on
Saturday afternoon, on visit to the
late President Monroe, in Loudoun
county. After spending few days
there, and in the neighborhood, the
General will return hlther, and soon
after; we understand, proceed, by the
way of Fredericksburg, to visit, and
take leave of, the Ex-Presidents Jeffer-
son and Madison. The General, il is
expected, willembark for France about
the first proximo. Nat. Int.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
District Of Columbia,
Alexandria County, Set.
Amir TrnN--180S.

George jenkins, PlaintiG0
AGAINST IT, CL.u..,
William II. lannon's admins. :" e"A''eiJ'
traitor and heirs. Defendants.
4 GREEABLY to the decree of the Circuit
n Court of the District of Columbia for the
county of Alexandria, in the above case, will
be sold on Monday the Odd day Of August
next, for cash, one house and lot situated on
the East side of Royal-street, between King
and Prince streets, as in the bill filed. Should
the purchaser fail to comply with the terms
at the above sale, the property will be imme-
diately resold at his risk. D.. MINOR, DIN
july so For 7. Ringgold, Marshall
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
alexandria County, Set.

At a meeting of the Justices ofthe Peace,
"A for the County Of Alexandra, As Levy
Court or Commissioners of Taxes, on the 9Th
of March, 1925, it is 'tOrdered, That all per.
sons having claims against the Levy Court Of
Alexandra County, present the same to the
Clerk ofthe Court on or before the first day Of
September next. A copy. Test
sug 4-tlS EDM. !. LEE, G. G,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09

ticle Of war which speaks Of the DISC
bedience Of the orders of a superior
officer; that article has respect to mi
litary orders proceeding from mill
tary source, and does not apply to the
Government Of the United States.
The power of the government of the
United States over its naval and mill
,ary officers is two-fold-it may punish
them by court martial, or in a more
summary manner by recalling them
from their command; but if there be
a true distinction between orders is
sued BY government and those by SUI
nerior officer, then offences against the
former do not fall to be tried by
court martial-but by an act of the gov
eminent itself. That government, when
it has given instructions to an officer,
is itself the best Judge how far he has
obeyed them; and if he has in any de-
gree departed from them, it is best able
10 determine with what motive he has
transgressed. Now, it is thing very
Ineligible to all men how an officer
NAV disobey a positive order given
him in a definite case but it is not so
possible to understand how he can di-
rectly disobey an order which clothes
him with discretionary power, to be
executed in variety Of cases. He may
mistake but cannot disobey; if, from a
corrupt motive, from malice, or other
evil intent, lie violates his Instructions,
he commits, own, high offence; but
whether this is strictly disobedience
of orders need not now be particularly
discussed, as it is not even surmised, so
far as I understand, that have acted
from any such motives in what is now
laid to my charge; il Is, on the contra
ry, admitted, as apprehend, that did
act from my best judgment. Refer
again to the terms of my instructions
and see if they are in terms so positive
that may be said to have disobeyed
them See if they do not confer upon
me a wide discretion-refer TO the
clauses which state the end and pur-
pose Of the expedition entrusted to
me--see If all those clauses which lay
down the doctrine Of the law Of nations
and of war. and all those which leave
me to decide whether the local govern
ment, in any given instance, exists and
is felt, do not necessarily imply the ex-
ercise of discretionary power? Now
there is no precedent where discre-
tionary power has been given, and he
who received 1t is afterwards called to
answer for disobedience of orders
diso5edience of orders means this, and
nothing else than this, either the doing
what is positively forbidden--the omit
ting Of what is positively commanded,
or the wilful and corrupt perversion oil
-. discretionary order.
The learned Counsel having thus
closed the first head of the defence, and
feeling much exhausted, suggested to
the Court the propriety of an adjourn
ment till tomorrow, but protested him.
self ready to proceed if the Court SO
determined.
The Court thereupon adjourned &c
tomorrow morning at eleren o'clock
Norfolk, August 4.-The schr. Ramb-
y L. ell
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09

The Memorial to the Legislature of Virgil
MIA, adopted by the staunton Convention
hallappear as early as possible.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-09
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1925.

Knowing the anxiety of the public in rela.
ton to the Trial of Commodore PORTER, we
present our readers with that part of his De-
fence before the Court Martial, delivered on
Friday last. Its greatlength necessarily pre-
cludes the insertion ola number Of articles in
tended for shis days paper-among which is
a late correspondence between Gov. Troup,
and Gen. Gaines, in which, we are sorry to say
the Governor discovers no disposition to con-
ciliate, but on the contrary, declares his deter.
mination to persevere in the course marked
out by himself, in opposition to the views of
the government of the United States, as made
knownto him through the regularly appointed
agents Of the government.