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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-25

ed by that body, and an engineer Of unques;,
toned ability, engaged, to make survey, and
report the probable expense. The engineer
arrived during the summer; the survey was
forthwith commenced and completed; me-
moral was prepared, and addressed to the
present legislature en- the subject. which was
acted upon and bin passed during the first
week ofthe session; the stock created by the
law was instantly subscribed for, on the Sd OF
the present month, the company was organis-
ed; and during the past week, the work ads
eommeneed, unaided by state funds or state pa
tronage. May the result of the enterprise be
As successful, of which we have no doubt, as
the snticipations of its friends are sanguine.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-25

One Of the Philadelphia constables
has been shot while attempting to ar.
rest an individual: he was not dead at
the last accounts.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-25
FIRE

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2l.-The roof Of
the Fish Market, corner of Water and
High Street, took fire that morning. at
10 O'Clock, but very little damage, we
apprehend, will be done, as the Hose
companies are actively engaged in its
extinguishment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-25

Messrs Editors: ! sincerely rejoice
that through your excellent and public
spirited paper, you seem anxious Of
encouraging the exertion Of Mathema-
teal talent. I send you for solution the
following interesting
PROPOSITIONS.
Its required by pure geometrical
construction and demonstration, to find
where Spectator should be placed, in
a right line joining the centres of the
Moon and Earth, so that the terrestrial
surface may beto the lunar one which
he beholds in that position, in any CIV
en- ratio.
N. B. Both planets are supposed
perfect spheres, the earth's diameter
being 1858 miles, the Moons diane
ter also, and their distance asunder 6o5
semi-diameters of the former.
NEw-ORLEANs, Dec. So.-At the
moment we were about putting our
paper to press, we learnt that a letter
has been received from Havana, stating
that Colombian squadron Of twelve
sail, under the command Of Com. Be-
luche, had arrived lately before that
port, and there established their cruise.
The letter adds, that number Of Spa.
nish vessels are equipping for the pur-
pose of giving battle 10 the Colombian
feet.
We may expect to learn the events
of this contest by the first arrivals. We
hope the result will be in favor Of the
arms for liberty. Courier.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-25

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-Gen EuoE-
MO CoRrEs and suite arrived in this
city on Friday evening, and have taken
APARTMENTS at Mrs. Arguelles', Penn
sylvania Avenue. Nal. Jour.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-25

Sometime last spring, the project of i'm
proving the navigation Of Appomattox river,
was started by member Of the common hall
ofthis town, which was immediately sanction
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-25

10 poSterlty, anu ny tnc ItCtiluue VI
their lives defy the stigma of a censo-
rious world. May their fathers often
ces never be cruelty adverted to to en-
bitter their days-may the light of wis.,
dom direct the way of their course, till
they depart hither to receive the re-
wards Of their virtues from the Hea-
venly Father Of ALL"
London, Dec. lit is stated that the
losses at Lloy'ds by the storm Of Mon
day and Tuesday are beyond calcula-
ton, and are scarcely equaled in tn e
memory Of the Oldest member Of the
house.
Tauton, Leaton, Sidmouth, Exeter,
Exmouth, South Devon, Plymouth, on
the Cornish coast, Porthleven, Fall
mouth, Polperro, Fowey, Lowe, &c.
Sc. the destruction by the storm is be-
yond calculation. Several vessels
were lost, the names Of which are not
known.
During the tempests 900 feet Of the
battlements of Fonthill Abbey were
blown down, and glass broken to the a.
mount of several hundred pounds.
London, Dec. "A mail arrived yes
terday from Turkey, and brings the
most gratifying intelligence. Zeitou.
nj has surrendered to the Greeks, and
ofcourse the whole province OF Thes-
sally is liberated. In Albania the spi-
rit of liberty was making rapid pro.
gress. Four British ships of war were
at Smyrna on the 18th Oct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
MELANCHOLY EVENT.

Noydik, Sept. ga dsel was fought
on Thursday afternoon, by Mr.. Charles
F. Shoemaker, [of Philadelphia and
Mr.. Thomas S. Wayne, (of Savannah,
Geo. both Midshipmen of the L S.
frigate Constellation, which arrived
here few days since from the West
India station. IL was, we learn, the re-
sui, of a difference between them du-
ring their late cruise. They met at the
site Of Fort Nelson, opposite which the
ship Is ,noored, and upon the first ere,
shocking to say, Mr.. Shoemaker re-
ceived the ball of his antagonist, in the
right side, little above the hip bone,
which he survived only few hours,
having expired Yesterday morning.
The remains Of Mr. Shoemaker were
landed from the snip Yesterday after
noon, and attended to the tomb by ma
nv Of the Navy Officers on this station,
large detachment of Seamen from the
frigate, and were inferred in the Old
church yard with military honors.-
The fuarral service was performed by
the Rev. Mr.. Mitchell.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
LATEST FROM NEW ORLEANS.

N,rioM Sepfemter 26,-Capt Col
lins OF The Big Dove, reported under
our Marine head, informs, that New
Orleans had become very sickiy when
he left the city, 2d inst. The deaths
averaged from to S per day. Tie
newspapers did not report the deaths:
The most prevalent diseases were yell
low ie, er and small pox. Nearly all
the inhabitants had left the city.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

The steam communication between
England and America is not utopian
neutrality-suspicious. are making to
carry this magnificent plan into opera
ton. This speedy conveyance and the
capital which England now disposes Of
will not produce new political relations
but it will bind the two countries to-
gether by stronger and more general
intercourse. The events which have
taken place in Europe since the resto-
ration of the Bourbons, have led to
these important results. twas by the
means Of English capital that the Bour-
bons were re-estabIished, and hardly
was this event brought about, before
articles Of English manufacture were
ell but excluded from the European
continent. BY the means Of water and
steam power, these articles were null
tiplied 10 such an extent, that market
became necessary at all hazards, and
Europe afforded none. In this critical
state, England beheld in the young and
rising republics of South America, a
market for her commodities which Eu-
rope had denied-she therefore boldly
recognized their independence, and
braved the holy alliance. This was
looked upon by the sovereigns of Eu-
rope as a desertion from their standard;
but they compelled England to aban-
don the continental policy. To inter-
dict articles of English manufacture
left England no other alternative
Having once taken this ground, the
English ministry will not retreat--they
dare not--so much capital has been in
vested in the rising republics Of South
America, which would be put in jeo-
pardy by another system OF policy,
that there can be no turning back
The English ministry are now com
PEELED TO so forward.
In exact accordance with these ideas
Mr.. Huskisson has undertaken the re-
vision and reformation Of the mercan-
tile code, and instead Of the exclusive
system 10 which the continent of Eu-
rope has been so much attached, he is
endeavoring to repeal and abolish high
rates and duties on articles of foreign
manufacture, and to throw open the
ports of England to the flags OF all ma
tons. The Holy Alliance have them
selves, in their zeal 10 preserve the an
Gent order of things, been at the bot
:om of these changes-they brought
their whole system TO act upon Eng
land, and compelled this power TO a.
dept policy more consistent with the
spirit and temper of the ,imes-to re-
nounce both politically and CONNER
cially those principles which she at
the waste of SO much blood and trea-
sure laboured to establish. Hence the
French author, noticed in our last, pro-
poses that the Holy Alliance should de-
clare war against England for her de-
sertion # their policy, which was
brought about by the members Of that
confederacy themselves. He laments
the situation of that people where mer-
camille policy rules the cabinet. This
is cant term-what is mercantile po-
icy but the wants and the supply Of the
wants of the millions and millions that
constitute the European population
That such trif1ing considerations as
these should rule cabinets this author
thinks most deplorable thing; and re-
commends war 10 prevent the dissem-
nation of doctrines SO alarming to the
welfare of monarchs. Bait. american.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 90, 1926.

A fire, very alarming at first appearance,
broke out near the n. E. corner of Duke and
ROYAL streets. on Tuesday night just before
twelve o'clock A brick stable belonging to
Capt. Reuben Johnston, and an old. wooden
building used as lumber house to MIR. Evans
Chair Mandatory, were consumed. The
fire originated in the lumber house, and was
clearly the work of an incendiary.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
From the Louisiana Journal.

We can assure Governor Troup, and
every other factionist in Georgia, or
elsewhere, that Louisiana never will
confederate with any state, northern,
southern, or western, in any measure
that can disturb the harmony, or en-
danger the union Of the republic. The
inconsiderate complainings of certain
presses in Kentucky and Virginia, have
made no impression in Louisiana.
They are considered as honest opinions
Of patriotic men, made from idle ap-
prehcnsions oiunwarrantable encroach-
ments on the part Of the national judi
ciary. These apprehensions have not
reached us. We have seen in the opin-
ions of the supreme court of the Uni
ted States, lucid and fearless cxposi-
ton of the law, without ever taking
into consideration what ccnsure might
be passed upon the court by the fac
tious demagogue or disappointed liti.
giant. We have not felt dark and dam
gerous constructions of designing
minds clothed with judicial powers,
of sour constitutional rights nor have
VIC heard of any 'snivelling insinuations
of bad men on the floor of Congress-
against our 'retaiued rights 1t re-
mains for men with optics as keen as
those of Governor Troup, to see that
which has no existence except in be-
wildered brain or a profligate heart.
We are assured that we utter the
sentiments Of every honorable Louisi-
anlan, when discarding state Jealousy
and state pride, we apply TO The nation
the language of the lamented Decatur:
"Our country-may it always be right:
and may it be successful, right or
wrong" We use this language, not
only to every foreign foe, but to those
ungrateful and disobedient states who
would disturb the national tranquility.
A late royal decree of the Bavarian
Government, forbids all those who do
not possess fortune of 1900 francs
per annum $780, to learn to read or
write, and, indeed, prohibits studies of
all sorts to all who cannot prove that
they have this revenue of 800 dollars"
Mr.. Joseph Hall, Gardener, residing
in the Suburbs Of Albany, has gather
ed from one ofhis trees an enormous
pear, which measured fourteen inches
in circumference, and which is suppo-
sed to exceed any thing Of the kind ev-
er before seen in Europe or America.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

The President ofthe United States left Phi
ladelphia at IL o'clock on Monday last for the
residence Of his father, leaving Mrs. Adams
under the charge other son and niece. The
Philadelphia papers represent Mrs. A. as by
ne means dangerously i'll, and say she will
pursue her journey as soon as she has suih-
ciently recovered herhealth.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
We learn (says the Boston Medical

We learn (says the Boston Medical
Intelligencer,) from various quarters
that an unusual degree OF sickness pre-
walls in many towns in Massachusetts.
From Lynn we are informed that there
has not been so much since the prevail
ing typhus fever Of 1912. The NOR
tality has been considerable, principal
ly from the dysenterv. In birmingham
and its vicinity, fever Of an unusually
inflammatory character has been. prev
alent, and somewhat fatal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

We understand that the trial Of John
Corners for the murder of Miss Gun
ningham in Cecil county, (Which had
been removed to Kent county courl)
has been postponed until the latter end
Of October next, upon the application
Of the accused fer time to procure wit
uesses from Kentucky, by whom he al
leges he would be able TO establish his
being in that state at the tine of the
commission Of the crime with which he
is charged. Bait. Americaa.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
Extract of letter from a gentlemen IN Connee-
tfcuk TO has friend in tbs totca.

Ertract of q letter from gentlemen IN Connee-
tfeut, to has friend in tbs tom.
Dear Fr;end-1he circumstances which
wish to relate would, if properly detailed, ex
coed the limits of this sheet. Grafton Heights,
or Fort Grswold, have long been regarded
with silent awe and venention, as the seat of
one ofthe most unfeeGng and inhuman massa-
ores recorded in the annals of thu Revolution
AIRY war, or, perhaps, osthe world. The com-
memoration of that severe contest between
our American fathers and the Eritains, was
marked by too many strong incidents 10 be
passed b..
The peal of cannon i'm the morning, an
nouncsd that the sun had taken its 44th year
N circui, since that shocking per;od-the ge-
neral hustle in the village gave notice, that
the hour of preparation had come; and in
short time the surrounding inhabitants, con-
sisting of invited revolutionary patriarchs, and
their siial sons and daughters, came in crowds
from all quarters, and particularly from the
opposite town of New-London. BY twelve
o'clock, between and 10000, with The mi-
rtia, had collected within, on, and around the
ramparts. The orator, Mr.. RTainard, soon
commenced his pathetic defamation, and the
multitude instantly rallied around HIM. He
delivered handsomely composed Grafton,
but his voice being somewhat feeble and in
distinct, there was only a small proportion of
his auditory able to hear him. After the de-
livery of the speech, a numbered citizens re-
Joined the procession, and retired to repast
proyided for the occasion A general round
of musquetry notified that the military were a.
about to be dismissed and the people began
to depart slowly, some lingering behind to
look upon the spiendour of the sinking sun
some to crafty their sppetites, and others to
hold communion on the deeds and fate oftheir
friends.
is fact, my dear sir. that the massacre
ofthat day made eleren ,cido,cs o one name
The fort, indeed, was manned by persons con-
sisting chiefly of Averys, Perkins, and few
others whose names l do not remember to
have heard. The orator was so animated in
some places, as absolutely to bring tears from
the ewes of those who heard him. The STU
alton ofthis fort is quite striking; being on an
emincnce, it has commanding view OF the
barbor, islands, the sound and ocean, the
rocks and river. the town and the country,
ehe mariner and peasant, appear engaged IN
their useful occupations The little village Of
(.roton is right on the banks OF the eastern
aide ofthe harbor. At the same time this for'
was taken, these two places, New-Londor
and Groton, we're demolished by fire; but the
enterprise of the people has rebuilt them, and
they are now larger than at the time of the
conAagration.
Subscriptions to the Greek cause
daily augment in the villages and towns
of Srance.i
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

Gen. Huns "Nemoirs Of The Campaign Of
1884," have called forth a pamphlet from Col
SMELLING of the army, containing remarks on
those parts of the Generals Book which he
says implcate the testimony he gave before
the Court Martial for the trial of the General.
It is addressed to the Citizens of Michigan,
into which Territory he has removed his fami-
", with an intention 70 reside. He states his
object to be, to vindicate his character to
those citizens from unmerited ohloquy and
''to hurl back on the calumn;atnr, the SANDERS
so literally heaped upon him, and his cnntem-
poraries, in the campaign of 1872"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

A weekly newspaper, to be called the
"Marylcnd .4rguS,"i is about to be established
at Upper Marlborough in Prince George
county. Messrs. G C.. Smoot, & NJ Cation
will be the proprictors. both of whom are
known, and highly recommended by the Ed'-
tors OF the National hte'l;gencer.
Ma5orough is in the centre Of rich and
populous neighhprhood which can we'll sup
port a svod pepper We take pleasure in pub
fishing the Editors prospectus, and tender
them our best wishes for the most ample sue
cess.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
CAarlcatod, Sept. l7.-Irconsequence

Charleston, Sept. l7.-Inconsequence
CT the mutiny among the officers and
crew on board the brig Fanae, Captain
Adams, a detachment of the City
Guard went down TO the brig yester-
day afternoon at Fort Johnson, appre-
hended the mu,incers and lodged them
in Jail. The Fame belongs to Fall
mouth, Mass. and was on her passage
from Port au Plat, est. Dom. to Ha-
vana, and put into this port in conse-
quence of the mutiny which took place
on the 18th ut. off Abaco.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

Norfolk, Sept. 2s.--Thc Revenue Cut
ter Monroe, Captain Jones, boarded
Yesterday the ship Arethusa, Merrill,
los days from Lima, via st. Salvador,
so days FROM the latter, bound to Balh-
more, with horns. The A left at Lima
the L. S. ships United States, Com.
Hull, and Peacock, Lieut.. Comdt Ken
non. The schnr. Dolphin, 1t. Comdt.
Percival, sailed two days before for
Valparaiso; officers and crew all well.
She also left the ship William Tenn,
to sal! in two days for Baltimore, and
ship Peruvian, and brig George, Gar
diner, uncertain. Beacon.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
MEXICO.

1t is stated in late Newt Orleans pa
per that the merchants Of the y. STATES
are far from being treated with favor,
or even impartiality, in Mexico; and
that jealousy Of their enterprise, and
wish to curtail their trade, appear to
gain strength daily.
The Mexican government publishes
diurnal account of the state Of its f.
nances, stating the receipts Of the trea-
sury, and the expenditures, every day.
Printing Presses are established at
Otaheite and in Van Dieman's land,
and books are published in those dis
tant and late barbarous places.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

A gang OF conn,er.eiters have been
discovered in flainfeld, Conn. in the
house Of Ezekiel Hall. Hall has been
arrested, and also Two Others concerned,
namely w heeler Morgan. jr. and War
rem Remington. Those who have not
yet been taken, are Gardner Dolly,
James Adams, John Briggs, and Aaron
Briggs. Morgan was also committed
on charge Of stealing fat pair of
oxen.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

General CAVES has come to the det:rmina-
ton Of suspending the publication ofhis expo
sition of the late transactions in the Greek Ma
ton until after the election in Georgia. His
object in doing so, is to avoid the charge OF
meddling with the State parties.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

Among other modes in which the
citizens Of this republic sought 10 tes-
tify their respect and affection for La
fayette, was the very unequlyocal one,
of persons presenting to him, in many
instances, and refusing all coinpensa-
ton for, articles Of their manufacture.
Among the most conspicuous of these
was Mr.. Hurley, halter, Of Chatham
street, whose memorable reply, when
offered payment for hat presented by
him to Lafayette, that he had been paid
halfa century since for all that he could
do for Lafayette will not have been
forgotten-the General himself will not
forget it; & as an evidence Of his desire,
if he can be pcrmitted-to remember
his friends, we have seen letter from
him, written after the Brandywine was
under way, requesting that Mr.. Hurley
would enable him, by conssating to re-
ceiue pay for his hats, to wear in future
only those Of his fabric, 4 giving an or.
der, on that condition, for four annually
In mentioning Mr.. Hurley's name,
we must not omit to speak Of an en-
craving executed at his expense, by
Prudhomme, and beautifully executed
too, Of Bolivar. 1t is altogether very
spirited thing, creditable to the artist
land to Mr.. Hurley, to whom it owes
its existence Ne,O- York 2aeriean. =
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
FROM GIBRALTAR.

Gibraltar newspapers to Aug. are
received by the Trident, arrived at this
port. They furnish but little intelli-
gence of interest to the American
reader. So low had been the King OF
SPANS purse, that to enable him to
travel from Madrid 10 St. Idelionso, it
became necessary to collect all the
funds in the hands Of the collectors on
Excise duties. The Empecinado Gen.
Don Juan MARTINI is to be executed ac-
cording to sentence, his body quartered
and to be exhibited at four points upon
the high road M. Abad Queypo, BIZ
shop Of Rechoacan, has been condemn
ed to 6 years confinement in convent
near Toledo, in order, says his SEN
tence, that he may there learn christian
doctrine, by which probably is meant
the di0ne right o kings. Bost Pat.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29
BEEF AND PORK.

Montreal, Sept. s.-Under similar
ideas, and Judging by past experience,
we think the restriction on Beef and
Pork, and other articles mentioned in
the late act, intimately connected with
the interests Of the Provinces, and an
act fraught with the most destructive
consequences-already have the mer.
camille portion Of our community taken
the alarm, and the holders of Beef and
Pork have raised the price Of these ar
ticles yesterday two dollars per barrel.
The mechanics and labouring classes
must be sufferers, along with numc-
rous portion Of others, who have fami-
lies to support on small annual salaries.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

ment. Whether they bear any relation
to the reported movements Of the
French with regard to Cuba we cannot
say, but there are no fears entertained
here for the result. Colombia feels
confident Of her strength, and should
any power but Spain attempt to inter-
fere with her independence, she may of
course expect ful6llment Of the decla-
raltions made by the United States and
Great Britain. The steamboat built
all New-York for the navigation of the
Magdalena is on her first trip up that
river. She was met by an officer ar
rived here, within FIVE days sail Of her
destination, and hopes are now enter
tained other complete success though
hitherto many doubts on the point ex-
listed, as she was supposed to draw too
much water, to be too long, and in O.
Their respects not well fitted for the pur-
pose. Several gentlemen are here wait
ing her return, i'll order to proceed in
her for the Capital, when next she
mounts the river. Should the naviga-
ton of the Magdalena by steam be es-
tablished, so as TO give security from
delay and Interruptions, trade with the
interior will increase rapidly and won
derc,lly; and should there be accom-
plished, as contemplated, a water COM
nunicalion, on a sufficiently large
| scale, between the harbor OF Carthage
IA and The Magdalena, this must be-
come the most important port, as well
commercial as naval, Of the Colombian
Republic"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

Subscriptions to the Greek cause
daily augment in the villages and towns
of SIance.i