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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05

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Capt Charles Burrill
Presly Barker
Col A w Brandon
Bontz & Harrison
John H Bayne
George Brooks
Mary Brown
Alfred Bloxham
Capt Black
Mrs Mary Berry
John Barker
Seth Cartwright
Capt T. Crabree .
William Cox
Rev John N Carnen
Capt w Crowen
Robert H Cage
Lewis Cary
Hugh Carolin
Adm A Carter
Rebecca Cook
Amelia Clark
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Townsend s Dade
Benjamin Disney
Jesse Doharhide
Thomas Dolson
Amy E Douglass
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Miss Susan Edmonsor
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Capt o p Finley
John Furlong 2
Mordecai C Fitzhugh
Miss z Fraser
Lewis, at cap Fendall'
Capt r Gardner
Geo + Gorden 2
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Capt Alex Harthorn ]
Andrew 8 Hussey
Colonel Hopkins
Moses Handess
saml B Harper
John Harrison
Peyton Hough
James Hutchison
John Hanes
James Hollis
Ann Harley
Verinda Hughes
| N Harris
| Henry Jackson
| Richard H King
| Mary Kingston
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| Capt Alex Lane
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05
SPRING GOODS.

Consisting of ribbons Of new style, elegant
flowers, braize and silk handkerchefs, plain
and figured bobbinet lace, plain and figured
pattinet lace, black lace, bobbnet and green
gauze wells, white and black, long and short
Kid gloves, white and colored Iris gauze, white
and black velvet gauze, black lace wells, silk
gimps, cords and tassels, daisy buttons, belt
ribbons, curls, &c. &c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05
To the Public.

To the Public.
N.s!A The subscriber being thankful for past
-HsGa, favors, takes this method to inform his
friends and the citizens of Alexandra, and the
district in general, that he still continues his
Tavern at the Great Falls
of Potomac, and hopes by unremitted atten-
ton to BUSINESS, to merit share of public
patronage. WIN. HUBBALL.
april2 st
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05

we have visited the riachine OF MIR.
Conn, very intelligent and admirable
mechanic, who has been some time
employed in perfecting a steam gene
rator We do not know that we are
sufficiently acquainted with mechanics
to decide upon its merits; but it GER
tainly does appear to us, that it is one
of the most safe and useful pieces Of
machinery we have ever seen, and must
we think entirely supercede that now
used in our boats. He gives an exhibit
ton of it tomorrow at Mr.. Gideon
Davis's in High-street, and we would
invite the attention of the scientific and
curious. AT the same time will be ex-
hibited machine which we think will
also prove of vast utility. tits intend
ed to raise timber for ship building, or
stones for masons. We saw child S
years old raise 1000 pounds with great
ease We need no longer wonder how
such huge masses were raised in an
cient times for buildings This ma
chine at once developes the principle.
Mr.. Hoyt, Of Indiana, is the ingenious
inventor. Georgetown Metropolitan.
The following letter handed to us
for publication, contains interesting
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05

Hurrisonburg, Va. March 24.-The
navigation of the Shenandoah River, is
now so far accomplished, as to be in
constant use, and with the most perfect
safety. Mr.. Orbison & VIM II. Lew
is have, in the course of a few weeks
past, delivered about 1000 barrels OF
-four, shipped from Port Republic, and
its neighborhood, at Georgetown, dis
posed oft, and paid over the proceeds
to the several owners. In few days
past, they have taken about 400 barrels
in, in four boats, and will be ready in
the course of few days TO take as much
more. Messrs. Orbison & Owens have
built at Port Republic, a large and con-
venient warehouse, where they will be
ready to receive, Gree of any charge
for storage) any quantity Of flour that
NAV be intended to be sent down the
river. The great advantage Of this
mode of taking away the produce OF
our farms, over the usual way OF wag-
oning, will be readily perceived by all
who reflect that it would have taken no
less than 80 wagons and drivers, and
los horses, to have taken away 400
barrels of flour at one trip.
Weekly Register.
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List of Letters.

Joseph Lawrence
Edward Lloyd
Maria d Logan
Michael Lyons
William Lyles
III
Jon T Mason
Thomas Merrideth
Ann McMecken
James d Afankin
John Mcpherson
Francis Macario
Aquilla Morgan
A r MusgrAve
John Mills, jr
John Mclver
Mayer & Lohmar
Charles F Mercer 2
N
Jonathan w Nixon
p
Peter Paris
William Peake
Ellen p Price
Rebecca Pierce
Charles Patton
r
William Robinson 2
Walter Ross 2
8
George Swain
Ann Skidmore
David L Smith
Gideon Smith
jesse Snow
Henry Salmon
Fanny Swami
5 Capt Ephran Stafford S
Rebecca Skidmore
Robert I Scott 3
Margaret Shortin
Richard Sanger
r Robert Stephens
Samuel Sullivan
Jane Smith
Jesse Spencer
T
Jacob Trx. jr
Sarah Triplett
Thomas Taylor
Mary A Tatsapaugh
George Terett
Jonathan 1'wining
Henry Wilbar
Joseph woodbury.
Hugh Wiley
Amelia Wilkinson
C q Weston
Maria White
G Walters Tor Waters
Richard Wood
John Wheeler
Charles whaley.
lANIEL DKYM, r -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05

Sloop Java, Rodbird, cleared at New-York,
for this port, on the LIST instant.
The schr. Alpha arrived at New-York, from
st. Thomas, left there 9th March, schr. New
Priscilla, Stewart, of and for Alexandria.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05
For Hire.

For Hire,
A NEGRO BOY of 10 years of age, a first
"A rate house servant, and has been employ
ed as awaiter for several years. For honesty
and cspablity he is probably surpassed by
few. He would be hired low if immediate
application be made to this Office.
N. b. To good master resident in town he
would be sold on reasonable terms. Apply as
above. april ST
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05
BORING FOR WATER.
DVItIANU IVR w "A LH'
Charlieshope, March "a, 1925. !
near Ne,U Brunswick, N. Us

VSuT 1NetO DTuUStCtCf, ~. u.
Dear Sir THE practicability of OBJ.
tanning water by means of boring is
not unknown in Europe, and has been
resorted to in this country for salt
works; but no where, excepting in our
immediate district, has water been
made to flow, spontaneously, above the
surface. 1t is the greatest improve
ment in the science Of Hydraulicks OF
our or any age, and will result in a new
theory Of the origin of certain springs,
l mean those springs that do not come
to the surface from higher source
But l must leave these speculative
points, and comply with your wish to
have a copy of the calculation that
made, of the cost to city Of supply
ing itself with delicious water by the
new principle of boring.
/ have allowed largely for each well
as you will discover, when tell you
that my well, which is 25s feet deep,
cost only 500 dollars, including per-
pendicular, horizontal, * lateral pipes,
to the length of $50 feet, and made OF
copper, with tin lining.
The water in my bored well has RI
sen at least feet above the surface OF
the ground. 1t is carried to the kitch-
en-supplies two trough tables for
milk pans-two large cattle troughs,
and hog trough. The water never
ceases TO flow, and is of the same tenn
perature throughout the year. wish
that you would give as much publicity
to the contents of this letter as you can.
The Manhattan Company are boring
in New-York. They have not yet OBJ
tanned water, but if they persevere they
will succeed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05

For Sale,
- A HOUSE and LOT OF
1.ET GROUND, situate on Alfred-street,
.a::: back of the Episcopal Church. The
lot is 19 feet front, and running back
half the square to 90 feet alley. The im-
provements consist ola frame dwelling house,
with a convenient brick kitchen, and other
buildings,
ALSO,
II Ground Rent Of S4s per ann11'a,
on good new House on Duke-street, be-
tween Pitt and St Asaph streets. For terms
apply to SAMUEL hhh'
april 3tlaw
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05
70 the Public.

Il BARRIERS SHOP,
a few 6Jors North of HE late residence, on
Fairfax street, and nearly opposite to the
store of Messrs. Bryan Hampson & Son; where
he has a fine large room handsomely fitted up,
for the accommodation of such gentlemen, as
may please to honor him with their custom
No pains shall be spared to give general salts
faction to those that may call on
WILLIAM GREEN.
Iwant an APPRENTICE to the above bu.
siness. april 2
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05

Sronngtoa, Conn March ga
most distressing accident has recently
occurred in this borough, which mas
awakened the hveliest sympathies of
every feeling heart, in the melancholy
death Of Joseph w. son Of Captain
Benjamin Pendleton, aged IL years
The circumstances were as follow:
On Thursday morning last, the lit
tie boy went into the store of Mr.. X.
B. Burdick, only few steps from his
fathers house. A bottle of Spirits Of
Vine, which was standing on the coun-
ter, suddenly burst, and some Of the
LIQUOR was split on the clothes OF the
boy, which were of wooden. MIR B.
stepped out of the store for few mi
nutes, and Mr.. Joseph Cutler, who hap
pened to be in the store at the time,
went up stairs, leaving only the boy In
the store. Mr.. Cutler had scarcely
reached the top of the stairs, when he
heard the Soy scream he immediate
" returned TO the store, and found the
boy completely enveloped in flames.
AS soon as possible, Mr.. c. stripped
the boy Of his clothes, and endeavored
to stop the progress of the fre-which
he soon succeeded in accomplishing
though not sill he was dreadfully burn
ed. From his knees to his breast, the
little sufferer presented a most shock
ing spectacle-the FIRE having pene
trated deeply into his flesh. He was
immediately carried home, and every
assistance Vhich human skill could de-
wise, was rendered; but in vain. Fresh
cat skins were applied, and for some
time it was thought with good effect;
but owing, as was supposed, to his ha-
wing inhaled the flames into his mouth,
and thus inwardly burned, no effoi,
could stay the hand of death. He lin
gered in the most excrueiating agony
until Sunday night, when he expired.
Nev-Tork, March 2e.-About half
past 2 O'Clock this morning, FIRE broke
out in a tbck of frame buildings in
Walnut-stseet, between Water and
Cherry-streets, which entirely destroy
ed four large tenements, and consider
ably injured two others. The buildings
were occupied by that unfortunate class
of females, who are located near "Cor-
lsr's Hook" and it is believed that
not less than fifty Of those were driven
into the Streets. and many OF them
were this morning stretched on the
side walks in the vicinity Of their resi-
dence. The buildings DESTROYED were
OF little value, and what little furniture
they contained was chiefly saved
Some OF the 6remen were slightly In
jured. A ladder was placed against a
three-story building, nearly at the top
ofwhich, one Of the 6remen was con-
Quoting the pipe towards the FIRE, when,
by sudden movement, the ladder
slipped, and the fireman, letting fall the
pipe, caught by the window of the
thxd story, ,and remained in that situ-
atfon' until the ladder was placed un-
der him. Com. Adc.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-05

The following letter handed to us
for publication, contains interesting
facts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03

- 90 twenty catty boxes Gun
e. powder do
Es'Hw II ten catty boxes do do
eGl44hMke 3 ten catty boxes Hyson do
9 half chests Souchongdo
chests and 1 half chest Y. Hyson do
$50 bags St Domingo coffee
800 reams wrapping paper
30 3 bS1s Refined Sugar, assorted.
Old Cognac brandy, Otard, Dupuy Co.
and seignett's brands
Bordeaux do
Old Jamaica rum
Antigua do
Baltimore whskcy III barrels
Holland gin in pipes, warranted pure
Muscovado sugar in hhds and bbls
Bakers No l, and 5, and Lapham's No
chocolate, a constant supply
India coffee, very fine
Sicily oranges
l box half pint tumblers
Sicily Madeira wine in quarter casks
French Madeira do in half pipes and or
casks
Lisbon do in quarter casks
Sugar loaf paper and binders and band
box boards
Glauber salts in bbls
Window glass 8 10 and 10 IL
3 hhds wine bottles
SO four gallon dcmijohns april 80
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03

course along our Southern coast IN
n. E. direction, brushing past the dit
ferent projections Of the coast, until 1t
gets into the latitude of the Delaware,
when il curves more to the eastward,
nearly touching Georges and New
foundland Banks; then east southeriy,
until it strikes the coast of Africa; then
south and south-westerly along the
coast of Africa, until it loses itself "a
bout the latitude Of to north, re-
placing the water blown to the west
ward. Hence, the Gull Stream may
be said to form a circle, and runs with
more or less velocity, as it is more or
less compressed. now come to the
noint When this canal is opened, the
rush of water into the Pacific will be
immense, and probably eat away pas
sage for itself equal in magnitude to
the Straits Of Gibraltar. 1t follows, OF
course, that all those places on the At
lantic side of the continent, from Cape
Florida 10 Porto Cavello, will reclaim
from the ocean all banks that uow have
70 feet water thereon, and the effect on
our coast, from the Delaware to Cape
Florida, will be proportionably affect
cd; the dangerous shoals of Hatteras,
Cape Fear, Cape Lookout, and Cape
Roman, will be dry. The Gulf Stream
will be done away; navigation render
ed safe and easy. The Florida Reef
will be stripped of all its terrors, and
our VOYAGES from the eastern ports to
Ciba, and the ports in the bay, render
ed shorter and safer. But these are
minor considerations, TO what am
now coming at Lands about the mouth
of The Mississippi will be vastly i'm
proved-the descent of the mouth be-
ing 10 feet more, will cause the current
of the river TO eat away its bed, and
leave the banks comparatively high
Ii will drain immense marshes, that
are now unproducIive and unhealthy;
do away the expense of levees, and, in
fine, make the states of Mississippi
and Louisiana high and healthy. The
effect will be also great on the climate
of Cuba Coffee is great staple Of
commerce in that Island. The coffee
tree viii not stand frost. Do away the
Gulf stream, and there is nothing to
soften our northwest winds tlat causes
severe frost and ice at New-Orleans.
regret extremely that the people of
the United States are likely to have no
participation in this great work. We,
surely, are far more interested than the
British. find that company is form
ed in London, soliciting government
protection, and supported by British
capital, u carry this object into effect
should not be surprised if our flag was
excluded, unless prompt measures are
taken to insure us a fair participation
with the British.
have thus, lsir, suggested my views
on this subject to you, to be used by
YOU in any manner you think proper.
With much esteem, and high consi-
deration, l am, sir, your obdt. servant,
/. DOANE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03
To a Generous Public

TIME subscriber, by the unexpected alb
Il sence other husband, having to provide for
her helpless infant family, anxious to discharge
that duty to the best of her power, and to
preserve their little property from going to
decay, respectfully informs the public that she
has engaged Mr.. CLEMENT BREAST, jr. who
served an apprenticeship with her husband, a
sober, attentive young man, and master of his
profession, carry on the business for the
benefit of her family. She respectfully soil
cts the public, and especially those to whose
patronage her family are indebted for their
past support, to aid her humble endeavors, as
suring them that every thing in her power
shall be done to deserve their patronage.
CATHARINE WOOD,
may 3 Fairfax-street
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03
DESTRUCTION OF THE STE AM BOAT
HENRY SHULTZ.

Charleston. april 25.-It is our pain
full duty TO announce the loss, by fire
of another of the valuable steam boats
PLYING between this city and Augusta.
BY passengers, arrived yesterday in the
Augusta stage, we learn, that the ell
erant new steam boat HENRY
SHULTZ, Capt. LUBBucK, about two
hours after her arrival, on Friday at
ternoon last, at the wharf in Augusta,
was discovered, on opening the matches
TO be on FIRE which spread with such
rapidity as to battle all the efforts made
to arrest its progress.-She had on
board a very valuable cargo Of mer-
chandize; estimated at 20 or $4,000,
which, with the exception OF some ar
ticles on deck, was entirely destroyed.
After burning to the waters edge she
sunk. IL had not been ascertained
how the fire originated. Capt LuB-
BUCK, and one other person, were IN
jured, but not seriously.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03
nifty will give them the advantage Of early in
formation and prompt supply.

NIFTY will give them the advantage of early in
formation and prompt supply.
Ertrdct Of a letter. from Liverpool dated March 90
Inc demand for cotton to day has continued
undated, at full prices. The grain market
is extremely dull. However, the reduction
IS attributed to rumour, that is very prevalent
OF an immediate alteration in the corn laws,
and It Is said that Mr.. Curwen, the memberfor
Cumberland, is to bring forward motion re-
specung them. 1t is strange quarter to
come from, one of the landed gentry. 1t is
SAID that wheat from Canada is to be admitted,
but not Hour-that The millers here may have
the benefit of grinding it. give you the re-
port, without being able to say whether it be
well founded.
L'rerpooL Tuesday, March %, Ereaing.
The sales OF cotton in this market the last
three days are ascertained this evening to
have amounted to 1886 bales of all sorts-of
winch 1871 were American, viz. 1863 bales
uplands, II 7-8 to 16d; 1919 Orleans, at I3
70 10 10; l4l5 Tennessee, Is 7-8 to Isl, and
94 Sea lslands-which, if the former reports
were correct, made the business of to-day
5Ooo to 1000 bags, at further advance of
about I'd IN Uplands, Orleans and Tcnnessees,
and J on Brazils. I'D is said to have been
refused to-day for Uplands. The sales during
the last SIX days have been unprecedentedly
large, exceeding 10000 bags of all sorts,
which in quantity is nearly if not quite three
tourths OF all the cotton in this port and
spectators are now more sanguine than ever
that prices must yet advance considerably.
Postsript-8P NJ. Since the arrival of the
evening mail from Manchester, several thou
sand bags of cotton have been sold at an adj
vance of per lb. on the prices of this morn
ing.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03
LIVERPOOL MARKETS, MARCH %.


Cotton.-The market last week opened We
~ heavily, and up to Tuesday at noon the
transactions had beenvery circumscribed, and
the currency had generally declined from The
quotations Of Friday i'd to I'D per lb. At the
close of'C on Tuesday and Wednesday morn
ing the speculative demand was resumed with
curity and effect to the vast steps already
made in that country towards shaking off the
shackles of old and rivetted systems of restric-
ton. Nor are the friends of free trade idle !;
petitions have been sent in from various COM
mercial and manufacturing districts, soliciting
a repeal of the corn laws. And if MIR. Curwen
and other agriculsuralists have been satisfied
considerable spirit and the market being visi-
ted during the week by many of the trade,
the operations were extensive, the currency
not only having fully recovered from the de-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03
COMMCyICATED,l

Departed this life on Wednesday, the 9th
ultimo. in the 56th yearof her age, Mrs ELIZA
BETH SCOTT, consort of Mr.. Charles Scott of
OF this place. In the death of this amiable
woman society has lost valuable member
the poor, an active friend-her husband, an af
fectlonate wife, and her children, a truly ten
der and watchful parent. For twenty five
years she had protested and practiced the rel-
gion of Christ, steadfastly believing to the
last moment, that she should appear in the
presence of her redeemer-there to sing his
praises forever.
"What a blessed thing it is to die in the LORD"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03
From The BaitimOre Caronicle Nay 5,

From the Baltimore ChroRicfe nay >,
BY the brig Virginia, Phillips, in "A
days from Rio Janeiro, advices to l4th
March have been received,-consider-
able apprehension was entertained for
the safety Of Montevideo after the news
Of the success OF the Colombians III
Peru, troops had been sent to reinforce
Montevideo and sloop OF war with
troops sailed the same day with the V.
Markets the same as by former advices,
4 number Of vessels with bread stuffs
had arrived, and some were throwing
wheat overheard in order to avoid the
Duty. Captain Chandler, late OF the
brig Torpedo, of this port came pas
sengei.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03

Letters from the Sandwich Islands
mention that the young Prince from
the United States had submitted to the
new Sovereign, sent in his adhesion,
and all was quiet'again.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03
nat blessed thing it is to die in the Lord"
DIED

At New-Orleans in, February, BENJAMIN
Franklin RrEDEn, in his SD year; of con-
sumption, eldest son of BE njamin Reeder, esq.
of Harrison county, near Clarksburg; Va.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03
COMMERCIAL.
PRICES OF PRODUCE
at .fieraadria, Nay 5, 1925.

PRICES OF PRODUCE
At alexandria, Nay 5, 1926.
Flour, (superfne) S. 90
Wheat, % Us
Rye, IA
Corn, 40
Oats, IS
Whiskey, IS
Bacon, 6 so 81
We have quoted the articles in the above
list as accurately as the unsettled state Of the
market would permit. Flour auctuated yes
terday from p.S to so, but the market closed
at the first named price; A few loads of choice
brand family flour, from Shenandoah county,
brought an average of 5 so. No wheat ofcon-
sequence in market for several days-.he quo
sation might be readily had for good quality.
The last sales of corn and rye were at the pr;.
ees qnoted-both in demand.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-03


at 75s to US per cwt.
AMERICAN STOCKS, March 26--Three per
cents. &c 500; Five per cent 1920, 1913;
Six pei cent. 1914, 90 a 965.-New York
State or Canal Stock-Five per cent. 1887,
1O1 a 1O15; Six per cent 1845, lis.
Bank Shares, 24l10s to 24l15s.
The above with dividend from the LIST Janu-
ary.
From the Ne,u- York american .4prl %, noon.
Owing to the late hour at which the letters
from Liverpool yesterday reached the post
office, we were not able to give any private
information as to markets. Since then it has
been as.ertained that cottons were in active
demand at increased prices, and that grain was
dull, from the report that the corn laws were
to be repealed, or essentially modified. II, as
our correspondent communicates the report,
Mr.. Curwen, the great champion of the coun-
try gentlemen and agricultural monopoly, is to
introduce any motion for such purpose, 1t
will certainly prevails for it is not to be doubt
ed moment, that ministry entertaining
such sound and rational views on all questions
of political economy as the present one in
Great Britain, has only been deferred from
moving itself in this business, by apprehension
of being deserted by the country gentlemen
The repeal of these unreasonable and oppres-
sive laws, is indeed alone wanting to give Sc
of the expediency of such measure, it can
hardly fail.
We are not aware, however, of any imme-
date pecuniary benefit to be derived to this
country from repeal ofthe corn laws-see-
ing that agricultural produce is about as low
in Europe as here. Poland, France, the Ne
therlands, not 10 advert to the granaries of
Egypt, can all furnish the British market as
cheaply as we could. and their greater proxi-