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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22
THE MuRDERERs ESCAPED.

Detroit, Nov. I've regret to learn
that the seven indians confined in Jail
in Michilimackinac, for numbering four
persons on Lake Pepin, in 1924, have
effected their escape. How this was
done, we do not know, but after leaving
the Jail they found canoe, and landed
upon the main near Point St Ignace
They were soon beyond the reach OF
pursuit. 1t is deeply to be regretted
that these persons have escaped. The
murder for which they were confined,
and have been indicted, was most afro
cious, and the execution OF some OF
them was necessary TO vindicate the
character Of the government, and to
preserve the peace Of that remote and
exposed frontier. Their apprehension
was attended with much difficulty, and
it is not probable that they will ever a.
gain be surrendered. II is feared they
may commit outrages upon some Of
the traders who are not aware Of their
escape, and who had been active in ap.
pretending them. Gazetfe.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22
ANOTHER BANK BROKE.

Ns,r. Fork, Noe. lS--This morning
the New.Jersey Protection and Lom-
hard Bank closed their doors, and post
Cd nm ON the window shutters the fol-
lowing placard:-
"The New-Jersey Protection and
Lombard Bank have suspended pay
mept for the present
The bills Of this Bank are signed u
M'Lar~n, President, and Edw. !. Priest
Cashier. 1t was only yesterday that
,h;, same Bank advertised in the pa.
ners that their bills would be redeemed
IN specie, at their Banking House In
Jersey City. The crowd, all this fore
noon surrounding the building in
which this Bank transacted their bust
ness. in Pine street, has been immense;
and among them we saw a great many
moor market women, mechanics, and
iaborers, with the bills OF the brokou
Bank in their hands, begging to have
them redeemed, that they might have g
shilling to buy a loaf OF bread Tor 'heil
children. f~''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22
REMARKABLE PRESERVATION.

The oll,wing instance. (says the
Worcester Spy,) Of an extraordinary
preservation, happened, few years
since, to gentleman formerly residing
in this state, but now one Of the mos
eminent merchants in London:-
Passing one night on the ocean, he
was aroused by tremendous shock
Springing instantly on deck, he was
met by something at the head Of the
gangway, which, though but partially
awake, he instinctlvely sliced hold OF,
and chung to. 1t proved to be the
bowsprit of large ship which had
run afouLof them, and which passed d.
rectly over the vessel in which he was
passenger 1t was instantly sunk,
and every soul on board except himself
persisted in the general destruction,
leaving him alone to tell the sad and
untimely fate Of all his companions
He then formed resolution never
more to risque the dangers Of the sea,
10 which he has thus far rigidly adj
heied. -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22
FIRES.
FIRES.
Ne,o. York, Nor. le yesterday after.


Ne,c. York, Nou. 10 Yesterday after.
noon, when the wind was at its height,
a FIRE broke out at Powles Hook, which
ragged till late hour. Some Of our
city engines, with promptitude that
always marks their efforts, immediate
" crossed the river in the steam boat to
the assistance Of our neighbors, and
owing to the ferceness Of the FIRE,
the lateness of the hour, and the vio-
lence of the gale, were detained all
night. The fire broke out in the house
occupied by Mr.. George Drummer,
which with two others, all we believe
Of brick, was destroyed. The glass
mandatory, however, Of Drummer &
Co fortunately escaped.
At about S O'Clock, this morning,
the city was again alarmed with the
cry of fire, and it was soon ascertalned
that the flames proceeded from the
house and store of N. Smith Prentiss,
on the corner Of Liberty-street and
Broadway So rapid was the contia-
grafton and so overpowering the smoke,
that but little Of the very valuable stock
of Mr.. Prentiss could be saved, and
even himself and family were compell-
ed to make their escape, as they rose
from their beds, and wrapped up in
blankets, from the upper windows, by
means Of ladders.
We regret to state, that the loss OF
Mr.. Prentiss, though insured on house
and stock to the amount Of S24,5oo,
will still be very heavy All the books,
papers and accounts Of the establish
ment were likewise consumed. Mr..
Tanner, who occupied the cellar part
of the building for pocket book man
ufactory, succeeded in saving much Of
his stock.
Mr.. Prentiss is wholly unable to &C
count for the fire. He was himself in
the store about half past 10 O'Clock,
when all was safe; though from appear
ances it seemed the fire first broke out
in tie store.
Owing to the circumstance Of tie
engines in the immediate vicinity Of
this fire, having gone over to Powles
Hook, aid was less promptly rendered
than might otherwise have been the
case. .ameraean.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22
GENERAL COURT.

Richmond, Noe. s-There is no Cen
eral Court al the present term. Seven
Judges only have appeared, viz: Judges
Brockenbrough. Johnson, Smith, Sem
ple, r. f. Parker, Summers and Bar
bour One more Judge is wanting:
eight being necessary to form Quorum.
Three of the absent Judges are detain-
ed at home BY sickness-we have not
heard Of the other three. But there is
no prospect of any accession to those
who are here; and under this con-
viction, some Of them are beginning to
disperse. This is indeed deplorable
state of things. The public justice OF
the country ought not thus to be I'M
necessarily delayed. Out oil fifteen
General Court Judges, a quorum OF 8
ought always to attend-some great
casualty alone excepted.
The Fiscal Court-the Court Tor
irving the revenue cases OF the Com
monwealth, may be composed OF three
of the General Court Judges: but the
law does not admit it to be held until
the sixth day. We understand that this
court will certainly be held.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22

Wei have been polteiy favored WIN
the following extract Of a letter, dated
U. S. SHIr NORTH CAROLINA,
Gibraltar Bay, Oct. IS. 1925 :
ebay before Yesterday we anchored
in this bay with the whole squadron,
Except the On,ario) after an absence Of
three months, during which time we
were cruizing in the Me iterranean and
Archipelago Seas. We visited Algiers
and Tunis Gin Barbary, The Island Of
Malta and Smyrna Gin Asia the Isl
ands Of Paros and Napoli di Romania,
the Capital of Greece. and many other
Grecian Islands. had the pleasure
ofexploring the Grotto of Anti Paros,
which accords very well with the de-
scrip,ion given oft in the English Rea-
der; it is certainly one ofthe most ele-
gan. sights lever behe.d; we descended
with lights, by the assistance OF ropes,
to the distance of about 60 feet; here
we found large hall supported by FIVE
large pillars Of solid crystilization, the
Hall appeared about so feet square
over head, and arched, suspended from
which were thousands Of the most
transparent chrystal ever behold; they
hung in form and clusters, resembling
icicles and were reflected upon bv our
lights; theyrivalled in splendour the
starry armament itself. In Smyrna /
saw. nothing worth mentioning; about
forty of US accompanied the Commo-
dore in visit to the Grand Pacha, who
received and treated us with great at
tention and politeneSs.
A fire broke out in Smyrna while we
were there, and had it not been for the
assistance our squadron afforded, the
place would have been very much in
iured; we succeeded in extinguishing
it before much injury was sustained -
The Turks are the LATEST wretches on
earth-they sat and looked at the fire
while we put it out. At Napoli di Ro-
mania / visited the Grecian Senate
Hall, which will be very fine one when
finished: The Capital is situated on a
promontory and well defended both by
art and nature, and as long as the
Greeks remain masters Of the sea, 1t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22
Eron the Cheshire N II Gazette.

Ilatelv got sight at little periodical
publication, edited by Edward Is. Rol-
Inns, called the "Bcthlehen STAR" and
twinkling star it is. Among the orr
einal matter that illumines its pages,
is the account of the miraculous reco-
very of Mrs. Hadley and Mrs. Lamson,
through the fundamentally of"a man
by the name Of John Pratt, belonging
to Walpole, N. II. who protested TO
have the gilt of healing"
The following contains the principal
incidents Of the story condensed, with
out altering the original language.
"Mrs. HaGley Of Bethel, VT. was ia
ken sick with a violent fever and left in
helpless state, being unable to walk
or raise herself up from the bed, for
more than ten years, Notwithstanding
all the means used by the most skllful
physicians Sister Lampson was at
tackled with scrofulous disease in her
neck and right knee, So as to deprive
her of the use Of that limb. In this ST.
tuation she was confined more than five
years, during which time she constant
ly grew more feeble, and all prospects
threatened her speedy dissolution
Brother Pratt, who had been sent Tor,
informed them he had received salts
factory evidence that the Lord had cal
led him to lay his hands on the sick.
and that they should be restored
Prayer and intercession were then made
bv brother Pratt and others, when all
Of sudden sister Lampson arose upon
her feet, clapped her hands with Joy
and walked around the house! The
next morning sister Hadley obtained
evidence that her sins were forgiven,
when she Instantly arose, walkeo INTO
the other room crying glory TO God!
This remarkable event has revived
several froma back sliding state, con-
6rmed the saints in the faith Of the
Gospel while gainsayers were put to
silence and coniounded. Mrs. Hadley.
at presen, appears to enjoy perirc;
health; sister Lampson is entirely free
from pain and the disease appears to
be wholly removed
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22
PORTRAITS OF THE PRESIDENTS.

Some years ago, our Mr.. Stuart
painted, expressly for Messrs. J. &
S. Doggett, portraits Of the five Pre-
siden,s of the United States. These
portraits, which were much admir-
ed for their fidelity, the Messrs.
Doggets sent 10 Paris, for the purpose
of having them engraved This has
been done in the Lithographic style, and
impressions of the plates are now rea-
DIV for sale. They are beautiful-we
might almost say wonderful-specl-
mems of an art, which is but little
known, and which, although apparent
" perfect, may yet be considered in its
infancy. Messrs. D. * Co. have now
the plates, press to strike Oft the I'M
pressions, and man from Paris to
conduct the work, Boston Courier.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22

will be almost impossible to take it;
they had about $500 troops in this
place, who were preparing to march
against the Turks then about 80 miles
off, and amounting to $4,000 men
they had frequent skirmishes, in which
the Greeks were generally victorious.
About 10 miles from Napoli, are the
ruins of the once famous city of Argos,
which / visited, and saw the ruins Of
the ancient Temple Of Juno, About Is
miles from this place is to be seen the
Tomb Of the celebrated ancient hero
Agamemnon, the then king o. Kings"
there is nothing remarkable about it
except its size; it is sufficiently large to
contain so or 40 people. who now live
in it as habitation-the poor devils
have been driven to this by Turkish
oppression. Want Of room has pre-
vented me from giving you as long a
description as | would wish. The
Ontario we left up the Archipelago"
Capt. SYMMEs is now engaged In de-
livering lectures in different parts OF
the country, on his favorite theory OF
the Earth. His assistant, Mr.. REY-
xoLDs, has arrived at Pittsburg, where
Capt. S. is shortly expected, and from
whence it is said, they will journey on
to Philadelphia. President WyLIE. OF
Washington College, Pa. has written
letter TO Mr.. Reynolds, in which he
speaks very favorably Of the new theo-
ry. He says:
"There is another general analogy
in the construction of all things, which
are formed, either Immediately by the
hand Of Nature herself, or by means
of those various instincts which she
employs in the several departments Of
organized life, which gives additional
plausibillty to your hypothesis. IN no
instance is there waste Of the mate
rial. In the structure Of honeycomb,
naturalists have observed this with in
expressible admiration: likewise in
tina: of feather; and, indeed, 1t may
be seen in almost every object in ma
ture. And if in things minute and
comparatively insignificant, why not
in those which are more grand and i'm
portant? That from one surface OF
the globe to the opposite-a space OF
more than 5000 miles in diameter
there should be nothing but mass OF
matter, which, from its position, is
rendered useless as it respects the &C
conmodation Of animated beings, l
will NOT saw would be unworthy OF that
wisdom which the science Of Natural
Theology delights to trace in the works
of the great Architect; but must say
that the opposite supposilion is more
grand, more noble, and in short more
analogous TO the economy OF nature"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22

In the packet ship Algonquin, Cap.
tain Dixey, at Philadelphia, have arri,-
ed bull and COW Of the short horn,
Durham breed, and two South Down
Sheep.
They were selected by one Of the
mos experienced graziers in England,
and have been imported at the expense
OF John Hare Powell, esq. The exer-
tons Of this gentleman to improve our
breed OF domestic animals, are beyond
all praise. He spares no pains and no
expense.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22
LOSS OF THE BRIG CASTOR, CAPT. Hoor

LOSS OF THE BRIG CASTOR, CAPT. HooD.
Mr.. G. Park, mate of the brig Cas-
tor, of and from Portland, for Havana,
arrived at Charleston on the 9th inst.
IN the schr. Susan, from Mantanzas,
furnishes the following account Of the
loss of said brig. On Thursday, Oct.
9th, at 6 p. M. Double Headed Shot
Keys bearing NNE. distant 6 or miles,
the captain ordered the course TO be al
tered to S w. fine pleasant weather.
all sail set. On Friday, at 30 minutes
past A. NJ. struck on a reef, bearing
NE. by E. distant six miles from Stone
Key, on Point Jaro. Immediately
threw overheard the deck load, took in
all sail, and got the boats ready, and al
s A. NJ. abandoned the wreck, having
five feet water in the hold, and pro
ceeded for Matanzas VIII re we arrived
at 6 p. NJ. and found the United States
brig Spark, Captain Newton, who inn
mediately proceeded with three boats
for the wreck, and succeeded in saving
the sails, rigging, cables, anchors, gun,
&c and about $4,000 feet lumber,
which we made into raft, and togeth-
er with the other property saved towed
into Matanzas. Previous to leaving
the wreck, We set her OH fire TO prevent
the pirates boarding her, who had pre-
vious to our reaching the brig, boarded
and robbed her of several articles.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22
CANADA.

The Montreal subscription for the
sufferers by the late FIRE at Miramic hi,
&c amounted on Tuesday last to 1888
dollars.
The Helen, one Of the Canada ship
building Company's vessels, ready for
sea, arrived at Quebec, from Montreal,
few days ago. She is said to be
superior ship Of her clas.
From the Quebec Agricultural re-
port for October, we copy the follow
ing paragraph:
"The first snow made its appearance
on the top Of the mountains on the 10th
Of the month; ana there was fall Of
SNOW three inches in depth on the Goth
which disappeared in the night Of the
27th. There has been no frost to pre-
vent ploughing, but il was retarded for
want Of rain till the end of the month,
and great deal remained to be done.
Gall agricultural produce has risen
in price, chiefly, we believe, from an
apprehension of the insuficiency Of the
crops. This rise, by producing greater
economy, has sure tendency to pre-
serve a sufficiency throughout the
year, and if the prices rise too high at
the commencement, they are likely to
fall proportionably before the ensuing
harvest"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22

The annexed letter from Washing
ton to Madame de la Fayette, at a Pc
Rod of her darkest distress, when her
husband was a captive, and she, a wan
derer, has been sent to US for publlca-
ton, by lady, into whose possession
il has fallen. 1t is the original letter
from which we print. If aught were
vet to be added to the name OF Wash
ington, an additional claim to the ad-
miration and love of mankind might
be found in the delicacy with which a
gratuity is here represented as the pay
ment of debt. Ne,o- York american.
Philadelphia, sst Jan. 1898.
MApAM-If had words that could
convey to you an adequate idea Of my
feelings on the present situation OF MIR.
de la Fayette, this letter would appear
to you in different garb. The sole
object in writing to you now is 10 in
form you that have deposited in the
hands Of Mr.. Nicholas Van Staphorst,
of Amsterdam, two thousand three
hundred and ten guilders, Holland cur
rency, equal to two hundred guineas,
subject to your orders.
This sum is, l am certain, the least
am indebted for services rendered me
by MIR. de la Fayette, Of which have
never yet received the account. lcould
add much, but it is the best perhaps
that / should say little on this subject
Your goodness will supply my deh-
cheney.
The uncertainty Of your situation (af-
ter all the enquiries have made has
occasioned delay in this address and
remittance, and even now, the measure
adopted is more the effect OF desire
to find where you are, than from any
knowledge have obtained of your re-
sidence.
At all times, and under all circum-
stances, you and yours will possess the
afectionate regard of him who has the
honor to be, your most obedient and
most humble servant,
G. WASHINGTON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22
KEAN,s SECOND APPEARANCE.

From the New York Gazette, Norember IL.
The theatre, last evening, contained
a very numerous audience, though not
so crowded is on Monday evening -
On the entrance of Kean in the charac-
ter of Othello, he was met with loud
applause. mingled with very few
Kisses, which, after he had made his
obeisance, subsidized into perfect silence
There were, occasionally, few inter
ruptions to the performance, but, dur
ing the greater part of it, such COM
plete silence prevailed, that pin might
almost have been heard to drop
After the curtain fell, there was a
general call from every part OF the
house for MIR. Kean. He Immediately
presented himself before the audience,
and after bowling respectfully to them,
delivered short and neat address,
He commenced by returning his sin
cere thanks for the marks OF favor
which had been bestowed upon him in
the course of the evening. He then al
luded 10 his pas, misconduct, for which
he expressed his sincere regret, and
observed that he had suffered enough
during the last eight months to atone
for the blacklist of the whole catalogue
Of crimes. In conclusion, he remark
ed, that if Lethe's stream were permit
ted to flow over his former faults, there
would be no cause Of complaint for the
future. He then retired amid the plau-
dts Of the house.
A unanimous call was then made for
Richard Ill. and in a few minutes Mr..
Richings came forward and announced
that play for repetition this evening,
which was received with general APP
plauSe
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22

The ship Bengal, Capt, Carwood,
has arrived at this port from Liverpool.
Can't. G left Liverpool onthe morning
Of the 10Th ult. having put back on the
4,h. sAs he fixed no day Of sailing,
neither papers nor letters were put on
board later than the 18th. Capt. u.
reports that Cotton was selling at o. a
nod. No additional failures had taken
Mace. Phiiad. Freeman's Journal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22

A ship Of $50 tons, intended for the
Liverpool trade, has been launched a,
New.York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22

The Providence, a Portuguese vessel
was totally lost, on the N. w. edge Of
Corva Grand Bank, on her passage
from Rio Janeiro to Maranham, and
out of 40 persons on board, only the
capt. mate, men, and 8 passengers
saved. The Mentor, Rose, of Batavia,
from Isle Of France, upset and sunk, in
lat. S. long SO, and on, of 40 persons,
(crew and passengers) only six saved.
The Two Brothers, from Grenada for
London, was totally lost, in lat. 4sa Ion.
80, and all persisted, except the capt.
one man, and boy, who were on deck,
and saved themselves on raft of bam-
boos, and were picked up days after,
but the boy had died 4 hours before.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-22

The Pittsburgh Gazette states that
in 1910, there were but two paper mills
in western Pennsylvania. Now there
are nine, four of which are owned by
citizens of Pittsburg, besides two in the
adjacent county Of Jefferson, Ohio, one
also Of which is owned by citizen Of
Pittsburgh.
In three of these manufac tories, the
machinery is propelled by steam pow
err; in the others by water power. They
have together thirty watts. In the steam
mills, forty reams per week are made
at each vat on an average the year
round, making the produce Of each vat
upwards of six thousand dollars in the
year. The average value Of the paper
produced at each vat in the water
mills, is estimated at $4,000 per year,
and the rags consumed in each vat at
10000 lbs. Taking all the mills at
this average rate, and estimating rags
at cents h., the paper manufacture
eG in the mills enumerated would be
worth Sl5o,ooo, and the amount laid
out in the country for rags would not
be less than $4,000.
The manufacture of Glass was COM
menced at Pittsburgh in 1898, but the
success Of the business was, for some
years, very doubtful. Now white and
flint glass Of the best quality, are ma
nufactured there, and the annual pro-
duce of Eine Glass Works in western
Pennsylvania is equal to Sl6s,ooo.-
Two Of these works are at ?ittsburg,
one is al burlington, opposite Pitts
burg, one at New Albany, four miles
below Brownsville, one at Brownsville,
one at Perryopolis on the Youghioghe-
ny, one at Williamsport, and one at
New Geneva.