Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1925.
MURDER AND ROBBERY.

MA.
1t appears that Simpson had eaten his sup
per at the tavern where he had been for seve-
raj days, in company with four or five persons
fthe place or neighborhood; and that after
supper they all left the tavern, not however,
precisely at the same time, but this being
common, attracted no particular notice. All
except Simpson, returned 10 the tavern in the
course of the evening, say before 10 O'Clock,
and slept there as usual Next morning being
Sunday, three of them left the village, two on
foot and one on horseback. Simpsons not re-
turning to the tavern on Sunday, excited no
suspicion. as his business led him frequently
into the neighborhOod for longer and shorter
periods. On Monday suspicious began to be
entertained, and on Tuesday morning the in
habitants undertook to search, and in a very
short time, within about half mile of the vii
lage, and near one Of the roads leading from
thence, he was found dead and the money
which it was known he had about him was
missing. He appeared to have been shot
through the head with pistol, and stabbed.
The jury of inquest was sitting when our in
formant left the village on Tuesday,
Capt. l.. F. DipE, of the United States In
fantry, with detachment of 20 men, sailed
from New York, in the brig Edward, for Pen
sacola, a few days since.
The Nstonal lntelligencer says, that ALEX
AMBER II. EvERKrr, of Massachusetts,, has
been appointed, BY the President Of the Unit
ed States, Minister to Spain, and Mr.. Polk
srrr, of Louisiana, Minister to Mexico.
A Groom Refused.-The New-York Mercan-
tile Advertiser says, it has learned from re-
spectacle source, that since the Liberator b.
IIvlR arrived in Peru. deputation from the
Kings of France and Spain has waited upon
him with an invitation to assume the Supreme
Command in South America, and to put on a
Crown-those Powers promising to support
him in such a measure, and probably pledging
the aid of all the governments composing the
HOLY Alliance.-It is needless to add, that the
proposition was treated in a manner worthy
of BoLIvAR. He sent tito the Congress Of
Colombia-and through that body, it is hoped
the world will be informed of the particulars.
A magnificent public dinner has been given
n Fanuel Hall, by the citizens of Boston, in
honor of the Inauguration Of JOIN @. ADAMS
as President of the United States. The COM
pany was numerous enough to fill ten extern
sive tables, and the best feelings are said to
have prevailed.
Several very fine odes were produced on
the occasion, which shall be published hereaf
ter. We copy the whole the regular toasts,
under an impression that they will be read
with great interest, and give universal salts
faction.
The Day: A day of jog but not of TRI-
UMPH.-Let not the spirit of exultation
disturb the general gladness. adams
march, composed by Mss Clark, Of this
city.
John @. Rdan1s: The land of his natl
witty reloices in the brightness Of his
fame; may the ,choLe people be made
glad by the wisdom of his administra-
ton. Nine cheers. adams and Liberty.
The Vice-P President Of the United States:
The voice of free and enlightened
people mas pronounced a merited eulo-
gium upon his virtues, his talents, and
his services. Sir cheers.
Jones Monroe: He rtires to private
life with all his country's honors
bicssed:" Weenro, his name and deeds
with those of his illustrious predeces-
sors. Sir cheers.
.Aadre,c Jackson: AS citizen conspi-
cuous, as a soldier pre-eminent. The
gratitude and admiration of his coun-
try win always accompany him. Nine
cheers.
I'm H. Cra,oford: Respect for his
private worth, gratitude for his public
services, and cordial sympathy for his
individual sufferings. Sir cheers.
Henry Clay: The champion Of civil
liberty in both Americas. Be that in
dependence his right which he has so
ably maintained as the common right Of
all mankind. Nine cheers.
Bunker Hill Monument: Natures SIM
pie mound shall immortalise the glory
OF the Fathers-let Arts majestic COL
umn record the gratitude of the Chill
dren. Nine cheers.
The memory Of Washington. TAT the
anaunciation Of this toast, the COMPANY
rose, and stood in silence till a dirge
was performed.
The venerable John .Adams-the setting
sunof Massachusetts: His evening beams
still linger on the hills that Frightened
in his morning blaze. Previous to
the annunciation, the Marshal read the
answer Of the venerable gentleman, de-
Ginning their invitation on account OF
exhausted strength Plaudfis.