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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-17

polling il TO imbibe the highest degrees OF tenn
perature, whereby high pressure steam OF the
most intense power is produced. 1t Is not yet
accurately ascertained what is the relative force
of steam to be obtained from water at given tenn
pera.ures. But Mr. Perkins has heated his
water bevond 600 degrees, and the strength OF
steam thus generated may be guessed al, even
had il not been SO recently put TO the-proof as
c.mpared with gunpowder. In short, this prin-
ciple of heating water under pressure. is believed
70 he that which causes earthquakes * VOLCANOES.
Steam, when carried to its maximum strength,
is supp osed capable of producing pressure OF
$4,000 lbs upon the square inch, but II this
steam be much further heated, 1t becomes de-
composed, and hydrogen gas is evolved. Hence
the phenomena observable in VOLCANOES, some
times the elections, consisting of soft mud or
moistened ashes-sometimcs tremendous ex-
nosions of gas, projecting masses OF rocks
even 10 the clouds, while at other times the heat
has been sufficiently intense to fuse the minerals
contained in the earth in which these subterra-
neous fires exist. In elucidation OF the theory
Of water heated under pressure, and generating
high pressure steam of the greatest strength,
or hydrogen gas, being the cause OF VOLCANOES,
we may cite the fact of constant issue OF I'M
mense volumes of steam from cavern, sltua-
ted AT the foot of mountain in the vicinity OF
the Cordilleras in Mexico, ir which earthquakes
are very frequent, and there are several volcanic
mountains not far distant. This exit Of steams
acts as safety ralce placed in a steam engine
boiler, preventing the steam from being heated
up to high pressure steam, or being decompos-
ed and converted into hydrogen gas; conse-
quently the mountain in question has not been
lifted into the air, or a volcano formed in its
| summit, which but for this escape Of steam,
must have inevitably resulted. 1t can be rea-
| Oily conceived how part of mountain
may be blown up by steam of $4,000 lbs, TO the
inch, or by hydrogen gas, when it is recolect-
ed what dreadful explosions so frequently occur
| from the bursting of boilers Of steam engines,
in which the very weakest steam is generated,
say 90 to so lbs. 10 the square inch. Now when
we bear in mind the immense number of square
inches contained even in the measure of few
wards, and the consequent pressure opposed to
! This surface by the high steam thus generated,
or by the ignition Of hydrogen gas, no one can
be surprised al the phenomena Of earthquakes
or voio anos.
In future communications we shall explain
the manner in which Mr.. Perkins has succeed
ed in restraining the explosive powers OF his
high pressure steam and deprived it Of all dan
ger, as well as its effects when applied to The
steam gun or steam engine.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-17
Nst1.Hx AN.DiS.lAs
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH II. 1926.

The regularly constituted organ oil the mot
lev Opposirion, has arraigned us for utterlns
sentiments, which it pleases to call "a6'isirs,
because they have proved to be unpalatable to
its EMPLOYERS. We need scarcely add that the
following paragraph is from paper edited by
league of the lower order Of NJ, C's. and
nrint.d in the City Of Washington, under the
title of"TKs United States Telegraph"
"Tbe situation Of the ministerial prints must
be really desperate to make it necessary to issue
such abuse as is contained in the following ar
ticles from the Gazette Of Alexandria What
ever may be the tone Of feeling in the State De-
partment, the people are not yet prepared 10
sanction the assertion that the States are mere
corporations;' nor TO countenance the unquaf
fled denunciation Of SO large portion oil tha'
body as "Senate Faction" How docs !ne
Editor of the Gazette know who belong 10 TINS
faction or what are the reasons which In
fiuence them"
When the author Of the foregoing Jargon
shall have apoligised for shamefully mut'iatsn4
our paragraphs, and shall have shown IN wha
part of the paragraphs he found the assertion
tina, the states are "mere corporations we vii
rel him hoy we know "who belong to TIT
Faction. and sswhat are the reasons which In
fluence them"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-17
E.nn HE National Journal.

his with no ordinary feelings of pain and re-
oret we announce the death Of William &. Som
grille /, will be remembered that Mr. had
been recently appointed Charge d'Afaires 10
the Court of Stockholm, and that he had been
detained for several months in this country by
a severe indisposition, occasioned by the rup-
ture of blood-vessel i'll the lungs. He took his
final departure in the ship with Gen. Lafayette,
before his health was perfectly restored, in the
hone that short residence in the South OF
France would invigorate his constitution, ena-
bic him to en,erupon his duties in Sweden, with
the return of warm weather Bat he has been
constantly declining ever since his arrival at
Paris. and had strength only to proceed about
40 leagues to the south of it, where he died in
the early part Of January. Our letters from
Paris state that arrangements were making to
have him inferred at La Grange, in compliance
with his request II may be interesting to his
family TO know, that his confidential papers were
left by him, before his departure from Paris, in
the hands of our Minister Mr., Brown Mr.. So
merville was young man of amiable and &C
complished manners, Of high literary attain
ments, and Of sound political principles. Such
qualifications authorised his friends to look for
ward to his doing honor TO his country, and
acquiring reputation for himselfin the mission
which has been thus prematurely broken up.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-17
A KNOWING ONE oUrwITTED.

A female Gipsey, following the concomitant
profession of fortune teller, called lately at
the house Of a young man residing at Brecon,
and inquired Of him whether he was ambitious
of being made acquainted with his future des-
tiny, adding, that by certain indications, his
| appearance clearly bespoke far more than Or
binary fate. He at first declined this very tan
,alizing proposal, but was at length persuaded
to allow her to reveal. The prophecies then
said it should only cost him one small piece of
silver money, paltry shilling, but that il would
be necessary, for the due operation of the mys-
tic process, that he should deposit 2ol. in notes
under his pillow during The night, which she
desired him to produce for the purpose Of pre-
vious incarnation He told her ii was out of
his power to do so Immediately, as he had not
then so large a sum in his possession, but that
he could probably be enabled to furnish it in
the following evening; on which she said she
would not fail TO call. About dusk she fulfill
ed her promise, and Immediately demanded
whether he had ready the required sum; he an
swered Ill the affirmative, and produced one loi
and two 81 notes. These" said she 81 must
enclose in this handkerchief" which had been
given her for the purpose, "and on thy head
covering il during the hours of sleep, the whole
mystery Of thy future life will be most perspi-
cuouslv revealed unto thee. She then took
the notes for the purpose Of enclosing them in
the handkerchief, and after she had turned
round and recited during the operation the
whole vocabulary of "hocus pocus," she most
carefully unfolded and sealed it. She then babe
him swear that he would ,mply with her next
request He said ne would rather decline ma
king any oath, but that he would pledge his
word TO do so III 1t were necessary. She said
she was satisfied, as on so solemn an occasion
word was tantamount 10 an oath. Her re-
quest was, that he would not unfold the hand
kerchief until the dawn Of the following morn
ing; and she then in due form presented il to
him and babe him farewell Soon after her
departure his curiosity got the better of his
word, and he opened the enchanted bundle,
when, instead of the notes he had given her to
enclose, he discovered SO many pieces Of plain
paper. On inquiry being made it was found,
that on her getting possession Of the booty CAL
though the nigh, had then Sc, in and the wea
Their was most stormy,) she, together with a
large gang Of her fellows who Immediately
Joined her, decamped without a moments de-
Law, evidently for the purpose of dividing the
spoil, but il was not known in what direction
they had gone. Their surprise, however, must
certainly have been great, and their fine FEELINGS
assuredly considerably hurt, on discovering
and this probably not until they had hurried
some way upon their tra,els) that what their
supposed dupe had been done out of bv their
triumphant queen, instead OF being bank notes
as she had imagined, was only mos, ladcrous
imitation which he had fabricated for the pur-
mise
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-17
Five Dollars Reward.

AN AWAY from the subscriber, on Monday, the
IL 9th inst ROBERT H4RMER, an indented ap-
prentice to the currying business. He is about IL
years old, feet or inches high stout made, fair
complexion, red hair, and blind in the right eye had
on when he went away, new blue roundabout and
pantaloons blue vest of cassinet, and new fur hat
will give the above reward if brought home Mas
of vessels and other persons forwarned from
harborng, employing, carrying him off at the pc
ril of the law T. C. TULEY
march II 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-17
Was Committed,

1O the Jail for the county OF Alexandra, :" ~m
SLIxlW LOWE, who says she is free, and that she
came out of Brooke'ses,ate, in Maryland. The sad
woman appears to about IS years age, hve rect
three inches high; her dress is Nankln frock much
worn The owner is desired to come prove properly
pay charges and take her away othef"'se she Will Dc
disposed ofas the law directs
march 9--1awsw AND. ROUNSAVELL, Jailor
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-17
For Sale

For Sale
Er The COLUMBIAN F4C70RY, with
~ IL all the out buildings, Grist Mill, and Land
AIi; ." ' Sso " sixty 81 z!l acREs. '
situated on Four Nile Creek, miles from Alexandra,
and from Washington and Georgetown, near the main
road leading from Alexandra to Washington. The
FACTORY consists of substantial Brick House, about As
feet by 65 three stories high; containing 1900 spndles
with all tie necessary machinery in good order and in
full operation; brick houses amply sufficient for the
accommodation of all the hands; also good Grst Mill,
turned by the stream, lower story of stone up
per of frame, with pair Of stones. The value of this
factory may be estimated by the quality of Ge yarn
made there, having decided preference to any other
offered in the markets and its proximity to Alexandra,
Geo. Town & Washington, insures, at all times good
ready market for all its yarn 1t will be offered at
public sale on the Eth Of May neat, if not previously
disposed of at private sale, and possession given on the
LIST of June following. Application may be madeto
GEO S. HOUGH, Pres't c. F. c.
A. C. CAZENOVE, Or
mara EDW. STABLER
urThe National inteligcncerw will publish the above
every other day until the first of June, 1t not otherwise
directed
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-17
New W ork,

INTEREST MADE EQUITY, being republication
of the article on the subject of interest contained
in the Supplement to the Encyclopedia Britannica.
from the pen of DIR. McCuloch, Just published and
on sale by PlSHEf THOMPSON.
Washingtou March 16-17
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-17
Freioht for Norfolk
Stage for Baltimore

The subscriber having to
Gm~nAAsend a close Stage and four
.@xzAGExl horses to Baltimore for family,
49, G9R.swil start on Tuesday morning next
at six o'clock, and will arrive in Baltimore the
evening. The terms shall be moderate-Those who
wish seats will apply previous to that time.
mar l7-3t JOHN THOMPSON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23
LAWD FOR SALE.
2Glh Jan. 1926.

oR sale, tract OF land in Ahemarle county
my residence, consisting Of acres 1000 Of which
OF the best mountain quality, and 500 LYNX below The
oupian, and extending from it, generally OF good qusny
aud eIuarkaby well mbered aud wa,ered Tie aeirs on
the south eide 81 the Rysnna branch OF James River
gable for Battaux Milton which within three and half
miles IL is FIVE miles from Carottesve SIX from The
University OF advantageous stustion for health and
~ remark need be made here. The a, all the m
improvements III commolious dwelling house. building,
barn', with thresing Machines grt MILL with good
houses for managers and posted FOR each purpose
into severaPaI will disposed The paw
neni the purchase m;n@y be made by ualmens with
LIBERAL credit, be agreed the time Of sale Tn.
urnuI the stock Of every kind may sold with the land
Ihaye also for sale another tract, Of rather than 400
acres, pile belOwtonwhu ofthc on il. northern
side which lies WE'LL Of good quality we'll tim.red and
wstcrsd and has valuable vein Of lime stone Pasg
rms Tracts divided into two ims each having dweiins
buildings Credit will be given for This like manner
io The othef Persons inclined to purchase will addres
selves duectlyto JANIS MONRoY
Oak Hill. Loudonn cnIntY. Va. Anil - iis-,c
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23
BU.VKER'S HILL EOR SIZE.

TIVE subscriber will sell I0h March neat, public
3 auction before the front door Of the Es3e Tavern
city OF Richmond his plantation called Buukes li lying
Io~he creek in the county Of Chesterfield, FIVE and
ies above the Of Manchester aud bewetB the Manchts
turnpike road aud James River. This plantation conaus
1854 o LAND half Of which woodland heavily
fn,bored with oak pine and ,x;y Of band
tsctIlcnt creek bottoms.
The Improvements consist Of eomodious dweirn; house
bar STABLE house, aud all other houses
aud very valuable Saw Mil, abundsny supplied with
Pohite creek, and with lumber from the adjoe
3Luds Of the plantation There !, also the creek
newly erected Grist Mil excellent order, and a good
feishbouhood for The Plantation Is situated sveTy
sfeabe negbbouhood aud well waier.d aud heay-as
country residence, there fes situations
hd possesses at the time the convenience Of proximity
market The subscriber, intending .moye to the West
County, will offer good bargain aud easy
purchaser Those who may be disposed purehsse pro.
petty, requested to the premises, where the subseri-
bet, bis sSeuee, Mr.. Jordan Smith, will give them
further information upon the subiee they may desire.
Il Terms made known the day VI salt which will take
yiaee a, " O'etk and be conducted BY G. g. CLARKE,
ANDERSON EDWARDS.
Ech1 III
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23
FOR TIE E.NQJIR Err
THE CONVENTION

10 Into thy neighbour os thou too,,y5st bo-.
my neighbour do unto Vou.
nave always regarded il as one of the rnos, 10.
Pio'So'e circumstances attending legislative uro-
oeeu'nEs ana enoctmens, that the rnajorites ,Vhrb
cast the Die upon important subjects, shoud be
either ln'insIcaiiy or comparatively small ybetbe-
graduated on the scale of intellect or of n,,to,,
such slight turn of the balance, which eie. ~
Soiu,e rule to small majority over fhe will NJ
nearly an equal number OF free men, is sure IN ev
ehe discomfort. And such discon,ent il an, q,
degenerate INTO confirmed hostility Hbeu the levis
IatiTe oody iselt Is 50 Organized and the fornsof
proceeding such, az TO render it practicable ,bat
nominal majority from one sIction Of The Sts,a
may be ooiained in iavo= ol, or against us~,s,,,o
"hen me real majority nom different section
are Of an adverse persuahlon
1t is evident that be bill TO refer the question ~
contention OF No Convention 10 the sover,irs,
people las been rejected 10y very small n,aioriIv
IN 'he House OF Delegates, chief, from the east.
e'h portion oil Virginia; numcric Il = siority of 2
10 say nothing OF the balance Of intellect And !,
Is clear That tie organization Of that body is cscu
lated frequently to defeat the will Of the peopis
whom they represent as well as. that its metbod
o. proceeding tenders The real majority liable IN he
thrown under the domination OF a merely 1o,,,n,I
majority, whatever section the and s,ch
mas been tie fact III regard 10 both these no;,,s -
the late rejection Of the bill referring the oues,1r
Of convention 10 the people
The organization Of the House Of Del.esisa "a
u regards the binary representation from each com
" Is liable 10 deet tie will Of The majority of he
peope "a many OF The COUNTLESS by their yepresents
yves F5tiAS "a opposition 10 stcb oihsT And
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23
no NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

fIlII subscriber by the credit VI the machines
Il by hii late father sud hni.snd also by the
these last iou years. beg leave
inform and the public generally, that he tonti
sie to make Portable and Fixed Wheat Threshng Ma
chimes AMI At reduced prices all Vt which
materials put osethef the strongest
e, aud hopes respectable under5ned Will he
<suEeieat ecomnv ndstion.
JOHN EXiLL, opposite the Posl-eaies.
Richmond Beb s. 1895
have used Mr.. Exaps Wheat Machne for four years
saying, that Vt the best Thrsh-
aug A4cines country certainly threshss out wheat
cleaus les liable TO get GOT vi order than
machine sern, snJ believe have all IN.
tnoIn hines Of lhis country II very durable, being
yfrincipay OF and vii taken proper
- year, es, aad the esd VIII be ths cheapest OF al
machines I'LL GARrEK.
6hr-y, Jan. 50, 1876.
I have had u tho ExslI Portable Wheat Threshng
Machine for years. and have hesitation ayi that Tor
durability, expedition and saving vt gram It lar superior IL
ns rhrahins Machine have The iaeiiEy with
which moved 1, different farms gives also decided aj
-vantages and ills easily kept IN order j. ARCHER.
Bermuda Hundred, 5Ist Jan. 1895.
AZ, well satisfied will, performed by Mr. Exal
Wheat Machine and greatly prefer to .er: have ia
sGse- JOSEPH MARX.
R.ehsaond Let TeL. 1925.
RESEREHcES TO
John Fiskham, Esq VIM i; Wiekham, Egg:
WIN. H. Randolph, Esq. John e. mo'by, Esq aud others
1,r. rrent too numerous to mention.
-. u Wheat Ears Straw Cutting Machine, Com Shell
Tcrs, ani ali kinds OF Agricultural implements made he
Hs-t msan.r. Smiths Work Ia general.
Sch cT-u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23
IRON AN.D COPPER.
NAVY CoNMrssIoNERs' Orrrcr
Ilfh FEB. 1872,

llfh FEB, 1926.
VIC Commissioners Of the Navy will receive sealed pro-
p"sas until the 18th day of March, the supply
me Hound square, and Fiat American IRON, may he
ne delivered At
Portsmouth, Y. II. not less than nine tons /:
charleston, Mass. not less than hundred ten tons,
n,'osyn, New York, not less than thry-eight tons
Phsdelrha not less than tons;
GnsP"ri, Va. nottess than City tons
Washington not less than sixty tons.
The Hat and square be Aoir,erd and the round
iron made from hammered bars.
Propo'a will at tie time he reeeivedfor the supply
OF az The III and Sheet Copper, aud COPPER Spikes Rod.
the iron 10 he delivered.
The Iron and Cope, must be Of the hest quality, and
aerso tho customary inspection ct the place oi delivery,
snch other Inspection as the din
Persons DESTROYS to furnish the Iron and Copper
Toned WI pleased TO endorse on,h back of their offer,
Copper, &c 10 lie delivered at - (atu, the place or
places al wh'ehth- deiissryi to he made.")
teh. 10. 92-tl5,hM
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23
RENO TAL.

WE subscriber has the well known stand lately
occupied Oyster House by NJ 7. Cooksey opposite
the Eagle HOTEL where he will continue keep best
OYSTERS, with Every deeaey luxury season lie
return. To the public has most thanks f.. the
liberal he has heretofore received hopes will
be continued 10 him 50 long he may deserve liz exert
ons to please an to give satisfaction will be unremng, and
nothing shall be wanting his render his
AMI iespeclahe. JSO. u. SEAWELL
jan IA 7a-n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23

TT Thr ENQUIRER published twice week generally,
ii three times week during the Of the State Legsa
thu heretofore Five Dollars per annun
nv,he 10 advance Notes of Chartered speeie-payny banks
.,uly) will be received payment The Editors will guarsn-
m he safety RENTING them by nail the postage CT all let
tess being paid, by the WRITER'S. MT. =
r No paper will be discontinued Out at The discretion oil
he Edhors,) until all uearages have been paid up
Whoever will guarantee the payment oil nine papers
st,,ii have III. tenth GRATIS.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
~ One square, OR LESS-First insertion IS eepts-eaeh
Continuance, SO cents. . \,
No inserted, until ha, either heen paid
or or assumed BY peron in this city, il. envTons
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23
FRESH GOODS.

WE receiving by almost every opportunity from
w Riehmoad,a fresh supply goods bought auction,
The bef terms by H. b. Montague, residing there the
purpose of giving additional establishment at
this place, well a, the at P-rkinsonvie From tn.
late purchases say with confidence that having
retienced partner III Richmond, will be 10 the
advantage Of cutoners and ourselves We bay. lust
received also from New York splendid selection Of fancy
goods, bought for cash by merchant OF much 10 til
market all Of which oder at the lowest prizes cash.
cotton FOR the latter. We will the highest price, deliver
at Lawrencsviile,or to Fox and Montague, Richmond.
MONTAGUE MOTLEY & CO.
Lswr-rrrviiie. Dec. 80. 6g-,f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23

fHE suhscrihors intending 10 retire from commercial puf
suits, O,T for sale their entire Stock NJ Good, comprna
general spd extensive assortment Of Dry Goods Hardware
Groceries, &c &C. amounting probably about 20 900 dollars
most Of these Goods have ben purchased The different
tons ~ Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York very
prices, and the principal part hersofwn the last y mouths
The payments may he made suit the convenience Of the p
chaser his giving approved Uot sale Of tbs whole
Stock he Elected will continue sell any article thu,
may he wanted at small advance the for cash.
The purchaser Of the Goods may reut for sr ~
years the Store which we have occupied for years. AMI
webwe have no hesstion ipssying the hes, stand ~ all
the lower country Tor an exenve retail esfzbshmenL The
improvements consist Of Convenient Store house. With sube
en accommodation for small family. warehou.e and l
eesary ouhouse Persons Wishing buy may examine the
THOMAS SMITH & co
Gloue ester Courthouse. Jan ~. s7-wf
IiE subsottbei wishes 70 pUtchsss pair % seotls we'll
a.. THOMAS Z, POYTHRESS,
ySs 70. s3xya psss Cbssls, ciyCOsrheuss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23
TRUST SHE.

6REEABLY 10 the provisions Of decd Of trust executed
IA 10 NE by Thomas al and Elizabeth lis wife, and Of
cord in the Clsrks Office o. the county Of Cbeersld
shall sell the Gh day Of March, 1896 The premises cash
the highest bidder Lot Of Ground in the town Of Manehe,-
TER Designated ia Pap Of said town by No $50 Said lot Is
situated on the street leading from Msyos Bridge aud fronting
the property Of Jswts b. Scott, E.q.
RfCH3RD BOOKER. trustee.
Manchester, Eeh. "a. 1926. a. ~.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-23
FOR SALE.

CIT Nails, Ground Plaster and Family Flour.
~ AiLS and hra', all kegs OF So 100, $50 aud 200
lbs large assortment, aud will be sold vety low.
Do. to elineh for tobacco kegs and hor,he,ds
Hoop and plate Hou, various widis Horseshoe IRON and
Nail rods
Iron aud Steel rolled 10 order
French and Nova Scotia Plaster of Paris in bhls. and bids
Family Flour, barrel half barrels, very white & rises veil
Old Wine, few deniiOhns.
Feb. is. 93--4t =. HAX ALL l. 60.