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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-12
10000 Tickets at 81 100000
.:Ot one Blank tOa PriZe!
COHEN'S
Lottery & Exchange Office, III Market st. Baltimore;
where the great and magnificent Capital Prize Of
1n0 00n nOT,I.ARS

in the last Grand State Lottery sold IN one Hall and
Two Quarters all to distant adventufers) The Hall in
Romney Hampshire County, Va to Messrs. Charles
n Clark and James Gibson-one quarter to Mr.. Jacob
wolfgang of York County, near Hanover, PennsyIva.
MIA. Both ofMes Shares haze been already presented
amdMs Cash instantly paid, as usual at COHEN'S or.
Flee } The remaining quarter, which is held IN
Philadelphia, has not yet been presented. The names
of the above gentlemen are mentioned by permission.
'..MCOHEN'S OFFICE, uhere mare Capital Pri-
yes hare been obtained than d any other 04ee in America
UJorders fros any part of the United States either
by mail, (pos paId) private conveyance, enclosing
the Cash or Prize Tickets in any Of the lotteries, win
meet the same prompt and punctual attention, as if on
personal application BE partieuiar in directing 10
J.I. COHEN, jr and BRoTHERs-faltnore.
rTCoHKx's Gazette and Lottery Register will be
published Immediately after the drawing ard will con.
tain the complete List of the Prizes it will be forwarded
grafis, to all who purchase their tickets at CohENs
Office, and who signify their wish to recsiyeit.
RaItimore March %.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
AN EDITOR IN TROUBLE.

Not us, gentle reader, for heaven be praised
for all things, we are seldom out of troubles:
but some time ago Mr. Miller, editor of the
Batavia Advocate, and Mr.. Follett, editor of
the Batavia Times, had sundry disputes in
their respective papers, as editors will some
times have, and Mr.. Miller, among other Sc
rious charges, declared that Mr.. Follett was
a feemason, and added, as We learn, that he
himself was a freemason, but being Disguised
with the craft was about publishing a book,
revealing the mysteries of masonry, and ex-
posing them to the contempt of the world.
We understand by a gentleman Just ar
rived in town from the west, that several hui,-
dred free masons came into the village and
seized Mr.. Miller, and carried him several
miles in a Wagon: he was rescued from them,
but was compelled TO give up his manuscripts.
1t is further said that three attempts. were
made to set fire to his printing Office, and that
his friends, after attempting to conceal him,
had finally determined to send him to Canada
Something of the kind has taken place, of
which the foregoing is a sketch. We are sor-
ry that the fraternity have taken this step-it
gives weight and Importance to the ridiculous
threats of the person implicated. Silence and
indifference are the true weapons OF defence.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27

the same slope and height; and is to be finish.
ed by the 18th of December next.-The con.
struction of all which work, has been taken al
prices considerably below the estimates.-The
excavation of the Deep cut is contracted for, by
gentlemen oft highest responsibility, as a
saving TO the state, from the original estimates
of the engineers, of forty thousand dollars
The contracts for the feeder, are equally favor
able, considering the shortness of the time al
lowed for its completion.-From the great
number of propositions that were received on
the day OF sale, there can be no doubt that con-
tracts for the construction of a much greater ex-
tent of canal, could have been made on terms
equally favorable.
The original contracts on Licking Summit,
are now rapidly finishing; most of which will
be finished by the time specified in the con-
tracts; and all so soon afterwards, that no in
convenience can result to the state, from their
delay.
(, The engineer, from that section, will, in or
10 days, the location of the line,
from the northern termination of the present
contracts on Licking Summit, to the Rocky
Branch of Licking, seven miles below Newark,
to be put under contract as soon after the loca-
ton is completed, as practicable.
Ohio journal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
Ernm the National Journal

We announced in our paper OF yesterday, on
the authority of an European communication,
that our literary countryman, WASHINGTON lR-
WING, is at Madrid, engaged in preparing tor
the press a Life of Christopher Columbus The
discoverer of America should, unquestlonably,
find an American biographer; and we are hap
nv to learn that GEoFFREY CRAYoN has under
taken a delineation which offers so excellent an
opportunity for him to refule the assertion that
he takes greater delight in employing his pen
ell to sketch the scenery and manners OF foreign
nations, than to touch those subjects which are
more Immediately connected with the feelings
and history of his own country Every thing
relative 10 Christopher Columbus will have a
peculiar interest to American bosoms. There
NAV be some differences of opinion as to the
fitness of Mr. Irving's style and genius Tor his
torical composition. Nothing, perhaps, which
be has vet produced. or, at least, oil which the
public have any knowledge, comes exactly up to
the STYLE Of historical memoir. In all his Ia
bors, heretofore, his fancy has been allowed an
illimitable range; it has not been necessary Ior
him to cucumber his periods with the staid and
sober costume of fact: on the other hand, 1t has
been permitted to him to Gull the varlousorna-
ments which his own refined taste might select
among the rich stores of his imagination
Here, however, fancy must be fettered; and the
pleasing task of roaming in the regions OF INA
g~ination, with a carte blanche, to appropriate
every thing he might discover, must be super
seeded by the laborious, and, perhaps, unconge-
NAL employment; of porting over musty records,
harmonising conflicting statements, extracting
fact from the mass of dross & discoloration with
which the prejudices, religious and politi-
cal, of the times, have surrounded and suffocat-
ed il; depriving detail of its dryness; and throw
ing a charm over the whole which shall De so
chaste in its character and its influence, as not
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
From the Indiana Journal.

tits stated in one of the Jackson papers in
Cincinnati, and will no doubt be copied into
other prints, that Mr.. Jennings and Mr. Smith,
who-were recently elected to Congress from the
I'd and Sd districts in this state, are" Jacksoni-
ans" and opposed to the present Administra-
ton. This statement, like many others made
by some Of the knowing ones of Cincinnati and
Louisville, in relation to the political affairs OF
Indiana, is totally destitute of truth. 1t is uni
v~ersally understood, in this state, that both those
gentlemen, like the great body of the people by
whom they were chosen, are friendly to the
Administration There being apparently an
identity of feeling and sentiment on this sub
ject, between the candidates and the electors,
no public pledge was asked or given The on
ly one of the candidates known TO be in favor OF
Gen. Jackson, is DIR. Shuler OF the Isl District.
The oppositionists at Cincinnati, may enjoy all
the consolation which this information is calcu-
lated to afford them.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
From the indianapolis Gazette
INDIANA ELECTION.

Some OF the Cincinnati editors have differed
in opinion about the sentiments OF the members
of Congress recently elected in this state, with
regard to the administration and the election of
a future President Being accustomed 10 seize
with great eagerness every thing which might
appear to advance the cause in which they are
respectively engaged, they forget the fact, If ev-
er known, that in Indiana, the. people are entile-
ly Invested of the Presidential fever, so much
in vogue at the city Of Washington, and certain
meridians of Ohio. The private opinions of
members of Congress on the Presidential ques-
ton, have never been enquired into as a test of
qualification. 1t is generally understood, how
ever, that of the members of Congress who vo-
ted for the present President, two were the pri-
vate friends of Mr.. Adams, and one of General
Jackson. Messrs. Test and Jennings being the
friends of the former. The three recently elect
ed, we have reason to believe would pre-
fer Mr.. Adams to Gen. Jackson. But in this
there is nothing to prevent their voting for &C.
neral Jackson, should the people again require
it, and the election devolye on the House Of
Representatives The surmise of the editor Of
the Cincinnati Gazette was correct, when he
stated that perhaps opposition and Jacksonlsm
were not identified in Indiana.
l here is perhaps no portion OIL our cltlZehs
better pleased with the present administration,
than many of those who gave Gen. Jackson their
support at the last election. The friendship tx
tended 10 internal Improvement, In which con-
sists the bone and sinew of our future advance
ment, as a state, will far outweigh the interest
ed partialitles Of the few, that might have shar-
ed in the loaves and fishes, had the GENERAL
been elected. Whether Jackson will again re-
ceive the vote of this state, is not for editors to
determine; but this much we can say, that the
people of Indiana are at this time well satisfied
with the administration of the government, &
will continue so, as long as the present course
is pursued, and the same attention paid to her
best interests, and no longer. We would fur
Their remark, that Mr.. Clay's friends are undi-
minished, and the people are far from believing
him the corrupt individual his enemies repre-
sented him to be.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
SPANISH FLFET.

Captain Raines, of schr. Leo, left the Hava.
ma 18th inst. at which time the Spanish feet
under Com. haborde, the greater part Of (which,
as we have already stated, were dismasted in the
late gales, have not arrived.
One of the fleet, the schr Dichosa, put into
Charleston on the 18th inst. in distress, having
been compelled to throw overheard six guns
carried away both masts, all sails, sc.
On the 9Th, lat. 80. long II, the ID. spoke
Spanish frigate Lealta, with loss Of mizen.
mast, fore and maintopmasts, and bowsprit
The L. was also one of the fleet which sailed
under the command of Admiral Laborde Since
the gale the d. has passed several vessels bot
tom up, also a quantity of spars, sc.
Baltimore Gazette
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
From the National Intelligencer.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Estimates.-A let
Ger to the Editors, from one Of the most respec-
table gentlemen in Berkely County, Va. states
that he has examined, with some interest, the
statement of prices by which the Engineers have
estimated the cost of executing the work on the
Potomac Canal, and that they very far exceed
the actual prizes at which the same articles sell
IN market on that route. Lime, for instance, he
hashimself purchasedby retail, ola very beauti-
1ul as we'll asexcellent quality, for l2a cents, and
ne doubts not a contract by the quantity, might
be had at 10. With regard to bricks, he is con-
yinced they could be purchased for three and a
hall or at most fourdollars per 1000. Daily labor,
100, which is estimated at 100 cents per day, he
says he Ends no difficulty in procuring at 40
cents. and when hired by the month, at six dol
iars~~ordinary hands at FIVE. This is exclusive
OF The board, but, every thing included, any
humosr OF hands, he says, may be had at an
expense not exceeding eight or nine dollars per
anon.n. He Says he might go through. the
snois list Of articles, as far as they come with
~ MS snowledge, and shew the same miscalcu-
'@ionI nad ne time, or were il necessary With
as Tic mass Of evidence on this subject, he
ssNs' would 1t not be possible to get the Score
~Iy o. war to have the estimates made on a
"ore reasonable scale?
pom this suggestion, we remark, that the
a.:um''y OF work to be done being estimated, II
a"hoe very easy to graduate the total cost to
.ue aScertained price, at which the several i
@nS Oh labor and materials can be obtained 1t
VIC cost OF the particular items be estimated so
aVO per cent. too high, the total estimate
va: u course, be reduced accordingly.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27

n would seem from the following extracts
from the New York papers, that the FREE
u,AcKs in that city are taking rather more lib
erin. than the white citizens find it conyenien,
to sphmir 10.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27

Massachusetts is about to enjoy the honor of
putting into operation the first Railroad in this
country. There is an immense ledge of beau
tiful granite in the town of Quincy, from which
the Bunker Hill Monument Association intend
to draw the materials for the construction of
their monument. II was found that a railway
from the quarry in Quincy to the waters edge,
would be Of great public advantage, and accord
ingly an act of incorporation was procured, and
the railroad commenced in May last. Its
whole length is about three miles. 1t has a stone
foundation, so as TO resist the frost, and the top
timbers are faced with iron, Oh which the rail
road is laid. The whole road is>nearly finished.
Contracts for the delivery of the granite in
Boston, have already been made. The liberality
and public spirit of a company of the citizens
Of Boston have supplied the means for the for
nation of this valuable work. Bali finer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27

to subject the author to the imputation Of sac
ri6cing historical truth and dignity at the bid
ding of his poetical genius We believe, no W
ever, that our countryman possesses adequate
talents for the performance; and we trust the
high fame which must crown him who gives to
the world a successful history Of the immortal
navigator, will be a sufficient inducement to
his industry and perseverance.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
SMllLllp NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria,.

ARRIVED,
Sept. 26-Schr Farmers Ingenuity, Petit, Phlladel-
phia, 8 days; freight for the district.
Sloop Express, hewitt, Baltimore; freight for the Dis
trict.
schr Mary, Groves, Halifax, IA days; plaster to j.
S. Miller
Schr, Seth & William, Wiley, Thomaston, 10 days;
lime to ]. II. Laid.
scbr. Susan Miller, Allen, cleared at Boston for this
port 22d inst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
OHIO

IN he 9th INST. NJ. T. WILLIAMS, Esq. act
ns commissioners, proceeded to put under con-
Isc. The Deep cut, (three miles in lengthy on
~sesing Summit, Fairfield county: and a Feed
s1 miles long, from the south branch of
the Summit.
. ne feeder, which is intended to convey all
ss hoods OF Licking, to the reservoir, will be
-S0s seet wider than common c~anals-banks
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
One Cent Reward.

DANAWAY from the subscriber on Friday, the I'D
q inst. WILLAM WURRY, an indented appren-
tice to the tobacco business. hereby forwarn all per-
sons from harboring, or employing him. and those neg
Iectinp this notice may expect to be dealt with as the
law directs. JON Z MAY,
sept 26
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
40 900 Dollars FOR q
Drawing Of the

Drawing OF the
Union Canal Lottery, Oath Glass, which took place at
Philadelphia on the Doth inst. The following were the
drawn numbers, viz:
81 26 So % 81 II 48 40
In this class j. H.. Runnells had the pleasure of dis
trbuting among his customers, (agreeably to the num-
Der of tickets he sold) a large proportion of prizes, Sc
Yeral ofwhich had two of the drawn numbers. ~
u7Persons holding prize tickets, and those who
want money, are invited to try their fortunes in the lot
teries to be drawn on Wednesday, neat, 9th inst viz
The Washington City Canal Lottery, highest prize
SO, 000, tickets 5 dolls; and the Grand State Lottery of
Virginia, Todd and even, highest Prize %, 600 dollars;
tickets S., shares in proportlon-fo for lucky numbers, be
sure to call at
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
Cash for NEGROES.

VEvIE subscriber will give the highest cash price for
Il 25 or 80 YOUNG NEGROES. As the prices of
Negroes are OH the decline, those wishing to sell would
do well to give me a call as early as convenient
until untiII Ie complete my purchases. Application personal,
ly, or by letter, will be Immediately attended to.
SAMUEL HUNTER.
sept &c tt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-27
J III RUENENLS7
hlng-STeH H~ISLanuT70, u. .
Orders promptly attended to. sept23
V. NamDsOn e. Son

Haye just received and o6er for sale,
NEUSCOVADO sugars, 1st, Cd and Sd qualities, in
IVA hhds. and barrels; Refined do
w. l.. and n. O. molasses in hhds and barrels
Prime green coffee in bags and barrels
Young Hyson, Gunpowder and Imperial teas
Holland gin and Cognac brandy
Old Jamaica and Antigua spirit, N. E. rum
Madeira, Lisbon and Malaga wine
Pepper, alspice, madden, Alum
Rice, G. A. and fine salt in bulk and sacks, &c. &c. &c.
sent 90
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-29
A DAZZLING ARGUMENT

= You teach said the Emperor Traian tn
hahh' Joshua, that yonr God is every
where, aud boast that he ,esidcs amongst
your nation. ! should like To see him. p
Gods presence is indeed every where ,
replied Joshua, but he cannot he seem
no mortal eye can behold his glnry, IN.
emperor insisted. 'Wen,' said Joshn.
suppose we try to look first At one If his
ambassadors?' The emperor consented
The Rabbi took him in the omen ~. :,
no"n Gay, and bld him look at thu sun in
IT'S IT'S neredian splendor. / cannot said
iralan. the light dazzles me- Thu ar,
unable said Joshua, to endure the Ech,
OF one of his fellow creatures, and eanst
'aoa expect to behold the ,espendent
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-29
pOETRy..

TH6TGHTs IN A CuCRFHYAKb
Life wah is ,haGaws now int shau.
'ara mighty man low in The dust IS laid
ge'ghilul 81 Z how still il seems,
Where crowds Of buried mem rirs sleep
llaH quiet nature o'er ihem dram
II. IN, ouf troubled iheHghfs that weep
s.ifras haot shuts here, is page i loSt
With them ard I'll its bus, claims;
Tic penr ere ffon is mempry rr'ss'd.
Tic rich have nothing bal their names
Thrrs rest the weary fror their toll
There lie tie troubled, 'ree IRON care,
We fhrnnsh the strife of lite inrmnil
Sought rest, and only found II thrre
WITH nenr N fear his senrufnl brow,
There sleeps the rasier--and the slave
And. needless NJ al titles, now
Repose tho honoured aud the brave.
There rests The miser, and The heir.
Both careless vino their wealth ahaliresp ;
e en- love(onnd cure for hetrl.aches there,
And nane enjoy snuuder sleep,
Tho fair one, lar from foliy's freaks,
As quiet As her neighbour, seems
Unconscious now OF rosy cheeks,
And ne er rival in her dreams.
Straeeprs alike 10 Joy and strife,
Needless Of all - past affairs.
They're binned from the iid NJ life.
Aud absent from It's ,easinp cares
Grief, JOY, hore, fear, and at their crew,
Thai hauni the mennry's living mind
eeasd when they could no more pursue,
And Jeff apainless blank behind
Life', ignis falnus Geht Is passed.
No moro 10 lead their STEPS asfray
care saoison'd Gun is drained nj asi.
AuiaIl IFS folly far away;
The hills made out, 'he reckoning raid,
The book u cfoss'd, tho business done,
On them the last demands are made,
Tire goal is reaoh'd--the race is run.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-29
TO-DAY,

- DAY
! have watched the .icissitudps of ~
day, aud dweIt On the most remarkable ar
cldrnis, with design to find whether Thar
satisfaction is enjoyed which yesterday
promised
The day opens far--the mat;o bIpsb
perYadss the eastern horizon, aud tranoni.
tty hroods over the happy scepe.-rAt
such moment, could ca,e be banished
from the soul, how delicious would be m.
sensation But such stay belongs not
10 those SUBJECTS wherein repusp its mar.
hcular interests. Corrodne cares crowd
upon the soul dlsiracting i. by diver. in
ctements, over" bclmIog 1t with their
magnitude, aud disturbing it thong,nd
different ways. This day IS but another
yesiefday.-the came round of Measure
ana pains dlssIfates the feetng hours. and
the same aspiring h'prs of more happV
ana peacfah'e I" morrow, spontanen,sl,
ARISE FOO much preparation i, des,roc-
tive To enjoyment, and too ardent hanna
are bot thr lorerunnrrs OF dlsapn,intn,nnt
Man lives upon hope--'tls that vhich
snstains rational existence, and adm;n,s.
tiers comfort to him in hours or d.nres-
SION bnt when perverted it becomes the
mstrpmen, of distress: To-day there ia
sn'Hr hustle and celebrity; this splri,. man
ltestsd by all, seems imparting an imnplsa
tor some extraordinary purpose. What
End IS proposed ty all tins actiYit, , Some
are constrained by necessity, others b,
the anticipation of reward, and all uuI
n"pe' ot some future advantage. Does
the tral'Ion of advantage always coincide
with the ptrilhatinu of them Nv no
mean. and the reason is Obvious. The
disposition ot the hhtnAn mind j., RI. nj.
'o' upon which turns the whole aff,ir
hence we cannot SEE every advent;t;o,s
atatr Ut ourselves, aud consrouent,v if ".
be inflated with hope, we are ohnovin.s
20 disappointment. The hopes of yes,er.
terday al" merged IN those Of tn dav and
mos OF th' present viii be blended win,
the aspirations of Tomorrow. Then vher,
Is that haven ofrcst 81 ardently coveted
by n Beyond the confines Of this NOR.
tai sphere uERvFv
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-29

Erectt'Ge 4Dpoin!ments.-W have be,
fore US (says the Enquirer the Message of
the President of the United States, trans
uniting Reports from tie Secretaries of
State, Treasury and Of War, and from tn.
Post Master General containing the list of
appointments of Members Of Congress to
Executive Offices, uodef the successive adj :
mInistrations, The List of appointments
made by the President of the q. S. thro'
the Department ot State, embraces cipety
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-29
TIE ritx mr,ci,,nk never inses

eonanc', Tire eity mr.ch.ns never 'oses
his res<ctahil,i, ell b. hrcemrs \ bank.
upi. After iha, ~ he1f no more nj II az
bm tn Justice Il the peace, aud thr
arson If the p.ri,h, thu iard AID the
'qure. are allowed. by immenorisl Us
age ta be yer, respect ahle people, though
no on. Eve ihlpks 81 asking Why. They
~. sari Of fNtpras in his eay.
L"ndon is, perh ps, he onis place in
= h ch Ties lard If lcspeeiabillts al all
varies from h standard of money. There,
things 60 as much by appearance AS by
seight and he my hr SAID to NJ re-
sprctabl. man Who cuts CERTAIN hgurr in
company by being dressed in the fashivn,
md veninga number OF common place
things with toIerahe grace and fnency.
If petson there brings certain share of
tnfofmafion AID good manners into mix
81 society, It Ii npt asked, when he leaves
II, whether he is rich ar not. Lords aud
bidders, authors aud nmon.conn, lmen.
EDITORS nf newspapers and parliamentary
speakers. mert together. and the differ
ence is not 40 much marked ~ one would
-appose. TO be an Edinburgh Reviewer
=, suspect, the highest rank in modern
literary society.