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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-19
fraying the expenses Of carrying into effect

fraying the expenees Of carrying into effect
this act.
Our neiehbors in the State of Virginia, will
smile with derision on this stately judicial edl-
fee, erected with such parade, bedecked with
all the costliness, pomp and parapharnalia ofthe
highest tribunal, while the same objects are at
tanned, at most moderate expense in their
County Courts.
This Esd section evinces the hollowness OF
the trainers of this Bill-the selfish views as to
emolument-the want Of feeling as to the grind
ing taxes consequent thereof; while the 10Th
ection.empowering the Court to punish con-
tempts in or out Of Court, by fine and imprlson-
ment, or both, betrays an impolent grasp al pow
err and authority that arouses our Jusf contempt
WHY the man wants plenitude OF power not
possessed by the Lord High Chancellor OF Eng
land! But enough: it is another head OF that
Hydra which engendered the Bill for local
legislature, lopt off by our Common Council;
.nd :, will be no He5culean task for the Com.
mi,tee appointed by that body, now to Stay
the mons,er-thus ex,inguishing the farther or
future abortive attempts Of private ambition
and seGshness, which germ so rapidly in Wash
ing,oh. FlNDEA.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-19

The Bridgeport, Conn. Courier, gives the
following as Something new."-A log was
brought to the saw mill Of Captain JAS John
son in Weston, few days since; after saving
off the butt, they discovered that they had sawed
in two uhole pack Of cards; ninety grains were
counted from the cards to the outside Of the
log; they must therefore have been deposited
there ninety years since; they were perfectly
sound, and but very little soiled and would
have been as good as new had they not been
cut in two by the saw The log was perfectly
sound all ound the cards. We are author-
sed to say that the above can be substantated
by numbers of respectable persons living in
that neighborhood.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-19
Extract of letter dated Hquana, March q,

Extract Of letter dated Hqrana, March q,
GAS every thing appertaining to the island
of Cuba seems to excite peculiar notice a, this
moment, i, may be interesting 10 you 10 see the
result Of Sugar Plantation of some note, ST.
Jose de la Vega, belonging to friend Of ours,
who has furnished ne with this information,
and who is ready at any time to furnish the de-
tails to whoever may desire it.
This estate has given % crops of sugar, Of
which at various times 1900 boxes have been
captured and lost.
The gross amount received for these %
crops was Sl,o25,o76 ST..
/ Viz
First |. crops, S2s3,45o 81
10 succeeding, 495,76o u
last to Dec. 1925, 246,765 81
And the total expenses Of the estate
from It's commencement up to 3lst
Dec. 1925, amountsto 757,los 3r.
Leaving clear balance of S26s,s6s Or.
Besides the estate, which would be estimat-
ed at 100000, but may be calculated as worth
100000.
The highest price ever obtained for these
sugars was, one short season, % 26 rials; and
the lowest rate was 81 81 rials.
There was expended $4,000 upon this es-
tate before dollar of produce came in: the first
crop produced $4,000.
This plantation was begun under circum.
stances very disadvantageous, as enormous in
terest was occasionally paid; add to which that
the carriage Of the produce is more expensive
than in some other stuations-any one begin
ming with an unembarrassed capital, would
find result still more encouraging, especially
as the price OF labour, sugar works and provs-
ions are so much reduced, and above ALL the
use of the steam engine, which has introduced
ALI economy beyond description"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-19

A patent has been obtained for register stove
for consuming smoke and economising fuel
Instead of putting fresh fuel on the topof The
FIRE, in the usual way, the coal is supplied TO the
fre-grate from chamber above. This cham
Der being closed at the top, and open at the bot
tom, the smoke is obliged TO pass through the
fire before it ascends the chimney. BY this
means the black smoke is converted into brisk
fame, and the heat greatly increased at the
same time. Another material improvement is
effected by what the patentees call the "base-
ment" of this stove 1t consists of a projec-
ton Immediately beneath the CRATE bars, extend
ing to the usual distance of fender; this base
ment being filled with materials which absorb
the heat given from the bottom Of the FIRE, in
stead Of allowing it to be driven up the Chin
ney, according to the common construction Of
CRATES. The sides and canopy ofthe stoves are
also formed hollow, and afterwards filled up
with the same slow conducting Materials
The heat gradually given off from the surface
of these stoves keeps the air o. any room COM
fortably warm for fve sir hours after the fire is
guile ertinguished.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-19

A novel and curious exhibition has Just
been opened in New York, which is thus de-
scribed in the Commercial Advertiser. The
Chess-Player is the same which has astonished
and baffled the most skilful players OF that
game in Europe.
.automotion Chess Player.-The first 'exhibi-
ton of Mr.. Naelzel'a Wonder Of the World,
took place last evening, in the spacious hall at
,ached to the National Hotel, and was witness
sed by from two to three hundred spectators,
who departed equally astonished and delight
ed. We have not room this evening for full
account of the exhibition, but must despatch il
briefly. The wonderful figure, whose move
ments, or rather the cause of whose move
ments, has baffled the inquiries Of the learned
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
WRITING INK

u rery erce''ent qnalay--for saip a ttis Office.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14

men, will increase the motives and lie Iac,an.,
the execution oil our own better scheme Of 49,.
ing our bond-men TO a happy distance fran
shores. The diffusion oil The principle ,oa -
political economists are every where urging a.
SO much force, that free labor is nconlestibv eh.,
err and more productive Than slave, will invo,,1
all our appeals TO benevolence, by adding the wsa
of interest 10 that OF duty. Az the same TIM !.
the decreasing demand for some Of those prodn.'
of our soil which can be raised by black with m,'
comparative advantage, or rather with less comm.
alive disadvantage, than by white labor, and a.
falling prices of those articles in our FOREIGN n,
kets, by still further diminishing the value n -.
slaves, will naturally increase the willingness. n
their owners to Tree them and so strengthen ali
claims Of reason and religion upon their hears
And over and above all, we are not afraid nor askam
ed to avow, in the faces oil all the nGdes n n.
world, that we build our hope of ultimate snrcs,
on our faith IN that sure cord Of pr0phecy which
as ii authorizes us to expect that there shall i.
day Of universal holiness in the earth, warrants, NJ
also to believe that God who stitch ia the Heaven,
and shapes and sways the purposes and acts Of men
to his own ends, Itor he tar,&th the hearts of MI
people as the rirers If ,cdter are turned, wn
himself find out and secure the ways and means N
extinguish an evil, whose continued existence would
be absolutely incompatible with all our notions ID
an era so happy and so divine Wherefore, mem
bers and friends OF The Society, be ye Stqadfas
immoceatie, atrays aboandinS IN this pork Of MI
Lord, forasmuch as Ne hnoso that your tab0r can
not be IN uain III TIE Lord.7
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
NOIICE.

nc ting 81 the Managers of the HJn,noto AMI I.,.
a ae T@rn4te Company, Will be held 1t James G. JeG
f-ris-s Tavern, on slutday. the 4th If next month,
,.i&rch1 At 10 O'clock, A. N. All persons who ma,
year may attend and all those aho have committed and
have not rad must pay What hey owe, Il the Urea
street on or previous TO hat day, they will not be per-
n.ited % commute, but have 10 pay as they go.
Hy osisr gftAe Burt II lfnagsrs
-, JESSE MENpENtiALi., Treasurer
wilmington, % z l5~9 &c-ttm
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
For RENT or LEASE.

fSsA A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE and Kitchen, with
HHsa well Of good water at the door, together Win
three Of land, good state OF cultivation, on whch
are a number Of choice fruit trees. This property IS in
healthy part Of the Borough beng on Pasture Street be-
tween Hanover aud Broad Streets adjoining lands OF joshua
Woaston and Thomas Massey Possession may be had on
the 25th of March next. Inquire OF
JOHN COLEMAN, Agent.
Feb. 10. 1926 25-4tP
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
DIVIDEND.

~ Office Is hereby gwen hat dividend Of three pc,
cent? for The last tx months. las been declared hy
The Managers Of the UGning:on qd Kennel Tzratike
Company, which will be pad . The stockholders ar their
legal representatives. OH OF alter lie 25, 81 March next
JESSE MENDESHALL, Treasurer
wilmington Feb. 4, 1926. 23-t25m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
NOTICE.

4 Blacksmith and Wheehigh Shop FOR RENT, and if
N preferred, dwelling house vii each-n the town
of St Georges. The situation be recommended as
one of the best in the state for that busnesstere being
but the shop Of each kind in the town. None need
apply but those who able to carry the business on with
yigor JOHN SulIoN, -. georges Oet
'Eeb o 1906 Dit
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DIVIDEND.

Fg7E Managers OF the lNinagoa mi rAigietaa Tazn.
fthe Compdny have declared dividend Of per celt
pr i've last SIX months on the stock Of SAID COMPANY paw
able to the Stockholders their representatives on or after
the 18th inst, by EDWARD TAISAIL, Treasurer.
JAMES PRICE, SEEN
Feb. Z, 1926. 24-5,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14

Feb. IS, 1926.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
IL, LET.
FOR SALE.

Forty fire Acres in Cherry Island a'larsh
N LOIS TO SUIT PURCHASERS.
FESE sub 'siber offers for Sale the Marsh in Cherry L.
e land belonging 70 MARY WAaNEn, bounded on Chris
taa rantywhe and Rock Greeks, the Marsh road &C
Ihis Marsh being SO well known it is hardly necessary
say The natural quality Of il has been considered equal
any oher in Chevy Island
l. viii be sold on accommodating terms For particulars
apply to the subscriber WILLIAM WARNER,
8H9fAeu for Many WARNEn.
tcaNSr. =, 1870 24-9t
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WANTED 10 HIRE.

A Sober industrious single MAN vic understands the
commended
ALso, WANTED TO PURCHASE couple of first rate
iresh calYe az Mich Cows. Inquire of JOHN WAY.
fs0, y 1870 24-Im
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14

with gliding, ana with pitsurs - and insges d Saints;
there great number Of chapels private and
email rooms, 6uiabrd in the same style With silver
figures Of the Virgin Mary, and gold Jesus. about
which they told me long story OF miracle
The Monastery is complete labyrinth OF alsles,
and hes, and cells all bearing the stamp o. su
perstition and abstinence the order IS very rigid
one. allowing bo, one meal day, aud the poor
monks looked like ,iptms TO is severity. The
rooms were without furnure. tue floors oi stone
and ia each cell was pallet OF straw, small table
with crucihx, and pictoie OF some saint or mar
". Al the cells open into colonade beyond
hich are gardens; aud to be allowed to walk in
them l thought one would be willing 10 submit, for
little time 10 prvations and sacrifices so beautiful
and refreshing the fountains SO luxurant are the
fruits and exquisite The perfume OF the flowers
In one garden surprised party OF monks in
.Jessamine Doc2r, IN the unsenimentat employ
rnent OF shaving - AS particular mark oil respect,
they took TO the Chapel Of penitence tit is
building connected by long gallery with the
Church and is situated at the bottom Of one OF the
gardens, where planted cypress and other iunc-
cal trees; several statues and embemaical figures
surround it, all holding human skulls
No persons are allowed TO enter here but the rich
and powerful ;-durng Passion Week, those from
such families who are particularly pious, remain
day and night, their only susienance bread and
water, and without speaking word-a lady who has
Is lie friend of Mrs. Commodore S. La Sonora p
had just passed week there She is in great aflic
ton having Just lost her oldest son; ptomisit G
young man Of 20 years, who was assassinaed by the
Rcyaliss upon suspicion Of fasourng he Patriot
cause.
Not ray OF ligh, is admitted aud il seems little
Inconsistent that where they go to weep and pray aid
fast they should have placed all their richest orna-
Inents and most valuable pictures, each OF which IS
chef d'nHrre Of some ancient Roman Master.
The lamps emitted little liz ht that asked the
priest II he could mol open the only window, which
is nfon the top he made no reply, but pulled a
small cord, which ADMITTED ray of light, and
he appeared 70 think that sacrilsfe -
We were shown the n6rnsry, and the kitchen and |
every part was explained With great sanctty the |
monks then took Va second time TO the gatdens
and gathered for the ch sest fruits and flowers,
ard at PARTING he priest gave me his robe 10 kiss !
and his benedicon at The same time, and took
our leave Of the kind hearted old en- highly /
delighted and gratiaed at all we had seem
una, szss---4--
S0th Car4}iqd.--Alr. A. S. Wilmington, or the
Charleston Courier. has been elected to the LeGis
isae, 70 supply the vacancy occIsioned by Mr.
oi?lesu'4 resignation.
!le ship Sylssnus Jenkns, lately sailed from +
Charleston w!,h cargo d 800 bales Of cotton, The
iargrst ever exported from that place.
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T.4PERS--for burning all nigh

IN bed CHAMBERS or rooms Of the SICK &C. which will burn
but about half much oil lamp, for sale
at the Waterman Office,
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100000 for $40.
SLICES Ar SANE RATE.
TOMORROW

vEvEiE Consolidated Lottery draws in Baltimore under
lie superin Evidence Of the Commissioners. The next
ia, the news will be received in this place the arrival
II the southern mail. few chances may be obtained at
ROBERTSON & LIrTLE'S
Feb. II No 2S, Market Street, Wilmington
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-20
COLOMBIA.

a letter from La Guayra Of the 18th June,
the substance Of which is published in the New
York Daily Advertiser, states that Cen. Paez
was endeavoring to raise an army sufficiently
strong 10 cope with any force that ght be
sen, against him by the government OF Bogota.
He had made considerable contracts for MUM
tons Of war, and levied monthly contribution
of so 900 dollars upon the merchants of Carac-
as and La Guayra, to pay his troops, well know
ing that the success of his cause depended
much upon being popular with them. In con-
sequence of these warlike measures there was
a complete suspension of business, and no pay
ments, except the forced contributions, were
making.
By Bocota papers to the lsthJune, it appears
that the news Of the recent proceedings at Va
lencia and Caracas had Been received, ana I'M
media,ely published by order Of the govern
ment They had not got any OF the proclama-
tons afterwards published by General Paez,
and had not heard that Caracas had sanctioned
his continuing in power after his suspension
An official article in the Bogota 'Constiu-
tional says, that the public are furnished with
all the information the government possessed,
and that they must suspend their opinion; that
the CITY of Valencia was evidently aciuated by
fear Of danger; and that Paez, on receiving
notice of his suspension, appeared to submit
with the utmost Willingness. The government
do not betray any agitation or apprehension,
and we presume there is no real cause Tor Ell
Their.
We have been politely favored with the Car
acas Colombiano Of June %, received oy the
schooner Caiador, at this port yesterday IN Is
DAYS from Laguayra. 1t contains an interest
ise and well written article, which speaks Of
what is called The revolt or reoeiion OF ''enerai
paez as the commencement ofa system oftede-
rarion-,hat is, the system by which North A
merica is governed Colombia now has great
central government ands central Legislature,
which in republic so extensive, is found 10 be
no, only useless and inefficient, but dangerous.
The Colombiano states, that at the ensuing
session of the general congress, petitions VIII
be poured in from all quarters for change so
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-20

noncompliance with the condition upon which
il is so held.
ltwas said at the bar, that the same princi-
pie which is expressly adopted in the 5th Sec
ton Of the Act ofthe goth Of April, 1873, Is vol
L. U S. s54) with respect 10 wines and distilled
spirits, is by implication applicable TO the teas
in question. Should this be conceded (Which
however it is noD il would not draw after 1t a
forfeiture in the present case.
That act adopts substantially the same provi-
sions with respect TO the deposite OF wines ana
distilled spirits, as are contained in the gid Sec
ton of the collection law with respect to teas.
And then the 5th section declares, hat II any
wines or other spirits, deposited under the pro-
visions Of this act, shall be embezzled or fraudu
lently removed from any store wherein they
shall have been deposited they shall be forfeit
ed. And the person or persons so embezzling,
hiding, or removing the same or aiding therein,
Shall be liable TO the same penalties, as it such
wines had been fraudulently unshipped or land
ed without payment Of duty.
This forfeiture here can only arise upon the
embezzlement or fraudulent removal by the
owner, or some person for whom he is respon'
sible. II would surely not be incurred by the
acts of mere strangers, or he inspectors ol the
revenue, who are the agents oil the Govern
ment.
The rule have before referred to, would ap-
ply with peculiar force 10 such case, that the
law is not understood 10 forfeit the property OF
owners On account of the misconduct OF mere
strangers, over whom such owners would have
no contiol.'
Upon the whole then, after the most mature
and deliberate examination of this case, | am
of opinion that no forfeiture of he teas in CUES
ton has been incurred, and that the sentence
or decree Of condemnation must be reversed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-20
Ftom o.. anhimore .au,eriean.

From the Baltimore American
The following is an extract Of letter from
one Of the party employed by the Government
of the United States TO examine the Dismal
Swamp Canal, dated
aOur party returned yesterday afternoon from
an e.nedition TO the Dismal Swamp, having
examined the whole length Of the Canal, and
the river into which it runs, short distance
beyond.
can assure YOU that it we'll deserves the name,
although we are told that it has been much inn
proved bv the draining effected by the canal
We have had pretty hard lime Tor one or two
days in trayersine part Of the Swamp. One
day our walking was like wading through a
nla,e of thick turtle soup, another, the reeds
were so thick that it was with dlthculty ten or
twelve axe-men could make a sufficient path to
use our instruments; the hot sun pouring his
RAYS upon lis, and thousands OF yellow flies,
that Bite worse than any mosquitoes, both con-
tributed to render our situation unpleasant
But as. soon as we could get back to our boat,
we felt relieved from our tolls, Tor, thanks to
the Directors Of The Company, they amply sup
plied us with plenty Of every thing.
We went up the feeder into Lake Drum
mond, which is beautiful Sheet OF water, a
bout five miles by four,-and which you recol-
lect is the scene of the story OF the "Maidei
with the White Canoe"
The water is every where in the Swamp i'm
pregna,ed with the favour Of the juniper tree; all
that we had for most of the time was nearly OF
the colour of Madeira wine, and slightly bitter
like water that had been put into new cedar
tub. The Inhabitants attribute the heal,hiness
of their residence TO the use OF this water. II
is extraordinary that in the Swamp itself, it is
healthy, while on the neighboring higher
ground, or as the people call it, the shore, the
contrary is the case"
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rrE ALEXANDRIA, MUSEUM,

Worthy pubIic patronage, open every day. from
to 70 forenoon, and from to afternoon
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-20

a gentleman who came passenger in the Po-
Editors Of the National Intelligenoer, that, dur,
ing the funeral ceremonies at Petersburg on Sa-
1urday last, III honor of the memory Of our two
pie were assembled al the Church, an alarming
fire broke out, the report of which put an end
to the ceremonies, and dispersed the people,
During the afternoon, there were other alarms
Of fire in several parts of the town.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-20
John =. Miller

yOMM =. MIiier
HIS Nv STORE, .9ND 0FFERS FOR SALE,
30 BBLS prime pork
40 do mess do
100 do behring's
40 do shad
10 tierccs rice
10 hhds mollsses
$50 Porto Rico hides
$50 Oronoke do
40 sacks fine salt
1000 bushels Turks Island do
500 bushels corn
10 barrels : ''''A '''ee
100 bags St Domingo do
10 tons logwood
10 seroOns st. Domingo & Cuba tobacco,
2qr casks Malaga wine
July Il.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-20

The Boston Cen;inel says that he President
OF the United States arrived in this city on
Wednesday night last, and the next morning
proceeded 10 Quincy. Having received infor-
nation in Washington OF the increased illness
of is venerable Father, he immediately set GU,
for Quincy, in order if possible to receive his
last breath Before he reached Baltimore, he
met the melancholy tidings Of his death, in the
Boston papers, and continued his journey from
impulses Of filial piety which have always dis
tinguished his conduct.
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ALEX, 8 y. 51T1DG1;22s'll-Aa
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 30, 1926.

Public curiosity has been so much excited in
relation to the celebrated TEA CASE, that we a
vail ourselves of dearth Of news 10 publish the
opinion Of the Circnit Court of the U. States,
lately pronounced at New-York by Judge
Thompson 1t W. be found on the opposite
page.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-20

DANIEL WEBSTER has accepted an invitation
from the City Council of Boston TO deliver an
Grafton on the 29th inst III honor Of the memo
lies of the departed sages Of Quincy and Month
cello.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-20
district Of Columbia,
T0unfy of .HIeronHy;,

county OF Hlerondria.
nUsURoD WASHINGTON, JR has applied to the
I'D hon. VIM Cranch, Judge ofthe United -tates
Circuit Court of the District of Columbia to be dis
charged from imprisonment under the Act for the re-
lief debtors within the District of Columbia
on the last Monday of July inst at o'clock, A. N.
at the Courthouse in Alexandria, when and where his
creditors are required to attend. E.LLEE, &C
iulv Is z 81