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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-24

a letter from st. Antonio, Texas. J,te6 OH,
oc'obtr, states that provisions were verv scarca
In that province, 80 much so that the few ,,.,.o
there Were put upon short allowance The ,roon.
were nearly IN state Of mu,iny on accom-, ~
th,r pay and clothing, no; having receiv ed anv ~
enne1 ior me past year. The conmandant finds i,
nave been made from Mexico Should he 80.
refuse duty and dispense, it is fesre,l the setteroen
WI be IN danger rom ineursions by indians -
nave already lately evnt ed disposition -, s..
troublesome ~ oe
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-24
Gsuiile for Sale,

ANDERSON.
Il 4U-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
CASE OLE HYDROPHOBIA.

Charleston, May 9.-The following report OF
a case of Hyprophobia, which occurred in this
city few days since. has been procured Tor
publication in the Courier:
Mary Ann, Negro Wench, was bitten on
the index finger ofthe right hand, in the month
of Feb. last, by small dog, supposed to be
mad No attention was paid to the wound, it
healed very readily; and her health remained
good until the last day Of April, when she COM
planned of slight pains in her bones. No notice
was taken Of her indisposition until the night
of the first OF May, when, from circumstances,
it was suspected, that Hydrophobia was begin
ming to manifest itself A physician who was
called in, determined that the opinion was I'M
fortunately too correct. Any attempt by the
unhappy patient TO swallow fluids, was attended
by an insuAerable sense Of suffocatlon, and even
without water being offered, or any apparent
exciting cause existing, she would, at intervals
be attacked by spasmodlc astrlctlon OF the
windpipe, SO severe as 10 suspend respiration
for few moments. Language cannot convey
an idea Of the agones experienced at these pc.
RODS. Her countenance was horribly distorted
her limbs thrown convusively IN every airec.
ton; and her only exclamation was"air, air,
"more air" The disease continued to increase,
and by midday of the I'd Of May, the parox'
ysms Of suffocaton were much more frequent
anil excited by the slightest causes. Moving
blanket in the room, admitting little more
light than usual, permitting the air to come
through the window, or the mere name OF any
thing fluid, produced the most exquisite suffer
ing. A slight shower Of rain, by the effects
produced from the patterng Of the water, near
ly caused her dissolution. The saliva, which
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
LATEST FROM VERA CRUZ.

BY the schr Yelot, Capt. Curtis, we have
file Of Vera Cruz papers TO the 18th .pril,
which we have placed in the hands Of trans.
lator-they publish the Presidents Message to
the House Of Representatives relative 10 the
Panama Mission. with extensive comments
and are principally filled with extracts from
American papers. The Yellot made her voy-
age out and home in so days. Papers and let
ters that she took out reached the city Of Next
CO in three weeks after their date in Baltimore,
which is stated to be unprecedented in dispatch.
We learn that our minister, Mr.. Poinsett, ex-
pected 10 conclude Treaty before the adjourn.
ment Of the Mexican Congress, but not in sea-
son to have it reach Washington before our
Congress closes its presen, session.
Capt. Curtis confirms the accounts heretofore
published relative to the destructive Fire at
Vera Cruz and says the loss was estimated at
million and half Of dollars The public
stores in which the goods were deposited were
burnt, but not the Custom House.
Baltimore Patriot
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
TEAS.-Ed,card Taompson's case.

A decree of condemnation has been entered
in this cause, which was tried before Judge
Van Ness at Newly ork-our limits only per-
nit us at present to give brief outline OF the
grounds on which this unexpected decision is
founded.
lst That all imported goods are liable to
seizsre and forfeiture if found in circulation be-
fore the duties are paid or secured.
3D. That the general bond Of the Importer
gives no security, that the government did not
possess equally as fully without ii, as with IT.
and that it is taken simply as an acknowledge
ment of the Justice of the debt, sc.
5. That certificates Of importation are no
evidence and never were intended as evidence,
that the duties had been paid or secured; they
are merely certificates that merchandise has
been legally imported and nothing else, with
out wich it would be liable to seizure and con-
demnation.
4th. That the lien Of government cannot be
exlinguished by fraudulent dispossessl nor by
any other means, or under any circumstances
except the duties are paid Or secured to be paid.
And lastly, that no importer Can make legal
assignment before he has paid or secured the
payment Of the duties, which was not done IN
this case, if the general bond Of the Importer,
or the possession Of the Teas are rot taken or
considered as either payment or security, such
as the collection law requires. Towards the
conclusion of this elaborate judgment, the learn
ed Judge remarks, that the Court cannot take
into consideration the hardship of the case, be-
cause in principle it is as hard for that person
whose goods have been stolen, TO lose them, as
for him who has been cheated by the thief, to
surrender them.
We learn from the Philadelphia Aurora, that
an Appeal, in the case noticed above, has been
taken to the Circuit Court, and that 1t may
eventually be carried up to the Supreme Court
of ,he United States. Ball. Pat.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17

ing out 100 Bales Of cotton and putting man
on board the brig Mary. Those interested may
think themselves fortunate if the entire cargo is
not sold 10 pay it. A small service was render
ed the ship Mobile of this port, for which the
Captain gave bill for like sum; and in her
case it is reported that a New-York captain,
who has been some time at Key West and ap-
pears to partake Of the common feeling, as one
of the arbitrators, fixed on $4,000 as proper
allowance but another arbitrator thinking $4,000
sufficient, medium of $4,000 was awarded.
One other case, less recent, but OF larger a
mount, will be mentioned to close this catalogue
Of injuries sustained at Key West. The brig
Hercules Of this port, with her cargo, worth a
bout 100000, grounded on the coast, and was
taken into Key West in October last. She ar
rived about midday, and before - O'Clock the
same night, jury court was organised, the let
tiers broken open, and Sla per cent awarded 10
the saIvors, directing the whole property to be
sold (rendering a sacrifice certain, which is
deemed the most Objectionable proceeding OF
ALL to ascertain the amount a the per centage
This was considered case Of too much mag
nitude to be given up without an affort. Hear
ing Of the disaster without knowing the other
proceedings, an agent was despatched to ran.
som the property. lie arrived alter the sale.
but in time 10 get possession ofnearly the whole
of it, paying S73,25o. Ii, however, was so de-
faced, soed, broken up and plllaged, that it al:
forwards sold at Mobile, the original port OF
destination, for about 100000, and if the con
cerned finally realize $4,000, out Of the $780,,
600, it will be about as much as they now ex
pect.
To talk of salvage TO owners when over 80 per
cent. is allowed, is perversion of language
applied to Key West; sale is ordered, carry
ing with it l3 per ct. more, beside other char
ges, neither few nor small in amount, which
takes about the balance, perhaps leaving suf,
6cient to pay the passage of the captain home
if he should live at short distance. 1t is
only by selling and bad management tina, such
results are produced; frequently but little injury
is occasioned by getting on shore. Captains
understanding the system and acting with tlrm-
ness, can easily Illustrate such operations. 10
circumstances can compel them to submit the
property under their charge 10 arbitration, and
a case can hardly occur at Key West to autho-
rise that course. If there be an exception 1t
can only be in cases of small amount. The in
habitants Of Key West will then learn what all
the world ought to know, that honesty is the
best policy.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17

Of the province Of Darien, that 1t is situated ID
lat. 9, upon a capacious bay OF the Pacihc u
cean: but we think it is more correct TO say that
the proyince of Panama was in the Viceroyalty
of New Grenada, and that it is bounded east by
the province of Darien. We may not be COR
rect in the ne,o denominations OF some OF these
old Spanish settlements. Ships cannot CO me
nearer than three miles to the city Of Panama,
but are obliged 10 unload at the island OF PERI
"a. such is the shallowness of the water.
Panama was the See of Bishop, and the re-
sidence ofthe Governor of the Province, and it
was once the depot of the riches of Peru, and
there stored in magazines, before transporting
them to Europe-and here, too, was the depo-
site of the various merchandise Of Europe, 10
be disposed of at enormous prices, to the OPP
pressed colonists, for the Kings oil Spain mono
polized every thing valuable in commerce.
Old Panama stood about four miles from the
present city. 1t was taken by Sir Henry Nor
gan, and was destroyed by fire while the Eng
lish possessed it, probably in order to rid them
selves of the plunderers. The old city was built
of wood-the new one chiefly OF stone, and
pretty well fortified There is little doubt but
it will become place of great Importance, and
be named as often in America, as Utrecht has
been since 1918 in Europe, and from similar
cause
Panama is pronounced in the last syllable
broad; not so as to rhyme with lac, but with
the intersection ah, And so too Of Cumana.-
The fashionable mode of pronouncing Niagara,
by laying the accent on the g, is a deviation
from the original Indian.
The name Panama has reference to the re-
sem5lance in shape TO loaf OF bread
Boston Patriot.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
Life of Pinkney, &c.

GONE account of the Life, Writings, and Speeches,
~ of William Pinkney BY Henry Wheaton; with
portrait, VOL 8vo. s.
treatise on the Law of Obligations, or Contracts
BY NJ. Pother Translated with notes, references, APP
pendix, &c. sc. by w. ID. Evans Esq. vols 8vo sl2
The Young Steam Engineers Guide, containing an
investigation of the principles construction, and pow
ers, anG description of Steam Engines. &c. With
two engravings. BY Oliyar Evans. I vol 8vo. 81 IS
The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Vernlam, Wis
count ST. Adams, and Lord High Chancellor of T., e.
land. with portrait. l0vols. 8vo. 500
Letters from Spain. BY Don Leucadio Doblado. I'd
edition, revised and corrected by he author So so
large collect IN of Foreign Music, for the piano
forte, guitar, aute, violin, &C. &C. by Beethoven An
Dire, Latour, Mozart, Pleyel, Steibelt Vanha Kotzc
luch, WoeA, Cramer, Rotte, and other celebrated au
thors Just received on sale by
Washington, May II PISIfEY THOMPSON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
MILITARY.

Col Eustis having resumed the command of
the artillery School Of Practice, at Fortress Mon
roe, has formed all encampment of the troops
at Buck-Roe Farm, contiguous to that station,
for the purpose Of instruction in field duties,
and for course of practical gunnery. The
range of target practice for field artillery is full
ly prepared, mile in length, and perfectly le-
vel; and we understand it is intended to com.
mencc firing the present week. The new en-
campment is called Scamp Experiment"
1t will no doubt be an object Of much interes,
TO officers of the militia, as well as 10 private
gentleman TO whom it may be novelty, to see
camp duty regularly performed, and to witness
the effect of artillery firing; and it is needless
to add, from the well known courtesy OF Col.
Eustis and the officers Of his command, that
they will meet with polite reception.
Norfolk Herald.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17

Monsieur Louis, very properly called the
French giant, received company on Saturday
last, at the Gothic Hall, Haymarket. His pub
lie exhibitions commenced this day. NJ. Louis
is an uncommorly fine young man; is feet 6
inches in height-muscular and admirably pro-
portioned; his strength is extreme. He speaks
English Auently, is very polite, fond OF CONVEX
sation, and like most Of his countrymen, toujours
raj. When addressed by him, the visitor for
gets the amazing difference between his own
Size and of his host. To produce this effect,
two causes conspire; the ease Of the giants de-
pertinent, and the fine proportion Of his person,
but when both approach large looking glass,
which it placed in the apartment, the visiter
recois with alright, not from the giant, but
from the reflection of his own comparatively
pigmy figure. The sense of magnihcence is so
strong at first, that every one feels displeased;
moments consideration, however, dissiPates
our anger-the wound inflicted upon amour
proprs is healed; and our own suffering compen-
stated by beholdins the ludicrous offence taken
by each succeeding spectator. A small horse
kept in the same apartment, places the contrast
in still stronger point Of view, as when he
trots between the legs of NJ. Louis, the LJlipu-
tian cavalry, and Lemuel CULVER occur at
once to the Observation-Disclosures paper.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
Spring Goods.

lanes A. WATERS has just received and is now
% ,Opening, at his new store, southeast corner Of
King and Fairfax streets. general assortment of
SeasOnabie Ovy Goods.
Consisting in part of the following articles
Sheppard's supcrfne blue and black cloths
Claret, green, olive and grey do
Blue, black and drab cassimeres
cases ladies' parasos, case gentlemen's umbrellas
Long and short pieces ellow nankeens
Black and drtb Denmark satteen, striped horentne
Black twrd circassians, linen cambrics
Plain and figured black silks, linen cambria hdks
DO do do cOloured do fg'rd and plain book muslins
Cotton cambrics, Iacoret cambrcs, 81 swiss cravats
Plain and fg'rd silk hdkfs, Ga cross barred do
Flag, bandanno and Madras hdkfs
Plain and ribbed silk half hose, raw silk do do
Ladies black and white silk hose do do do cotton do
Mems white, black and coorcd cotton socks
Blue, pink, white and black Italian Grape
case 70 and l case A Irish linens, long lawns
Black and brown Hollands Irish dowlas
Plain & striped drillings, Russia drings unbeached
Ticklenburgs, burlaps and Scotch oznaburgs
Mems thread from 10 to 80, Bolivar stripes
Cacoes and gnghams, black mandarine robes
ColOred Nankin grapes, black & colored Canton do
Canton Grape shawls, white and colorcd MarseIes
Cotton cashmere ladies' white blk cold kidgloves
Angola cashmere for gentlemen's coats
Bleached and unbeached Russia sheetings
Ravens duck, diapers, d. ~ 49, and sd bIeached
and unbleached domestic cotton, colored do
3d. A., and 54chccks, cotton yarn from No. 4 to Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
H.iRDW.qRE & CUTLERY,

H.fRDWHRE q CU1IERf,
which renders his assortment complete, consisting in
part of the following:
Grain, grass and bramble scythes, trace chains
Grid, waffle, sad and hatters rons Gilpin's trowels
Bench and moulding planes, cutting and drawing
knives
Carpenters and cooper's adzes hammers hatchets
Augers chissels gmblets, files, rasps and sand paper
Shoe thread, pincers, Hammers, avis and tacks
Bed caps and screws, brass paw, iron and wood cas-
tors
Glass and brass commode knobs, brass candlesticks
Tin'd iron tea kettles and sauce pans frying pans
Plated, Britannia metal and tin'd iron spoons
Princis metal bride bits and stirur irons
Plated gig mounting, coach and dash handles
Plated bride and harness buckles, martingale hooks
Saddle bag fasteners AMI locks, saddle trees
Mill, cross cut, pit hand, web and compass saws
Mariners compasses, binacle lamps iron weights
Bell metal kettles, brass wash kettles, shutters trays
Scissors and razors, tea boards and WATERS knives
and forks
Pen, pocket, shoe and butchers knives, killing and
wedding hoes
Iron rim, stock, pad, horse, cupboard, till and chest
locks
Shovels and spades and ditching shovels
English wagon boxes, pot metal, and Swedish steel
NAV II Ct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
PANAMA.

AS this Spanish city has become famous Of
late, and will probably be more so, brief ac-
count of it may be pleasing to our readers.
Salmon tells US that Panama is the capital
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
One Case Aeghorn Bonne.s.

With great variety Of other articles too numerous to
particularise, which will be sold low for Cash.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
Cash in Market,

Il thirty SL.aVES between the ages of IL and IS, Of
both sexes, for which the highest cash price will be 81
ven. Information to be had either from John W. Smith,
or myself Southern Hotel.
.4lerandria, Nay Is SMITH c. FRANKLIN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
i e. 81.

ICE.
CUBSCRIBERS to the Lafayette Ice House are re
- specially informed, that the delivery of ice will
commence this morning. at the corner Of Prince and
Fairfax Streets and at their respective dwellings when
required. Nonsubscrbers will be furnished with any
quantity they want on reasonable terms
may 15-3taw3w MATTHEW ROBINSON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17

Continuation of Prize Payments.
CoHEN's OFFICE, ia, Market.st2
Baltimore, May Is, 1926.
owe had the pleasure Of stating the payment on
Friday last of one quarter and eighth of the great
capital prize of25 900 dollars drawn the Grand State
Lottery of Maryland on the 10th inst We have now
toannounce the presentation this morning and payment
of tue quarters Of the capital of Ten Thousand Dollars
in the same scheme.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17
Hardware and Cutlery.

DEUBEN w. HORNER has just received Cat his
III three doors south of Kng-stree by late
rivals from York, Philadelphia and Baltimore,
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1826-12-12

pie which-I hope you win Shun rather than
follow.
This part ofthe edifco Is supported by
a pillar Of Corinthian marble, over whose
base most prudent people draw curtain
Of needle work practice Of late years
strangely neglected by some, who, by such
conduct, prove themselves grossly deficient
in policy, Propriety, and good taste.
Beneath IS the great hall, in which,
understand, you have 4 small closet Of ex-
quisite, workmanship; this suppose, is
tho place Of your scacred retirement, open
20 none but yourself, or some faithful
friend take care always to keep it clean,
and furnished with a small but well chosen
library Of the best practical authors, enter
i frequently, especially when you return
from public worship, or from visiting your
friends.
Avoid two opposite errors which the
owners Of many houses fall into; let not
the outside hall appear like the shop of an
undertaken, fitting out funeral, and crow
ded with gloomy objects and woful coun-
tenances, nor like q lord mayors coach,
bedaubed with gliding aud Rnery; let it be
plain, neat, and always clean, to convince
the world that you attend more to utility
than ornament.
You must not be surprised to find the
tenement you inhabit subject to decay and
accident it is the common effect Of time
to efiace beauty and dimin ish Strength du-
ring the short space you have already lived
in it, repairs have been frequently wanted:
these you must consider as plain limitations
that the house itself, in certain number
ofyears, will fall, land, like the baseless
fabric ofa vision, leave not week behind"
If I recolloet right, you are only tenant
at will, and may be turned ont, with or
without warning, for that was the condition
on which it was let to you be always ready,
therefore, to 60 at a moments notice, and
be particularly careful to keep the furniture
in the globular turret and the contents Of
the little closet arranged Id good order,
that you may be able to lay your hand on
them without perplexity or confusion.
II will be in vain 10 attempt to do it, as
some have fancied they can, in tho hustle
and hurry ola sudden removal; a neglect
of this important precaution has proved an
irreparable injury to thousands.
Excuse this hasty epistle, pardon the
liberty have taken, and imputC it to the
warm zeal and sincere attachment Of
Your humble servant.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1826-12-12

Prgiag a Ro6ber.--TvO English gen
tleman travelling from Genoa to Turin,
were stopped by body Of brigands,
twelve or fourteen in number; being all
armed, resistance was aseless; they were
plundered of all they possessed, and actu-
ally left en- ckeMise. After bidding the
gentlemen adieu, with the utmost polite
ness, the brigands retired to divide their
spoil, which consisted of their wardrobe,
1000 francs in gold, and two bottles of LIE
ROy.-The quality of the first bottle,
marked Nc. L, being that of a violent pur-
gative, and No. 2, an emetic, one spoonful
of each being a full dose, and they being
totally ignorant of the nature of either bottle
considered it ardent spirit and brandy,
like in tincture of rhubarb, forming prin-
cipal part, it was drunk. One died of the
effect, others crawled homo, but two ex-
austed rascals were caught, tried, and SEN
fenced to be executed.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1826-12-12
NEW CERTIFICATES.

DR.. MELLEN, Sir-The cause of humanity
demands of me to give the following state
ment My wife had for six years been in a
decline and pronounced by her Physicians
to be in c0nsumptive state, and was attended
by a severe pain in her side, with Cough
and difficulty of breathing. She was reduced
so low as to be unable to get from her bed to
the fire without aid. All hopes other recove-
~ had long been given up. In this situation,
was prevailed upon, as a last possible resort,
yet without any hopes Of success, to make
use Of AndersoD's Cough Drops" She COM
menced the use of them in February last and
after using two bottles, to the establishment
Of all, in the month of May following the
health of my wife was entirely restored, and
since which, her health and strength were
perhaps never better. Feeling deep inter-
est that the public in general may resort to
the same remedy, when their friends and rel
atises are apparently, or evidently on the brink
Of the grave, to rescue them from the same.
You are at liberty to publish the above.
/ am respectfully, sc.
JAMES II. STYLES.
] hinebeck, Dutuhess co. IN. r. Nov. 8, 1926,
This is to certify that the subscriber was
brought very low by splitting blood attended
with cough and catarrh, and that nothing
afforded me real reliet until commenced ia
king Anderson's Cough Drops, the use of
which were the means in the hand Of God of
restoring me again to comfortable state of
health.
And do further certify that the wife of
Mr.. Nathan Huntington, living in the same
place was afflicted with d very bad cough for
a number of years, aud that in 1898 she was
reduced SO lew that it was thought she must
soon be in her grave, as she was scarcely able
to walk from her bed to the fire, when she
commenced taking Anderson's Cough Drops,
the use of which, in short time so far resto-
red her. that she was soon able to do good
days work. lean cheerfully recommend this
medicine to the public.
PHILO JUDSON, Pastor
Of the Church in Ashford, (Conn.)
ashford, Sept. IS, 1894.
For sale by w. g. s. BUEL.
Litchfeld, Dec. 4. 25eow6m
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1826-12-12
ESTRAYS.

.mawf X WARNINGS, three BFin-
- led, one Red with white
under the belly and some other
49, ~ white about the body, and one
Black with white under the belly-were taken
up in distress the Esd Of November inst. The
owner is requested to prove property pay
charges and take away his cattle without de-
lay. HOMER CURTISS.
Warren, Nov. IS, 1895. "a