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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27
PIRACY AND SLAVE TRADE.

The captain Of the schooner Alert, which
arrived at Portsmouth a few days since from
Martinico, informs that short time before his
arrival at Porto Rico, French slave ship ar
rived there from Africa, with cargo Of slaves,
which the master sold 10 the planters for notes
payable at future day. No suspicion arose a.
gainst the officers or crew until, after waiting
some time, they were induced for the sake OF
cash, to offer the notes at so per cent discount.
This created suspicion that all was not right.
The master finally sold the notes at a discount,
for draft on ST. Thomas. where he went with
the ship and presented his draft, and was in
formed that il would be paid in few hours
In the mean time (notice Of foul play having
been received from Porto Rico) Danish sloop
of war got under way and took possession Of
the ship. The officers and crew were arrested,
and on investigation it was found that the for
mer officers of the ship had been all murdered
by the crew on the passage from Africa, ex-
ceptng the second mate, whom they preserv-
cd until they arrived in sight of Porto Rico,
when they murdered him, chose new officers,
went boldly OIL shore, and conducted as above
stated. The crew, consisting of ls persons,
were to be executed at Martinique, soon after
Captain Clarke left. NeU York Gazette.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

tality of Joint stock companies, incorporated
nv the several States through whose territory
such work may extend.
VII. That the interest Of the United states
acquired by subscription to the stock OF any
such company, shall be represented at all pup
lie meetings thereof by proxy, deputed by the
Secretary Of the Treasury.
VIII. That the income ofthe U. States from
all such works shall constitute speclai re-
source. first for the payment of the interest,
and the extinction of the principal of any loans
which NAV be negotiated under authority OF
law in order to accelerate their completion;
and next, for effecting such similar improve
ments as it NAV be the pleasure Of Congress to
patronize. -,
nrehended invasion or war, the stocks acquired
r., The disbursements of the fund for internal
i'm movement. together with the annualrevenue
,r;s;ny TO the United States from the public
works accomplished thereby, as well as the en-
tire fund ITSELF shall be held disposabe bytrans'
fer pledge, or otherwise, for the public de-
fence, so far as Congress may deem expedient,
and consistent with the public faith.
s. Resol,,ed, That so much Of the fund Tor IN
ternal improvement as may annually accrue be-
fore the meeting of the first Congress under the
census ofls2o, be appropriated in such amounts,
and under such limitations as may be 2rescrIb-
ed by law, to the completion OF the line OF IN
land navigation along the seaboard OF the Uni
ted States, from Maine, across the peninsula oil
Florida, to New Orleans, TO the Chesapeake and
Ohio, and the Ohio and Erie Canals; to the i'm
provement Of the navigation of the Tennessee,
Ohio, and Connecticut rivers; to the extension
&c Tho Cumberland road. 70 the construction OF
the contemplated road from the District OF Co
lumbia TO New Orleans; and to such other
works OF general importance, as further surveys
may develope, and the part aforesaid OF the fund
for internal improvement may be competent to
construct, to afford efectual aid in construct
ing
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

The Revolution, spent his last years in a rural
retirement, few miles from Philadelphia,
whence he came to town, occasionally in an old
fashioned square built chariot, with his garden
err mounted on the box, driving at snail's pace
a pair Of old farm horses The boys were
naturally attracted by the singularity Of the
sight, and would often call to one another.
"There goes Noah's Arkn-"Yes," said the
old man, meekly, on one of these occasions
".4nd Noah in it, Freemans Journal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27
District Of Columbia,
Countu of Akerqndrid.

County % .HRLdndTid.
GERARD SIMPSON has applied to the HONORABLE;
u William Cranch, Chief Judge of the United Stat
Circuit Court of the District of Columbia to be dis
charged from imprisonment, under the Act for the re-
lief of nsoven debtors within the District of Columbia,
the goth inst at o'clock, A. NJ at the Courthouse
in Alexandra, when and where his creditors are re-
quired to attend f. Lice, &C.
apr 81 q
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

never knew but one person, said Sterne,
who interfered between man and wife either
with safety or success. Upon domestic pro
and con once between the parties, that was
rising even 10 blows, friend ofmine, who hap
pened to be by, hit the husband stroke with
his right hand, crying-"Be quiet, you brute,
and struck the woman at the same lime win
his left, saying, "Hold your tongue you vixen.
Then repeating his moral admonition * friend
ly buffetts, with "Peace you monster-have
done, you termagant-hands off you coward
retire, you yirago"-a fit OF shame and laugh
ing seized them both at the same time, at such
extraordinary and impartial an umpirism; they
shook hands Immediately, and became good
friends for the rest Of their lives.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27
GEN. JACKSON.

Mr.. Randolph has publicly declared his de-
termination to support Gen. Jackson for the
next Presidency; Mr. Richie, 1--WE cannot help
the association has averd, that "come what
may, he (the GeneraD will not be put hors du
combat" and Mr.. Giles has recommended De
Witt Clinton. Hold your breath awhile, gen
temen; 1t is not yet time to put on your jocky
dresses, and mount your Rozinantes. Before
the time arrives, which we hope will be put off
until after the dog-days, Gas the Enquirer once
suggested to one of its correspondents, "until
the ides of December,') we expect TO have a
common place book, well supplied with Curl
Gus and instructive extracts from sundry spec
ches, editorial remarks, sc. sc. which will
show, that if, as Moore asserts, Glove soon
grows cold,' it is not impossible for Hate to
do the same. We expect to take sundry Cas-
sios, con the hip" during the next Presiden-
tial campaign; and, in the mean time, we in
tend TO prepare and publish, for the benefit Of
conscientious politicians, A Dissertation on the
best mode of Turning Political Somersets,
without rendering doubtful our Patriotism or
Honesty. ETsAs we intend this work TO be
a chief d'ouvre of the kind, any hints will be
thankfully received from those whose long prac-
tice has made them masters Of the art
Lynch6urg Virginian.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Dist and Port Of Key West, March 10, 1926.
The United States Floating Light vessel, an
chored off Key Largo about two miles within the
Reef will have her lamps lit up on the 18th April
next. She will show two fixed lights, one a.
bout so feet high, the other 40. In hazy wea-
Their, bell will be struck frequently to warn
vessels. to keep off. W. NJ. PlNhNEi,
Superintendent of The Lights.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27
FROM HAYTI.

Baltimore, AprH 24-By the schooner Nancy,
Captain Raines, arrived this morning from
Port au Prince we received from our attentive
correspondent an extra sheet from which we
translate the following proclamation:
LIBERTY. EQUALITY.
Republic Of Hnyh-Proelamation
JEAN PIERRE BOYER, President OF HAYTI
The motives which induced this government
tc forbid all intercourse between lis vessels and
foreign countries being no longer in existence,
since, BY the acknow ledgment OF our lndepen-
dence and the establishment in Hayti OF consuls
from several Powers, the Hayden flag can ap-
pear on the high seas with that responsibility
which the laws of nations guarantees, we de-
clare, that from the 5th inst. our proclamation
of the goth Of March shall be revived, in order
that the citizens Of Hayti, in carrying on com
merce with foreign countries, may enjoy all the
advantagcs which they have right to expect.
Therefore, our vessels may navigate the high
seas and trade with the countries that are on
terms of friendship with the Republic, taking
care strictly 10 observe the laws otnations
Nevertheless, our determination to avoid
most scrapulously every occasion OF umbrage
10 other governments, in relation TO the internal
police of their colonies, requires that we should
renew once more, by these presents, our express
prohibition to Haytien vessels to go to the ISL
ands and colonies belonging to those govern
ments, as well as to North and South Carolina
in the United States of America.
Nevertheless, in conformity with the wish tor
merIy expressed by the governments OF 81
Thomas and Curacao, that our commercial re-
Iations should continue on their ancient foot
ing, and now that we can reply to those friend.
" advances without endangering the honor OF
the national flag, we authorize Haytien vessels
to trade freely with the said islands of s., Tho
mas and Curacao.
This proclamation shall be printed and pub
lished wherever it may be necessary, and insert
ed for three months in the Official Gazette
The authorities, both civil and military, VIII
conform thereto.
Given at the National Palace of Port au
Prince, this first day of April, 1926, in the
twenty-third year of our independence.
BOYER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

The steamboat CoDoRus, when last heard
from, says the Harrisburg Chronicle, was at
Owego, upwards of 24o miles above Harris
burg. There is now no difficulty in the way
of this boats passage into Otsego lake.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

1t is miserable evidence of the existing
state Of governmental affairs, TO the trihing
and terminating jealousy of men determined
to oppose all measures, because moi in ccinci-
dcnce with their own views. Such as adopt
this course Of conduct, should be taught by
their constituents that wild, ineffective, and
useless debate consume the funds of the nation
wi,hou, answering any good purpose. When
public Financier is found guilty Of misman-
agcment, he is, or ought to be, deprived Of his
office; and when our Representatives degrade
themselves by departure from that dignity,
so necessary to preserve the high standing OF
our country, should they not be made to feel
the indignation of an insulted people?
Fayetteville Sentinel.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

There is, we think, a want of sound and liber-
al feeling in many of the remarks which have
been made in the papers, on the duel between
Mr.. Clay and Mr. Randolph II is not that we
should expect or desire to see such an occur
renee justified but, it is fair to expect that those
who are unmeasured in their censure, should
be consistent with themselves. Now, some OF
those who nave most loudly blamed Mr.. Clay,
have been as loud in proclaiming, as with a
sort Of malicious triumph-and, shall we say
it?-with all the manner of disappointed anti
cipation-and angry because disappointed
that other violent personalities have ended, as
they began--in words-thus, as well as by CIV
ing place to predictions Of duels, stimulating
parties to the very recourse, which when re-
sor ted to, causes so usual hypocri,ical lamenta-
ton. We shall not be misunderstood, or mis-
construed, we hope, in thus observing Oh the
inconsistencies Of these fault finders, as seeking
to vindicate generally, the appeal TO private
combat-yet it is but fair to say that in our
judgement society and not the individuals who
engage in such practice, is most generally in
fault. No man could be so far Indifferent to
the natural love of life, or to the high njuuc-
tons which forbid his taking or seeking to take
the life Of another, as voluntarily to rush into
the predicament Of losing his own, or destroy
ing that of an antagonist if he did not feel, and
feel most deeply, that in refusing the appeal to
arms, he would lose consid eration in the eyes
of his associates.
1t is time that men of all classes agree iii
publicly reprobating dueling5but it is also true,
that this is homage not Of the heart, to a
prin cipe which it is thought polite to pro-
Tess, and yet not discreditable 10 violate. 1t
is after all matter of feeling which canmot be
reasoned about, and of which, while all must
deplore the continuance, it is not fair or just to
make one individual, acting under'circumstan-
ces Of great, peculiar and reiterated provoca-
ton, the object Of special condemnation.
A. York finer,
The late venerable Charles Thomson, the
long-surviving Secretary Of the Congress Of
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

New York, AprH 22.-By the ship LAFAYETTE,
from New-Oreans, we have our files OF the
Mercantile Advertiser, to the lst inst inclusive
In one of the papers we find description OF
new steam boat, differing in construction and
in enormity of power from those now In use
which with one or two other items, will be
found below:
The Hercules-We Yesterday went 10 see the
new steam tow-boat Hercules-a name not in
aptly chosen for the great masses il is intended
to force up against the mighty waters OF The
Mississippi. We found something different
from what we had hitherto seen in the shape OF
steamboats,. A vessel Of 3 i feet keel and IS
beam, sitting gracefully on the water, with
handsome bow, and solid bulwarks all round
On stepping upon the fore-cast!e, door is seen
leading into handsome little cabin; short
distance behind which are placed the fires, boil
ers, machinery, SC. Over head is another deck,
quite flush, and extending nearly 100 feet IN
length. Nothing is in the way but two CHM
news, standing 40 feet apart; the first about so
feet from the bow, the last about the same dis
lance from the stern.
The engine Of the Hercules is upon the high
pressure principle and more than 100 horse
power There are eight furnaces and as many
boilers. All this power is directed upon one
wheel, placed in the stern of the boat, & which
is said to propel her at an astonishing rate
through the water. The hold is unencumber-
ed, and intended for slowing hrewood,
As far as our knowledge extended in such
matters, we felt nc. hesitation in pronouncing
the Hercules, to be completely fitted for the
business she is to go on; and we congratulate
the commercial community, particularly, upon
the increased facilities this boat will afford them
for carrying on their trade by sea.
Suicide-About half past II o'clock yester-
day, Mr. Nv, conducted negro slave
Of his to be whipt. When the negro got be-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

The Pittsburgh Gazette states that the steam
boat Reindeer, which sailed on the 9th inst for
Brownsville, continued her voyage on the Mon
ongahela up to Morganlown, Virginia, so miles
by the river beyond Brownsville, and that no
difficulty or impeachment to the navigation was
met with. She returned to Pittsburgh on the
lllh full Of freight and passengers.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

Captain Sever, of the ship Hamilton, at Bos-
ton in l2l days from Calcutta, states that Off
cial intelli gence had been received previous to
his sailing, of a severe battle between the Bur
mese and English, in which the latter were de-
feated with great loss.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

P1DeEoxs have lately been selling in Albany
at the rate Of eighteen cents per dozen, and were
sold in this market on Friday last, for t'centy-
fys cents psr dozen Phiiad pap.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

A woman named Glass, considerably advanc'
ed in years, residing in Lamberton, New-Jer'
sey, was lately killed by her daughter, by beat
ing her on the head with an iron rod. The
mother kept disorderly house, and the daueh'
ter is said to have been intoxicated when she
committed the crime. This is horrid picture
of human depravity.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27

a forgery on the Life and Fire Insurance
Company, TO the amount Of $4,000 was detect
cd Yesterday morning, and the parties implica-
ted taken into custody. ". y EUe Post.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-27
RunneNs' Office,

NN'fND SOtNOVI1fDl I'D ~ LNI :,
Which took place in the City Hall at y O'Clock yeser
day. The following were the numbers drawn, in the
order in which they stand, viz:
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
Berkeley County Count,

JrNF TERM, 1876.
r. he Court doth order aud direct, that all
persons having claims on tie County, do
return them TO the Clerk Of this Court, IN due
torn, at least one week before the sitting ofthe
Court, for the purpose OF laying the levy, in
order that they may be arranged for inspection
and examination by the Court Ordered. That
this order be published in the MaTtinsburg Ga
zette for three weeks, Teste,
June % ID. HUNTER. c, u. c.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
1920 Prizes,
22loo Blanks,
5000 Tickets.

49, MOI tHo Bdsiks 20 n Prize.
Whole Tickets IS, Hall 2 50, Quarter l Is.
Eighth 621.
In tins Scheme. with eight drawn Ballots.
there will be 20 Prizes, with three numbers on
them, Lass with two numbers on them, and
llO,ol8 with one lumber on them. Tickets hav-'
ing none OF the drawn numbers on them being
blanks. -
Tickets and Shares in the above Lotteries.
also in all other popular Lotteries, to be had in
a variety Of numbers at tie office of
s.. X NJ. AILFN e Co.
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington City,
Who are daily dispensing Fortunes favors..
and will, as usual, give prompt attention to ALI
orders for tickets by mail June %
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

.Mr. Jeferson,--itis said thatthe rrin.
cipal of Mr. Jederson's creditors is an
English merchant TO whom he became
indeb ed while in public service abroad.
The agents Of the House were instruct
ed to ask onIy the interest OF Nr j. and
not demand any Of the priacipct, du>
ring his lifetime, unless it should be
perfectly convenient to him to meet The
payment; for the house considered him
as the FRIEND and benefactar of man
kind, and they could not think of put
ting him 10 tue slightest inconvenience,
We wish we could give the name Of
this English Merchant to the world; il
should be widely known and mentioned
with respectand appreciation.
". T. Lit. Gas.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
r.TED,

On Tuesday night last, Mr.. PHILIP CAK-
NINE OF this county.
On FRIDAY evening last, JACOB, son Of Mr..
Jacob Snyder Of tins place, in the 18th year Of
his age.
On the same evening, at Winchester, Master
RsWI Ell G son Of the late John Hanson
Thomas, Esq. Of Frederick-town, Md.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
IEDlANNApoLls, Und.) May %
WORMS.

We regr't to state, that the army
worm ha, made their appearance in
this county, and are destroying every
thing in their way. The wheat aud
rye fields, that few. weeks ago pro
pnsed a bountiful snpplyto the farmer,
is now DESTROYED by these insects
the meadows. Germ. &c. shaleth same
fate. How long they will continue 10
exist we know not They march to.
getherin millions and destroy the green
heritage in their way without ma
king any apparent halt.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
WIN, HOWARD.

CuRE FOR cRorULA-N No disor.
der hangs Oh families by inheritance
more thxp those scrotula complains
called In~the vulgar tongue SAN r..eum,
leprosy, Sc. aud this grea, cwl, the
late DIR. JOHN Howard convinced ne
was in complete subsection TO tne most
simple Of medicines, aud although this
medicine was disguised by arecpe in
Latin habit 10, " hat should it Prove
to be IN the apothecary's scales but
an ointment composed OF one part of
cream sulphur and sixien paris oi ONT
ment OF Pitch. Having recommend.
ed its use 10y the simple application of
rubbing the affected parts With tins
n,ment, have Lately seen persons
covered with this lotthsome disease,
the sclofuia, restored TO soundness If
health anu a perfectly smooth and
white skin in fen TO twenty days. The
above medicine IS cheap, aud to be
pro urea at ev Try apothecars 5 shop
in town and country
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
BOSTON, sune 10.

BUa IJNs JUTIE IUs
United States lSeaator.--A greeably
to assignment, the Senate proceeded
yesterday to the choice of national Sc
nator, in place of Mr.. Lloyd, resigned.
Messrs Russell, OF Suffolk, and Varnum,
of Middlesex. were appointed COM
mittee to collect and count the votes.
The committee reported the whole mum.
Der of votes to be 80; necessary to a
choice 40; Nathaniel Silsbee had 81,
and was declared chosen. The remain
der of the votes were. for Daniel Web
ster9, VIM. c. Jarvis, 4, j. L. Austin.
Lew Lincoln, l, l.. n. Parker, 2,
David Cumnins, /.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

ReNlvrscEvcEs.-0n the 4th OF
March, 1888, 81 years ago, tue present
constitution Of the United States was to
have been administered, bat owing to
quorum of members not then being pre-
sent, an organization did not take place
until the 9th. The votes OF the electors
chosen by the several states we're onthat
day opeued and Coanted as follows:
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
SCHEME.
j 90 ,50 r I'M $4,000 Tickets. si36as
MOI tzpo BlnAks % a Pfixe.

Not tzso Blanks 70 a Prize.
This LOTTERY is arranged by 'le Combina-
ton OF three numbers upan each sicket--tltere
being only 90 numbers used IN the Whole Lot
tery. On the day OF drawing, the sixty num-
bers (from 10 90 incIusive) viii be seyeraliy
placed in wheel, and eight Of them drawn
ON at random; by which drawing, there viii be
56 prize ,irkets with three Of the drawn num-
hers or esch--iz56 with Two oithe drawn Nos.
on--and l0613 tickets each with one OF the
drawa Nos. on--all tickets CO, 100 having no
one OF the drawn Nos beng blanks Printed
bills containing full explanation can be bad at
the office.
Fssee Of Tickets Whole S5-Half So
Quarter IS.
CT Ailetters By mail, post free, o. by pri-
vate hand, enclosing the cash or prize tickets in
former lotteries, as well attended 10 as il per-
sonally present. Address
YATES & MCINTYRE,
June % Washington City.
.iiso, for SAFE above,
Tickets and Shares in the Maryland State
Lottery. No. z, Odd ard Even. Highest Prize.
90 600 DOLLARS 10 be drawn on the 12lh
july Whole Tickets, Ss--fialf 5o--Quar-
ter IS