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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-29


in the above paragraph, that the confidence OF
The other gentlemen of the Committee had been
abused, and an unauthorized use made o. their
names, in subscribing them TO that letter, is APP
picable to me, and alone am responsible. 1t
muntrue in every sense in which it can be con-
slrped, to cast the slightest imputation upon me-
And shall consider ii as an asperson rather
70 be spurned at, than replied to, il it was not
made to derive some claims to notice from the
assertion Of the editor, that he was assured oil
,heiru,h Of his charge. so far as two OF the COM
mittee was concerned, and from his use OIL
eon6den. sort of phraseology, which would JUS
uiy the inference that his assurances bad oeen
received from them. The editor must have
been imposed upon, and grossly mlsiea IN reia-
lion to this matter. IL is denied that the names
Of any of the Committee were procured up
on trust without their knowledge oil the extra
ordinary use intended to be made OF them,
o. that there has been any abuse OF their conn
denee, OF unauthorized use made OF their names.
] will state the facts-When the committee,
topromo,e the purpose for which they mao
been appointed by the Representatives OF the
people Of Kentucky, determined TO address
Circular Letter TO the public, upon the suole6t
Of the Presidential election, was designated oy
them to prepare it, and to have II pnSlishsa:
TO obviate the inconvenience and delay Oh com
nunicating it, for the signatures OF the other
members Of the committee, who lived remotely
from each other, | was requested and directed,
BY all and each of them, to subscribe their
aames.
undertook the task with difhdence, and IN
obedience to the request and direction OF my
colleagues, / prepared the letter and caused II
to be published with lheirnames subscribed
The purpose and object of the letter eon.em,
plated by the committee was well understood
and concurred in by all ofus. II was 70 recon '.
mend Mr.. Clay and procure his election. ne
names Of the other members of the Commiuee
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-29
General Boiivar 10 General Lafayette.

General Boavar TO General Lafayette.
GENERAL: have had the honor Of seeing,
for the first time, the noble characters traced by
that hand which acted SO we'll for the world of
Columbus. This obtained by Col Mercer,
who delivered to me your most esteemed letter
Of the 18th Of October of the last year.
BY the public papers, understood, with in
expressibe pleasure, that you had had the good
ness to honor me with treasure taken from
Mount Vernon-the likeness Of Washington,
some of his relics, and one of the monuments
of his glory, which you were to offer me in the
name Of the names Of the great and first born
citizen of the New World. SO inexpressibly
glorious combination Of things and circum-
stances renders them valuable TO my heart. The
family of Washington honors me in a way
which could never, even remotely, expect
Yes, Washington, by the hand of Lafayette, is
the crown of all human rewards. He was the
illustrious promoter Of social reform, and you
are the Citizen Hero the asserter Of liberty,
which, with one hand, you have defended for
America, & with the other for the Old World.
What mortal can be worthy Of the honors with
which you and Mount Vernon wish TO load me?
My confusion is equal to the immensely of my
gratitude, which offer to you, sir, with the
respect and veneration which are due to the
Master of Liberty.
am, sir, with the highest consideration,
your respectful admirer, BOLIVAR.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-29

The rise in the Ohio river has been such as
!. enable steamboats, to navigate il with secure
from Louisville to Pittsburgh, and great ac-
'..;,v in business has been the result.
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Plain and Popular Plan.

IAaAn ahU IOpular Kan.
BY authority OF the state Of Rhode Island under the
suPerntendence OF Managers appointed by law.
Grand State AOttery, No. !.
s. e M A2en, agents for the Managers.
To be drawn in Providence on Saturday the 2dday Of
December, 1926.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-29
AUCTIONS.

Public Sale Of Negrses.
WILLbe sold on Monday the 4M day of Iereaa6e1,
w 1926, at the Marshas ofce in the town OF Alex
andsia, At public auction, for cash,
Several Likely Negroes,
under deed Of trust from Leonard Cock and Rebeccs
his 9e, secure certain m ones therein mentioned.
to Thomson F. Mason DANIEL MINOR.
nov 2t-dts TRUSTEE
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

THEATRlCAL.-.Nenday The benefit of Mr..
Barrett The play went of dull and heavy the
house toerabe.
Wednssd7y-The opera ofthe Devils Bridge was
performed Tor the benefit of Mr. VILLA MsoN
The house was very fair considering the unpleas-
ent state Of the weather. Messrs. Williamson.
Clarke and Reed performed their parts extremely
well The limitations of distl guished actors, by
Mr.. w. excel universal applause and were loudly
encored-hose of Pelby and Kiner were excellent.
The Hunter Of the Alps, concluded the Evening
entertsinment Miss G. M'Bride and the little
Mise Charnook elected much applause in this piece.
7Iws&ay-Th, Farce Of No Song no Supper and
Tom and Jerry, ior the benefit OF Mi c harnock
tolerable house.
Frida1-shekespenre'. celebrated play Of Ohel
10, or the Moor of Venice, was performed for the
benefit OF MIR. and Mrs. Spooner Tho Othelo OF
Mr.. Reed, more than answered the expectations of
his friends and some parts could not have been done
better. The lago OF Mr.. J. Brown DID him much
credit. The Rolergo of Mr.. Stanley was excel.
Lent. Miss Powell's Desdemona and the Emelia of
Miss M'Bride, received much applause, particular
ly the latter. The whole went OF well with the
exception of the character OF Ludovico assumed by
MIR. Hart, whose imperiections ruined one oltho
best scenes
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

Mn. KLHEas BENEFIT--On Monday even
ing our Theatre will present singular attractions,
and the patrons of the drama will have oppo,tu-
ni;y ei greeting their hughter-loyng friend, Mr.
KIlner, who, after having been confined to his bed
for more than Three months by dangerous wound,
will on Monday evening make his appearance in the
character of gouty old man, in play never pre-
sonted to Providence audience. HIS lcs is not
yet well, but The part he has selected Tor his bone
Is one which is always played with cruches, and
heaco Mr. Kilner will be completely at home.
In addition to the ordinary attractions Of the
Theatre, Mr. and Mrs Hanbn have volunteered
their services 20 perform at Mr.. Kiners Benefit,
and they alone would call IN multitude. II II.
hoped, and it is expected that tho irequenter, OF
the Theatre, will On this occasion, make n genera.
turn out, and by their presence assure Mr. Klner.
that they have not orsotten hia., and that they
ioice to more offer hearty srat";atons to Cap.
tain Copp, Captain Hertram. Old Cocketop. &c.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

II is with reluctance that we give place 10 the
following communication touching an infamous,
vile, and obscene publication. that periodically
makes its appearance from press in this town. to
contamiuate the morals oi the community. The
unprincipled, unetered. AMI Infamous wretches
who conduct it, will soon be hunted from their
lurking places, to receive the punishment due
~ their crimes. We should not insert the com.
munication were it not for disposition to crafty
the very respectable and worthy writer.
We are gratifsd 10 learn that the publication in
question. receives not the patronage even of the
outcasts Of societyand that its beseness is consd
cred its only merit. We confess tina, we make too
much otthe scandalous thing, by paying to it the
smallest notice.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

g3' On Wednesday the 10th inst. Capt Jonos
hoisted his broad pennant on board the Frigate
Brandy vine, lying in the stream of tho Navy
Yard, New-York, preparatory to ervoyage to the
Pacific, where she will relieve the irigate United
States. She will depart early this week accompa-
MED by the new sloop OF war NiDccnnes, Capt.
Finch.
lJ- The trial Of Col. NJ Neil, at Green Bay, has
closed, and although the decision of the Court
Martial hes not been disclosed, it is sininated that
he has been honorably acquitted.
IL We are much pleased to learn thnt a
Meeting House. The subscription has been pSn-
cipalv raised through the exertions OF Mr.. Sam
uel w. Wheeler.
~ PAUL ALLEN, Esq, late Of this town, died
at Baltimore, on the 18th inst. Mr.. A. was well
known to the world editor, Poet and classical
scholar--at the time ofhis death he wa proprie-
tor and editor Of the Saturday Evening Herald, in
Baltimore.
1J- Mr.. Moan, and Mr.. BUCKINGHAM, contn.
their discussion of the character of MIR. Webster
a politician. Mr.. Noah tell .fJs so fast that his
antagonist finds it hard work TO keep pace with
him but he has truth on his side, which in most
cases would be Of service but in the present it is Of
to him.
Cozens. the officer, who was thrown into tub
OF melted fat while lately searching Il tolow chan
dler's premises in Strand. London is the last Eng
lishman ho has made himself conspicuous by the
struggle an Greece (Grease,)
I-Col. Russell Jarvis, who was for one year Ed
itor of the Boston Patriot, at the commencement o
the Presidential contest, has been employed for some
weeks, in the Boston Statesman in attacking in the
most abusive manner the proprietor Of that paper
.lr. Ednund Wright, Jr. gentleman of irreproach-
able character, and j. B. DAVIS, Esq its former FL
itor. Mr.. Jarvis was at one time, the raviuY adyo.
catc of Mr. Adams. His violence and im,r deuce
robably caused his removal from the Editorial
chair, which was conferred upon Mr.. Davis The
Colonel became n hot headed Crawfordite imue.
diately Now finding good excuse by pretendin:
to defend his private character, to abuse these two
gentlemen, he writes column after olumn,in telling
where he came from, where his native city is, how
he loved the Democrats, how his friends were fed
eralsts.&c all to let the world know who he Is and
| abuse Messrs. Wright and Davis.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

BosToN ScHooLs.--The examination Of the
Boston schools took p lace on Wednesday last. The
President Of the United States, and Sir Admiral
Coffin were present, beside numerous other gentle
men. After the examination, the city officers and
invited guests partook of dinner provided by the
city at Faneuil Hall. When the regular toasts had
been drank, tho Mayor Of the city as President Of
the day, gave the following
The United States-May IL long have for its
head, a scholar, statesman and patriot.
This was well received; and Immediately Mr..
Adams rose and addressed those present in very
appropriate and eloquent language. He drew a
striking comparison of the two occasions on which
he had met his fellow citizens in the same Hall |;
one to commemorate the lamcnted decease of Adams
and Jefferson, the and the present, TO acknowledge
the happy privileges Of education enjoyed by
their descendants and he further alluded to his
own early education in this city and vicinity, in
manner that will not be forgotten by the CON-
pany present. At the close Of his remarks, the
President offered the following sentiment:
The Blooming Youths Of Boston--May the ma
turity cfihs fruit fully equal the promise Of the
blossom.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26
WILLIAM r. PITMAN,

Corn AND SILvER-SMITH, No. 80, Westmnster-St.
STILL continues the abovo business, in all its various
~ branches, where ho will be happy to receive com.
nn7nd1 from his friends aud the public generally, and
pledges hmse pains shall be spared to render en-
tire satisfaction, respects prices workmanship and
punctuality.
ALSO, he has recently received from New-York ard
Boston, and replenshcd his with, handsome
sortinent of the fashionable Fancy Goods among
which are elegan: Britannia Tea-Pots, Sugar Bowls
and Cream Pots; Porrcngers and Tunbers ; jet and
cream coloured Wine Walters and Tea Trays, in sets
or single Looking Glasses and Hearth Brushes Dust
ers do; Silver Watches Watch Chains and Rib
bons; Gold Keys, and seas Fligreo Earnings and
Breaches; paste, pearl and diamond set Finger Rings,
Ornaments and Lockes Necklaces and Bracelets;
Coral, Cut Glass and Wax Beads; Pocket Rocks and
Wallets; Castors ana Castor Stands; Recues ard
work baskets hair Clothes teeth, shaving and shoe Brs
es Razer straps and Boxes fine assortment of Rogers
Pen Knives and Razors Britannia and PatedTabe and
Teaspoons, Shutters and Trays; fine yoy Combs;
pocket and dressing ditto large and small Shell Combs
Also, large assortment of Plated and Gilt Work,
together with variety Of other articles, OF late importa.
ton all of which will bo sold for very small advance.
Particular attention paid repairing and job work.
gc5- Cash paid for old Gold and Silver.
July To-
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

AIN. and MIss CLARKs BESEFir--Mr. Clarke
and daughter take Benefit on Wednesday Eve
ming next, on which occasion, will be got up new
performance never presented at our Theatre. They
have strong claims IN the patronage Of the public
and we cannot but hope that they will be liberaly
rewarded. Mr.. Clarke, is one Of the most useful
men in the Theatre, and whatever he does, is well
done, and he is frequently excellent. His daugh-
ter, is young lady Of rare taentse actress and
n vocalist and is always striving to please the Wis
itors Of the Theatre. Both Of them are well known
to this community, particularly the father, who
has been attached to the company the last IL years
and during that period has gained the respect ofthe
public, by the correctness of his department in pri
vate life, and by bis Performance on the stage.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

FROM CoLoMBla.--Ths Baltimore paper. OF
Tuesday morning aonounGe the arrival of the .chr.
Aisianna, in II days from La Guayra. The Cap
'aln reports, that at the time of his sailing bushes,
was completely suspended, and ihat no articles but
necessaries oihfe wond SELL General Paez wa. at
Valencia with eight or ten thousand men, and the
streets oi Caraccas and La Guayra were .iav pa
tr'lled TO add TO his army. Gen. BeruIudez va. at
Cumana with an army OF equal force, prepared to
oppose the movements of Gen l.. British fig-
ate Was lying at La Guayra 10 protect the British
merchants in case of need
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

On the 10Th inst. .at 80, SO, Ion 68, 49, the Geor.
gia Packet. at Philadelphia, fell in With schooner
whose manouverins aud appearance gave strong
suspicion OF her being pirate, he continued the
chase for ~ hours, and firing at short Intervals, be-
ins greater part of the time within gun sho,,
AID occasionally hosting a blue signal with white
ball IN the ceatre. The latter part ofthe chase, The
schooner holstei Spanish 1as. The weather be-
coming sqGally, enabled the Georgia packet to es-
caue. 10y CARRYING q press of sail
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

In this town, Mr. Hezekah Norris, Of Bristol, to
Miss Mary-Ann Barker, of this town.
On Sunday morning last Mr.. Benjamin. Wright,
to Miss Martha L I'M. both ofthis town.
On the same morning, Mr.. WIN. II Ellington, 10
Mss F. Melville, both of Newport.
On Sunday evening, Mr. David Pettis, Of Nan
tucket, 20 Miss Frances Kaul of Newpott.
la st. Paul's Church, Pswtucke', 90 Wednesday Y
morning last, by the Rev. Mr.. Taft, Mr.. Luke
Parmenter TO Miss Mary AEn Foster Pitcher, only
daughter Of Mr. Leonard Pitcher.
la Norh-ProV Vdence, Mr.. John Angel, Sd OF
Smlthiicla, to Miss Abigail Comstock Of the former
place.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26
Deaths,

In ihis town, JOHN, infant son Of VIM. Butman,
aged ~ mouths
On Saturday last, Emma Seymour, infant dausb-
ter Of Mr.. ThomesJ Gardner, aged IA month. aud
10 days.
Ga Monday, whilo on a visit to her sisters, Mrs
Boston, in her 4eI year.
Ca Monday evening last, Mrs. Nancy Young, wife
of Capt. Samuel Young. aged 56
In Pawtucket, on Tuesday last, Mary Brown, in.
fant daughter Of Mr.. VIM. Allen aged one year and
nine months.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26
FOR THE LITERARY CADET.
A L L L


.Hr. EdH0r-ln an editorial article, III the above
scuriliOus production, the following words
"a host engaged in this business and such an
host, that a regiment of Cadets like himself would
not irishten" If fso-and the alers and abettors Of
tins Publication, not ashamed ofthe course the
are pursuing, why not give their names to the pub
lie: Has they say in another part Of their pro
ductoD. "thty hope TO crush their opponents in the
everlasting strength ofJehoyah," why conceal their
names? Why should one OF the Editors, school
master, when sending these papers, 10y some OF his
schoHfs INTO the community 10 sell, tell the boy no.
to mention his name, on any account, If conscience
has any thing to do with the course they pursu-
Ing The names OF two or threeT cergymen have
been mentioned, approaching this paper, and the
nth and bufioonery it contains. hope for the hon
or OF their calling, there must be mistake in this
report; yet. there certainly are some church mem
bers, who would be thought very pious, who DO APP
prove of this publication.
You, Mr. Editor are entitled to, and have the
thanks of very large majority of the town. for the
independent manner in which you exposed the OBJ
scenety, vusarity and blasphemy, of the first num-
Der OF the production in question.
.4fr1end 10 tie morals ofihe rising generation.
*We cannot believe this to be fact, for we arc
unwilling to suppose, that there is in this country,
clergyman, sufficiently lost to reason and common
decency. to be found guilty Of patronizng publ
cation. whose aim, is TO sap the foundation o. our
religion, and to spread immortality, and obscenlty,
through the land-Ed. Cadet
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

A LUMNI PRlZES.--The Committee apvont-
"A ed to award the Prizes for Defamation and
Composition, to Students OF Brown University, I'M
der the Alumni Fund, hereby give notice that the
exhibition will be in the Chapel. on Tuesday even
ing, the 9th Of ofSeptember, at half past o'clock -
No person, other than Fellows, Trustees, Officers,
and Students, will he admitted without ticket.
The Colleges will not, as has been usual, be illu-
minated on that evening. August O.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

DUDLiC MEETING.-At meet ing of gentle.
l. men from various parts of the town, holden
in Central Buildings, Market Square, on Saturday
evening, :he l9th Instant, At considered expe-
dient to call Public Meeting of the qualified vo-
ters, friendly TO the present Administration of the
General Government. for the purpose Of nomins
ting candidates !or Representatives TO tho next
General Assembly. The Geemen Of the town
are therefore, respectfully invited to attopd ,aid
meeting, which Will be holden at the Town House,
on Monday Evening next, the eth instant at half
past o'clock.
TIE Committee Of .7yrang,meat5.
August &c.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

The New Orleans Price Current ofthe goth ult
says" Our city still continues healthy, but business
generally DUH Regular showers since our Inst, up
toyesterday have been much against the loading of
vessels The Mississippi is 9 l-2 feet below high
water mark. and falling very slowly. The stock of
Cotton IN irst hands ior sale is very small aud cs-
tinaled by the dealers about 800 bales, which
there is a moderate demand"
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

To CoRREspoNDENTs.--The note of " A Stu
dent is nadmissbe, and the story he tells is with
out foundation.
The poetcal eGusion of lady, entitled "Reig
ion." is defective, but with her permission, will he
corrected and inserted hereafter.
The nature of our engagements. oompels us TO
ask once more, the ndu gence o'co.ros yonGents.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26
SMITH & PARMENTER,

"AviSG just received an additional stock
II n Of entirely new and elegant PRINTING
APPARATUS, from the Philadelphia, New
York and Boston Type Foundres, which make,
their supply complete, now offer to execute airy
business in the printing line. They will print
BOOKS, SHOW-BlI.LS, CARDS, SHOP BILLS
AND BLANKS ofevcry description, at the short
est notice, and in the first style. LOTTERY
TICKETS and other work finished in different
colours, in style inferior to none. Ali kinds OF
customers.
June II episu
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

TO LET, and possession given Immediately,
4 CONVENIENT Tenement, suitable for a
IA small family, situated little north of the
Stone Church in North Main-Street, and is about
five minutes walk from the Market. Said Tene.
ment consists of three rooms on the lower floor,
with privilege in the garret and cellar. For fur
ther particulars, inquire at the office Of the Cadet,
or Of the subscriber. JOSIAH SNOW,
August %. Smith Street.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26
WESTMINSTER GARDEN.

T1NHE Proprietor OF this establishment respect
l. fully informs the public that il will be open
Ell, the whole Of Commencement Week, and each
evening brilliantly Illuminated. Exhibitions Of the
PYROTECHNlCAI. and AERONAUTIC AIRS
will bc given, the whole forming an exhibition nev-
or before witnessed in this town.
August Q6
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

New PAPER.--We have received the sixth
number Of new paper published at Ellicottville,
Cattarugus county, New-York. Ia perusing it we
have been much interested. The Editor is man
If much humor, and the merry manner in which he
laughs at the unpea.antries of life and the incon
venences of poverty. en,ite him to the respect OF
the world. His writings are characterized by o
pungeucy of wit, and piquancy of thought, that we
cannot sufficiently admire. We shall take great
pleasure in holding with him mutual exchange.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26
Saturday Evening
ErY TT, rTTT

NO arrivals when our paper went to p,es.. The
prevalence Of the North Wet winds, has prevented
the arrival OF several vessels daily expected. An
hermal rhoidi,c brigantue, deeply loaded, wa, seen
beating up the day before yesterday, bat whether
she bound 10 this port or one Of the ports be.
low. Is not known
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26
Canditloies for The General assembly, to Be
elected from this town on Tuesday
Hon. Caleb Earle,
Joseph l.. Tillinghast, Esq.
Stanford Newell, Esq
Lemuel IL. Arnold, Esq.

sFIMpoRTANT.---It is hoped
the FreehOlders will attend at an
early hour the Meeting on Tues
day. The election of Represen-
tatives will be the FIRST business
transacted, and the polls kept open
but q few minutes.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-26

CoMMrycEMExT.-wea are authorised to ay
tuat the usual ceremonies observable at the annual
Commencement of Brown University, will not,u all
human probability take place. We are sorry to say
this, and the more so, because the festivities and
literary exercises observable on such occasions are
productive of much good.