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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-30
NO. VIII.

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In my last, I noticed The iniquitous stipuIa.
ton in the treaty Of 1910, between France and
Holland, by which the latter power, agreed %
deliver up to the former, a large amount of pro
perry belonging to citizens of the United State.
to which neither party had the shadow Of
claim. 1t would be insulting common sense 70
Suppose that the proprietors OF this property
were bound by this treacherous compact.
Of all the depredations committed upon ou'
commerce, by the powers Of Europe, none SUI.
passes this, in moral turpltude
A number Of American vessels put into the
ports of Holland principally in distress when
they, together with their cargocs, were, by q
secret article Of a treaty with France, delivered
up to that power. And for what purpose. why
in case France should fnd it her interest TO de-
clare open war against US, that she might annoy
us with our W resources
Such a proceeding, during a time Of proioar.
peace, ought TO have produced a prompt DE-
mand for immediate reparation; and the ont,
reason why this demand was not then made
was the embarrassed situation at that lime, o.
our affairs with G. Britain.
These causes, however, have ceased TO cX5'
but our rights and duties remain in full force
France and Holland are equally bound u
make restitution of this property; and II i'o"
considerations of policy, our government n%
hitherto forborne to press this subject, WIZ
greater energy, there is a point, beyond WEI"
foIbearance ceases to be a virtue.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-30

ject OF our claims unless we would tlrst consert
10 admit of their construction OF the treaty OF
Louisiana AS the French government still
persist IN this refusal, and as the negotiations
on the subject of our claim is thereby suspend
ed, | shall briefly state the ground upon when
they build this unfounded pretension.
Blythe 9TH article Of the treaty OF Loulsiana,
it is stipulated that French ships and French
goods shall be admitted into the ports OF Loui-
siana, for twelve years, upon paying the same
charges and duties as American ships, or mer-
chandise imported therein. And the 9th article
of the treaty further declares, that after the ex-
~piration of the said twelve years, French ships
and goods shall be admitted into the ports Of
Louisiana upon the footing of the most favored
nation.
By our treaty of Commerce with Great Brit
ain as we'll as with several .other powers, we
have agreed to admit their ships and goods in
to the ports of the United States, upon the same
footing, as our own-they, granting in return,
to our ships and goods, in their ports, the like
privileges
Now the French government contend, that
as British ships are admitted into the ports OF
Louisiana, Gas one Of the United States) on the
same footing as American vessels, that French
ships ought, by virtue of the treaty, to enjoy
the same privilege, without granting any equi0a-
ent.
This never could have been the intention OF
the parties at the time of framing the treaty.
1t is quite customary TO insert a provision IN
treaties, even mhen there is no territory ceded, that
The ships of each nation, shall enjoy in the ports
of the other, the privileges of the most f~auoured
nation. The usual acceptation then, of such
terms, is all that the trainers OF the treaty could
have intended, for a treaty by which any one
State wonld be entitled to privileges over ano-
Their, would be a direct violation Of the consll-
tuition of the United States, which expressly de-
c~lares, that "no preference shall be given by any
regulation of commerce or revenue, TO the ports
of one State, over those Of another"
The pretension therefore SET up, by the French
government, is wholly inadmisslble, and can
only be considered as a mere subterfuge, to "a
void the payment of a Just debt.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-30


Notwithstanding the objections previously
urged against restitution Of the value ofthe pro-
perry seized at antwerp, the Justice OF the claim
was fully admitted by the Viscount Montmo-
rency, when Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
MIR. Gallatin, in his despatch to the Secreta-
ry Of State, daled Paris, April %, 1872, says
Gin several conversations l had with Vlscount
Montmorency OH the. subject of the Antwerp
cases, he always eyinced a sense OF the justice
of the claim, and a disposition that an indemni-
ty should be made"
In fact, during that Minister'S administra-
ton. there was every prospect of this claim be-
ING paid; and the principal motive then assign
ed for not discharging it was that there was no
money at the disposal of ministers, without APP
plyine to the Legislature for an appropriation.
In the mean time, the proceedings OF the Al
lied Sovereigns at the Congress of Verona, (dur.
ing the summer Of 1922 led TO the resignation
ofihe Viscount Montmorency; and with his re-
tirement, the best hopes of the claimants disap-
peared.
The French ministry afterwards assumed a
new ground and refused to treat upon the sub
*yide Mr.. Gallatin's correspondence in the National
llntelligencer, August, 1924.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-30
NO. W.

The seizure and detention Of so large an "a
mount Of American property, as that sequest
cred at Antwerp, during a time of profound
peace, aud whilst a treaty was in full force, that
ought to have protected it, necessarily produc-
ed al tina, time, strong * frequent remonstran.
ces on the par, of our gobernment.
To these remonstrances, either evaslve an
swers were given, or a deaf ear turned.
Mr. Gallatin, shortly after his arrival in
France, during the year 1916, made an able
representation 10 the French government on the
subject ofthis, as well as Of our other claims
upon France, but the embarrassed situation OF
the country, was assigned as a reason why The
subject could not then be taken into consldera-
ton. During The year 1919, Mr.. David Parish
presented a memorial to Baron Louis, the min
lister of finance, on behalf o. MI Archibald
Oracle, of New York, who was proprietor OF
three Of the cargoss seized and sold at Antwerp
claiming restitution of the proceeds thereof.
The reply Of the Minister Of Finance to Mr..
Parish, is SO extraordinary a document that |
shall quote his owp words. Baron Louis says,
81 admit with YOU the iniquity Of these mea-
sures, and with you | deplore their effects; but
to- repair them is not within the compass OF my
power.
"If the cargoes still existed in the Custom
House Stores, they should be Immediately re-
stored tn Won. but thew were sold. and their pro-
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-07

trict IN the Union. This est.b iief:, &, rt n.ie,
plete, requires Legislative aid In addition Tic impr
menls suggested by the vstets, many Ut which ar.
necessary land for such, estimates will be submitted
commend the purchase of few horses Tie same teos,
already urged, showing the advantages resulting from
use of horses at Fortress Monroe, will apply Win %
force in favor of such addition TO the Military Acd
To which may be added, that, the cadets are CONT
four wears the Point without horses the art of rain
self must be greatly impaired if not lost United vii, ~
military advantages will be the exercise il furnishes y
friendly to The health OF the cadets"
Mr. Harbour informs that contracts have been m,a
and are OF execution, for about twentye;gb
miles of the Cumberland Roadand that in direc,ng
manner of its being made, the McAdam plan was adon,
Recommended by its cheapness and superior oual,
The superiority Of this mode tina, formerly p,riea
the construction OF turnpike roads, is ascertaned %
satisfactorily by twenty years experience in Great r
The evidence OF which found ia the appreciation re Il,
Executive and Legislative branches of that Government
both having literally rewarded the inventor--and a
from small experiment made in this country. The rs
suit far have proceeded in the execution ne IN
measure, has exceeded most sanguine expec,a,;o
BY dividing the road into very small sections 50 as 10 on
large the sphere Of competition, and to exclude snscn
tons, the is reduced TO 1900 per mile presenn
most favorable comparison with the expense incurred r.
ing $4,000 mile, in the construction of the road ~ M,
side of the Ohio"
The Secretary concludes by stating that the pacific rs
ons between every tribe Of Indians and the citizens NJ H.
United .,aes have been preserved out the slphte.
volston far this Department is infoned"ana n,
"the situation Of tile Creeks claims, account OF ;,s @
porsnce, particular notice, which will be The b
! ject Of special report"
To be continued
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-07

The population OF Lima was formerly estimated
at 100000, bu, at present ii does not exceed 5oooo.
Many patriot families have emigrated, and some OF
the old Spaniards have gone to Spain.
The road from Lima to Callao, SIX miles, was
commenced by San Martin, upon most magnih.
cent plan i, is very broad, and on either side IS
double row Of trees; stream OF water flowing De-
tween, and an agreeable sidewalk Tor pedestrians
and seats for their accommodation but this oeauu
full road was finished only two miles from the city
gate. when another revolution broke out, and irus.
trated every plan for improvement
The Cneri Moyna is the same fruit as ,e eour Pop u
Juice is expressed, which makes cooling and delightful
beverage. bN'601a'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-07

BoIng P0tators.-Wc are assured by gcn,lcman, who
has experimental knowledge Of Tic fac, that there is
great advantage to be derived fom parng potatoes
least cutting them open cutting of the ends and soak
ing them about an hourin cold water before boiling when
boiled, they should be put into fresh water, tnot that in
which they had been soaked) which should be raised
boiling temperature before HE potatoes pu, in. The
soaking of tic potatoes before boiling is said 10 extract
strong narcotic and dsagreeabIe substance, which
present, greater or less quantity in this uet We
do not speak cxpcrimenaly, bu, recommend the trial Of
The above method of cooking potatoes from the alleged
experience Of others, ~ T.. Farmer.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-07

Mr. (.lerke, editor OF The Globe and Emerald,
has been sentenced to pay fine of $40 Tor iioel
nm " m T., Stone, and to be bound in recoKnf2ance
in his own bond for $1,000 for his good behaviour
for one year. The court was reluctant 10 impose
even this small penalty, from the circumstances
which appeared on the trial
When MIR. Cerke was called 10 the chair, Inc
Recorder addressed him as follows. =" You naSs
been indicted and convicted OF publishing ioel on
Mr.. Stone, Editor Of tho Commercial Advertiser
Our laws arc SO plain on this subject, that no one
can mistake them II is Iawfat TO publish any
thing you plense, prorided that the publication IS
true, and made mith good ,notires. The conduct
of individuals may be p.rumined, as reH as that y
the government. So long the publication IS true
and il is done uih gOod motires, the ta,O acquatS
the party from any crim,nalaty. Nay, TO prevent
the rights of the press from being encroachednpon'
the constitution as well as the laws enacted under H.
have said that the jury shall be Judges OF the whole
matter-the law and the FACT 1t IS believed by THIS
court, as we'll as by every citizen, that the liberty
Of the press is sufficiently protected by such provi
sions. With reference 10 your case, the court are
Of opinion that you made the publication respecting
Mr. Stone, with good motives Yet if you had re
hected for moment, you would have found that II
was false.
Now ii is perfectly clear, that charging man
with having opened his hand to bride, and oil com
hitting crime nearly allied TO subornaton oil
perjury, is lihe unless j, is proved For this OF.
fence it would be the duty Of the Court TO innct a
heavy punishment, but according TO an affidavit
made by you, it appears that Mr.. Stone had made
use of some hard expressions towards you, such as
calling you foreign renegade. 1t is very unworthy
in an American citizen to call any man such names,
who has emigrated TO this country from the best
and purest OF motives. Your principles were honora
bic in making the charge. An Editor, therefore,
making such attack, is not entitled to the SAME
protection that might have expected who had
not done So The judgment Of the Court is,hat you be
fined $50 and be bound over to keep the peace for
one year III your own tecoguizance Of $1,000
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-07

himself is but Of the middle stature Tor his age |;
N. robber he states was tall man apparently aoou'
as 1t i, almost incredible that he should nave oeeh
inns able 10 resist the villain, and 10 escape any sef
on, wound.-In the scufile his coat was Torn NC. 70
pieces.-It is no, improbable that he owes ms l'le
TO his remarkably spirited conduct-had inc .nree
robbers entered the store their first act "ou'o no
doubt have been 10 silence him.
nv. above mentioned store is at the corner oil
p.arl and pine streets one of the most public sllua,
lions in the city-and it was moonlight evening
go = .uer. .ddu
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-07

.Naw Fork, February !
FROM EUROPE.
10 Be continued J

The packet ship HoWard Capt. Holdrege from
HAVE, arrived at Sandy Hook on Wedne sday nph,,
but owing TO the se,'.re weather, was unable 10 p.l
up. Capt. II. came up yesterday afternoon in The
steam boat Bolivar, and brought The letter BAGS b,
no doubt inadvertently left the paper bag on board
the ship. We have, however, received Hayre
paper OF the Goth, from which we have extracted
some account Of The markets, sc.
The Emperor Alexander died at Taganrock ate,
a lew days illness. his intelligence got to par,
on the evening of the 18th December by a tes.
graphic despatch. dated from Strasburg on Ii.
same day. His death is said to have been occasion
ed BY sore leg, which caused the ST. Anthony,
Fire. The Grand Duke Constantine, now viz,
Roy OF Poland, inherts the throne OF Russia
Alexander was born 22d December, l777, and as.
cended the throne 24th March. 1901. The Grand
Duke CONSUMING was born 18th May, 1879
In consequences of Aexander's death the 3 IN
cents at Paris, were down al Tortoni's, on Sundsv
18th, at COT; on Monday, they were at COZ 90c
The accounts from London TO the l-lh Decem,
her, look as bad as before.--.Nat Ado
The papers are principally filled with the detail,
of the commercial distress in England, which il an
pears had greatly increased. Seven or eipb, *
tensiye Banking houses in London had been under
the necessity OF suspending payment and The
alarm and inconvenience among individuals was be-
ry quarter, and the acceptors and endorsers WEI,
equally incompetent 10 meet them.
Among the banking houses failed, we 6ud tn.
names of Pole & Co Williams, Burgess & Wi.
lams, Sir Cloud Scott, Williams K Co Ever
EFT, Walker. Maltby & Co. Sizes Smith & Co. Sell
by < Ohpbant--and Sterling & Iiodso.
Several OF these were agents of numerous Coun
try Backs, which in turn, had in several instances
been Obliged TO stop payment, end this had produced
such a ferment IN the country that il has been me-
eessary at some places TO call out The militia 10 aid
in preserving the peace
The Bank had raised the rate Of discoun, from
four TO hive per cent and had discounted 10 m.
amour. OF nearly a million day Tor several days
but the demand was undated and the difficulty ot
raising money continued without example.
meeting OF the principal merchants of Lon
don was held at the Mansion on the 18th, and resu
buttons were adopted on this subject, which il was
expected would allay the panic but it seems by The
the money market was growing worse.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-07
Ngw. YoRK, Jan. Of


DARING OUTRAGE One Of the most da-
Of, made last night. and in manner that would
admonish our community to be on their guard.
About O'Clock in the evening, three men who
were clad in respectable manner called at the
store al Messrs. P. & ]. S. Crazy (the windows
and door OF which closrd) and asked Young
man, named Henry Munsel., aged II years, The only
one OF the clerks then in, il he could direct them
to the store of MIR. Mulligan. The young man
gave them direct answer, but they ioiered in the
store, and excited his suspicious that they were
robbers.-Ihey however went off and he thought
no more OF the circumstance at the ,ime.-But
about 9 o'clock, hearing bold knock and supposing
it to be from fellow clerk who lodges in the store
with him, Munsell readily opened the door, when
the same three men presented themselves, one Of
whom seized him by the collar and pressed in.
| The young man fortunately succeeded in shutting
the door and boiling il in time to exclude the othei
two, at the same time scufling and fighting with
the one who had entered whom he finally succeeded
in throwing or by accident tripping TO the floor
but had great difficulty in holding him there-ant
all the time crying for assistance. While in tb
situation the robber got ont from one of his pocket
a pistol, telling the young man TO release him o
; he would blow out his brains, and Immediately at
!. tempted so to debut the pistol missed fire. Tn
robber then grew desperate, and drew from his sid
a knife nearly two feet long, with which he suceede
$ IN obliging young Munse TO lie, him eo the robbie
: himself unbolting the door and walking off--hi
companions having previously abandoned the plac
after attempting TO press in the door,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-07

.hew York, Feb. 4.-The Leeds has ius, CONT
up from Liverpool. Sailed Dec. 27th. The agi
ta'lons in the London Money Market had subsided.
ne price OF Cotton was little lower at Liver.
pool.
The Arch Duke Constantine was proclaimed hi.
Autocrat OF all the Russias
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-07

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. AT meeting Of The
Board OF directors Of the United States Bank held
yesterday morning, WILLIAM McILVAINE,
Esq. was elected Cashier, Thomas Andrews Esq
FIRST Assistant Cashier, and Samuel JauJoD, Esq,
Second Assistant Cashier. The election oil Third
Assistant Cashier, was deferred for the present.
ANNAPOLIS, FEBRuARr Cd, l826-GSoRoE MAcKuBw,
Esd was tins day elected by the House of Delegates,
treasurer for the Western Shore of MARrLAsn vice Mr.
hAhwoon. deceased. The importance attached 10 Tie
once ana 'he nigh character Of the gentleman elected
may ne estimated by the fact that the person elected laa
70 give pond to the State, in the of S2OU00O, with
security 10 be approyedb by the Governor and Council
dshangton, January 25.-We are gralifcdto
learn that II is at length probable an arrangement
VIII De made by which full and amicable adjust
ment oil all the Creek differences will be speedl!
effected. MT journal.
we were not aware ill Informed of the fact BY
Inc Catawba Journal, printed in Cholotte, N. Z.
tha' the Constitution OF North Carolina contained
an article equally, if not more, intolerant than thai
recently expunged from our constitution. BY tht
constitution OF North Carolina, no pei son who shall
deny the truth of the protestant religion or the d.
vine authority of either the Old or New Tesaras'
can hold any office, place OF trust or profit, IL ~,
civil department, within that state consequent
both Jews and Roman Catholics s'e distrancaa
there. Bait III:
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-21
FURTHER SUPPLIES OF
ERESSEE DRY GOOpS,

EIELENlNG & EDWIN JAMES & Co Market Bridge,
a have received (mostly by the last arrivals from New
York; the following desirable DRY GOODS, VIZ.
cases extra superfne blue and black CLOTHS and cas-
nreres, very cheap
do 6re " extra fue light fancy prints
do Merrimack domestic prints. beautiful goods
do supene black cifcassians and Al bo1bazeit CAM
blet Superior goods for gestcmeus summer wear)
4 bales Sd btown sA4tings
\ do. Al DO. sheelings
| do. Al bedchc,l DO. (extra fire }
) do. superior bur"ps, Nos. 1, Q, 5, s.
2 do. "Hey den" rolls
l bieacreu German rolls
2 bales British o14,ahutss
l case ID de1ni lawns and linen canb5ic hdafs
j do q, > aud Cd buff jaceistt and linen cambcs
(cireap)
DO. containing large Of she'll, tuck long
bent, neck, deep teeth and other side combs, amen.
tile tuck are some Al very large size
case fine ard superane ivory she'll pocket drssinG i'm
aton tuck ard eranho combs
Native colored French billings
G!1ck Denmark sstccns
Elegant bareee seaIfs
PLAIN II figured black lcvantiuu ii,sfs.
Brown and black Hollands
Mems q md wowens best black horsesk;n gjoves
Womcus best white and black Eag3ish silk hose
Black x white plain and ribbed hose, large sizes ami
extra fae
White Italian rave, white cEapc )is5e
Feather ard palmetto fans
Stout blue plains FOR padding
Round and fla bobhin
Linen and cotton tapes
Hhaek. white and green gauze ve;ts, g..
Which added to their former stock MA Ees tie assert
meat quite extensive aud unusually good the season
A of which they disposed sell prices ol ,hli
Usual terms.
June q ,y4r,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-21
10 the Planters, Merchants, and Ship
pers, Of Tobacco in Yireinia.

FsNHE Commercal intercourse the CITY OF New York
Il with the Nations of Europe and the West ladies'
together with lis extensive the line of the Canal
and the N"rthcrn Lakes, render it ST.
,atoh 1or general depository of leaf
ooacco IN the United States With these consurra ons
before Nou and in order rrnrr Establishment
worthy of the City of New York permanently prof
io t" the pldnsers and shippers of the in Virginia
iae subscribers have prepared extensive areteuse il
good situation, for the object receiving asd selling
on COMMISSION OF leaf aud manufactured tobacco. Frol
their extensive correspondence aud intimate knowledge Of
tie vafInus qaaities which Will suit different rarets
which are Supplied from This port, and the @ price which
virginia tooaceo coumauds, they hope the or
ders and consgnnpnis OF all who ay sh to encourage
an establishment devoted to this sole object, they pro-
mise on heif part thu" s"thsg shall be wantiag, give
eeVeral satisason They will advance for freight and
effect insurance order, and give lest information
i sales effected, that time may be lost
r'nnnccS, or III giving their correspondence opporu
nifty TO draw on them in New York Co,nmunica tions
and coDsignmemts addressed Samuel Storms s. CO. No.
tian. SAMUEL STORMS
9flOMAS HAND.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-21
WILLIAM NEALE & co.

9EG leave to inform their hirnds and the public that
~ their assortment is rendered. by additional arrivals
from New ok and Philadelphia, very extensive nd
plee, comprising almost every of Substantial and
Fanny DTY GOODS,
Of American, British, French German, China and other
Hauufa hurss, in 7lcr ire.
They have been purchased prices corresponding with
the times and will be sold FOR cash punctua
TONERS very small advarices.
May D 8, IF
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-21

6 toMHtFrEp to the jail of King s Queen eo,n;v or,
- the 9th day Of April, 1926, Billy a negro man
state Of Georgia. lie had On when committed = hong
spun roundabout with white trowscrs asd an old
crab great coat lie is feet y inches high light com
cNi'n no visible mark scar The oyp.r i requested
20 come forward, prove property and nav rfagos r else
- will be dealt with as tie law directs
'-'s"' &C. NM. STONE. J7iNf,