Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-22


TO us. An exchange is desirable on our part,
five can be put upon footing with our neigh
bors; but if such demand be considered un-
reasonable, by the Richmond Editors, we must
submit to non-intercourse.
From the baltimore american, December, 81.
From an authentic source at Washington we
learn that the Convention recently arranged at
London by our Minister, Mr.. Gallatin, fixes
The total amount OF compensation 10 be paid
by the British Government for Slaves, Tobacco,
&c carried off by the British officers subse-
ouent to the Treaty OF Client, at one million t,uo
hundred thousand dollars. The amount claimed
by our citizens exceeds 81 500 900, why
those OF Maryland, S2So,ooo; Virginia, $500,
900; Louisiana, 81 $4,000; Georgia, 4So, 900; A.
exandria, Sll3ooo; Maine, 10000; Nlississip-
nj $4,000, and Delaware, $1,000.
From the same source we learn that, as a
measure Of retaliation, it is believed that Con-
eress will interdict the Trade to the British
possessions on the Continent of North America,
which are not closed by the late Order in
Council.
The above article, as far as it relates 10 the
Convention recently arranged at London, we
have reason to believe is correct Alexandria,
i, seems, claims Sll3,ooo, of which she will
&c, about $780, 900; for if any part of her claim
comes within the provisions Of the Convention,
the whole must, and therefore her proportion
will be as we have stated; but to prevent dis
appointment, we call the attention of sufferers
10 the fact that the property for which remu-
neration has been made by the British Govern
4 haux g. 10
the Treaty Of Ghent'
We have inserted in our columns of to-day, a
Letter, from Mr.. Senator Benton, to Judge
Tucker Of Virginia, giving new version OF
the Duel between MIR. Clay and Mr. Randolph.
The object of its publication in the Richmond
Enquirer, at this particular moment, can scarce
ly be misunderstood by the most superficial
observer of the Opposition tactics Mr. RAN
dolph needs all the certificates that his friends
can reconcile it to themselves 10 give him, but
if none of them exhibit him in more favorable
light than his intended executor Mi. Benton, has
done, he will have good reason to exclaim of
them as they do Of him, SAGE me from my friends
The letter, coming from the quarter it does,
is an acquisition TO the public; and at no re-
mote day, we shall contrast the information
which it imparts, with the statements sanction
ed by MIR. Benton, at the time of the occur
renee.
'It is hoped" says the National Gazette,
sthat the spirit Of hostility to the executive go
yernment Of the Union will not be suffered to
sway any of our politicians, TO the side of To-
reign cabinet, in the controversy with Great
Britain respecting commercial intercourse with
her colonies. This has too often happened in
our own and in other countries"
Mr.. Walsh may hope in vain;-for the very
course which he deprecates has been determln-
ed on by the Opposition, and will be pursued
with all the desperation which their case re-
quires. 1t is in fact the only theme they have
Their motto is-".any Thing to 6reak dorm the
present administration. .
AaE1P. UpsHuR, Esq. has been elected Judge
for the Eastern Shore District, to nil the va
cancv occasioned by the resignation OF JAMES
PEASANTS, ESQ. who had been appointed BY
the Governor and Council In the recess oil the
Legislature.
DAVID BR1ees, Esq. of Spottsylvania, and J.
II. SMITH OF Richmond, have been elected 10
FILL the vacancies in the Executive Council oil
Virginia, occasioned by the scratching from the
list of members the names of Messrs. ScotI
and Roane.
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, d. c.
The annual commencement oil TINS Vaiuaoie
;ns,;,,t;on took Mace on Wednesday. he