Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
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vp,nAY MORNING, AUGUST IS, 1926.

We learn, says the Baltimore American. that
=. Government Of the Republic Of Guatemala
has granted charter to an American Com
Inv - cut that canal, copy Of which has been
p f.o.;ved in this country. It's subject OF no
r,,le qualification, that, owing 10 the presence
.,.,r Minister at Guatemala, the charter was
CHAINED by the Agent sent outfrom New York
CO.. the purpose, though strongly competed Tor
nv the Agent Of British Company, who offer
ID a large bonus for it,
The CT. Augustine Herald of the 25th ultimo
.,,,ss that the Engineers appointed by the 90
.crrment of the United States to survey the
-oute Of Canal across the Isthmus OF Florida,
,ove assembled the St. Johns as high up as Black
Creek. have taken survey of the Greek to the
sorts and are on their return to the mouth of
,be river; and, after taking The soundings and
surycy Of the Bar,will proceed through the Mar
rows 10 St. Marys. Their industry evinces a
determination to accomplish their object in
time for The mex, meeting Of Congress.
Accounts from T Tallahassee, via St. Augustine,
renort tia. the Indians have scattered them
selves through the country. and have become
very troublesome to the inhabitants IN the dir
fsrent settlements. Great complaints are made
that they steal corn and kill cattle.
II. L. Barnum, Esq. Typographical Engi-
peer. has issued proposals for publishing by
subscription map Of the city Of Washington.
The bearings, length, and breadth of the ave-
nues.sSeets and squares, the dimensions OF the
buildings, both public and private, with front
view Of each, will be accurately delineated, TO-
pether with perspective sight OF the public
edisces. and other embellishments, forming
complete birdscye view of the city.
Mr.. Boothe, the distinguished tragedian, has
lust arrived at Baltimore in the ship Draper,
from Rotterdam. He has been performing for
. some time on the continent of Europe.
tits mentioned in the Rhode Island Repub-
lican, that there is one hundred and ten young
ladies busily employed at the Lace School in
Newport--,hey have many fabrics already fn-
ished, which are pronounced to be elegant spe-
cimens Of skill and ingenuity.
The Hartford Society for the suppression of
Intemperance, have issued Prospectus for a
Newspaper, under the title of the Moral Advis-
er, to be published under their direction, and
having for its object the eradication of thar
worst Of vices, the incorporate use of ardent
spirits. We heartily wish the Society all the
success they anticipate, but we fear their exer-
tions will avail but little.
The packet ship William Thompson arriv-
ed at New-York on Tuesday morning, bringing
Liverpool papers TO the Goth, and London to
the 18th ultimo.
The Liverpool Albion of the l7th, says "thc
wind having been favorable for arrivals, great
number of vessels from foreign parts have
come in since our last. OF the vessels which
have arrived, great number are from British
America and the United States, with cargoes
Of timber and cotton. There have not, OF course,
been any sailings for foreign ports during the
week" The same paper adds-"The packet
ship John Wells, captain Harris, arrived yes
,erday morning, in 90 days from New-York. :"
The ship Governor Strong Of this port ar
rived at Liverpool on the 18th July, in the re-
markable shoN passage of 30 days from New
Orleans. .
tits said that the late FIRE at Liverpool de-
stroyed property to the amount OF bali mil
lion Of dollars, not more than moiety Of which
was insured -.
MIR. BroughamFi again returned TO Parlla-
ment for Winchelsea; and Mr.. BIS. brother, al
so barris,er, is returned for Tregony.
u. S, Stocks, London, July l4-U. S. per
Cents, GO; do a do. 81; U. S. Bank Shares,
with dividend from lst July, 2s: S: n. Y. per
Cents, es; do do. of ls45, 100 lol. Very
little inquiry, however, for any of these secu-
rites. Spanish Dollars per OF. As. Cd.
Hamburger papers to the 9th July contain
intelligence from St. Petersburgh TO the 3oth
OF June. The last funeral honors had been
paid 10 the Empress Elizabeth on the 10th,
when herremains were deposited in the Church