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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-13

ofice-because he could net occupy the station
without offence to "the moral and religious
part Of the community!"
There is nothing that excites in my mind
stronger sensations of contempt, than the pratt
ines of men like Mr.. Green, upon the immoral
ity and irreIigion of a billiard table. 1t is like
listening to Satan rebuking sin. We all know,
that, as a moral man, Mr.. Adams, during his
whole life, has been exemplary and irreproaeh-
able. And those whose faSorile candidate has
lived life OF directly opposite character, have
the hardihood to denounce the purchase OF a
billiard table as most objectionable offence IN
Mr.. Adams. What then should be thought Of!
him, who is an adept at billiards, cards, dice.
horse-rac:ng, cock-6gh,ing, and tavern brawls:
Ii is s,raining a, gnat and swallowing camel
with vengeance.
do not perceive howit becomes MIR. Green's
peculiar duty TO address me upon this suoJect
of the billiard table, He talks, to be sure, Of
personal attacks, and being dragged before the
public as one Of the propas gators. But so Tar
as he was personally concerned in the publlca-
tons Of the Gazette, there was more recent
publication, and one much more vitality Affect
ing his character, which he might have noticed.
| allude to the exposition, in last Tuesdays pa
per, Of the manner in which he has become pro-
prietor and editor of the Telegraph. cannot
believe that his friends here, with whom he was
cIoseed for some time, omitted to mention that
publication 10 him. By volunteering in one
case, and remaining silent in the more serious
one, he has tacit!y confessed The truth OF my
exposition This is the only Legitimate infer
ence: and what is the attitude in which itPiac-
Is him? A newspaper establishment purchased
and given to him, subscription made up TO
support il, as an "inducement" to his editorial
vocation. And this sipendary SWISS, whose
''inducement" to ISLANDER, ytatsehoOd, and invec-
Eves," as he tells US himself, is provision Tor
family dependant on his exertionss, presumes to
address me, on matter that does not concern
hin, in the character Of man entitled 10 re-
spect and confidence!
Tn. folly of the opposition men, keeps even
pace with their presumption. There seems to
be nothing too absurd for them to attempt, no.
thing too pure for them 10 attack, nothing too
vile for them to vindicate The maniac of Ro-
anoke is bu, sample of the clan. His attack
upon the Declaration Of independence, and his
vindca,ion Of slavery and aristocracy, are but
samples of the spirit tina, actuates them all
from General Jackson 10 General Green-lrom
the zenith TO the nadir of the faction.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-13

& III the tavern establishment occupied BY him
SMsttB for the last two years. wishes to sell lotNr
4 Is, fronting the Courthouse, an excel.
lent stand for the business of profession or otherwise;
upon which there is neat DWELLING, with an OK
cellent store room ard counting room under the same
roof good kitchen and lock cellar under the st so
ry, with dairy, smoke house, stable, and other con
veniences. There is also on this lot, convenien.
HOUSE, built for, and now occupied by mechanics
and rents WE'LL bnt would be detached from the ..
bove if preferred Also the back lot adjoining the a.
bove, known in plan Of said town, by No. IS, which
well as the aforenamed is unlcr good enclosure,
in as.ae Of cultivation, and has on one corner an ex
cellent -
Blachsmiths' SHOP,
the tools of which might be purchased with the o..
good terms. Also, vacant lot at the Of Hoe
and Union st. No. SAL; and lot of Bstoe tract land
adjoining the town of Brentsville, upon which is
dwelling house, containing about
400 Acres.
unIer good fence, and very susceptible Of improve
ment. The above property wouldbe sold together or
apart, to suit the purchaser, and low prices one
third payable in hand n cash bonds, at dscounV
and the balance reasonable time, if well secured
If sale is not effected by August Court next the d
property will be sold at public auction as aforesaid
ap 16-lawE THHR HAMPTON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-13
Houses & lots in Brentsyille
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
The subscriber having purchased
! the tavern establishment occupied by him
for the last two years, wishes to sell lotNp.
us, fronting the Courthouse, an excel.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-13

"Cinciaatti, June "a, 1926"
The foregoing letter is addressed to me, as
Editor of the Cincinnati Gazette. When o.
pened it, supposed it was upon different SUB
iect. expected an attempt, on the part Oh Mt
Green, TO yiudicate his ownership OF the lele-
graph, which is certainly OF more Importance
to him than the story of the billiard table. It's
publication is claimed " as an act Of justice end
courtesy" but it is published from no difference
to this claim in either Of its phases.
The letter is conceived in terms, which be-
Iieve the author expected would occasion It's re-
lection, and at the same time secure hlmsome
advantage from that circumstance. The pub
LEGATION is made because believe 1t Will dis
appoint him; and, because ii furnishes proPa
occasion to infict upon him the exposure and
castigation which his political profisacy and
his impudence deserve.
In the first place, shall notice what is, osten.
sibIy, the object of the letter. My statemen,
with regard 10 the billiard table was predicated
upon the following facts: had frequently heard
many years ago, the billiard room and billiard
table in the Presidents house spoken OF, not as
matter of reproach, but as matter OF fact.
billiard table, chess board, and backgammon
table, it is well known, articles OF furniture
in the houses of many gentlemen OF wealth In
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-19

IL Will not, however, be practicable to have az
examination made. this season, of the section OF
North Carolina mentioned in your commune alton
but, should Congress decide npon running the ge-
neral direction OF the route through the Southern
or Atlantic States, the part of North Carolina re-
ierr red to- will be taken into proper consideration,
ard be surveyed, If, upon correct estimate Of its
importance, survey of it should be required.
The bill proposing to add three Judges TO the
present number OF Justices of the Supreme Court,
with view to establish three additional Western
Circuits has been already debated for several day
In the House Of Representatives, and is likely to
undergo considerable further discussion. From
what we can learn. there is probability of its
passing the House of Representatives, perhaps,
however, with the reduction of the additional
number oil Judges from three to two. The debate
Is an interesting one. and peculiarly so, the
ganizaton OF the Judiciary has before beea the
topic OF serious debate since 1912. The inter
val ~ not long IN the estimation of persons of a
certain age 1t is long enough, nevertheless, in
comparison, il we consider that there remains not
single individual member of the House of Repre-
sen'aives 1--WE believe,) who was a Member of
the House at that time.
The Debate has, thus far, disclosed a very fiat
terng concurrence OF opinion respectful and favor
able 10 The present Supreme Court of the United
states the only question really in debate appear
Ing TO he, whether the addition of three Judges 10
the Court would have the effect to change it's cha
ter, or change the aud bearing of its adjud-
cations Nat Int
Judging from the illusions of the Editors OF the
i>nq they are entirely fault as TO the authorship
oil the article published in the National ntellgen-
Ger, few days ago, signed Corn Planter. He
holds no office or public emnence but that which
ne by the confidence oil his fellow-cizens
we do not for ourselves, however, conceive that
II Is very material 10 the orgument who is the
guthor of ii. If the arguments of the writer can
De satisfactorily dns,Dered, the station OF the au
thor, however high or low, would not arrest or af.
'ect the verdict OF public opinion. III. }.
LyNcHDURG, Jan. l2-Maior William War.
wick was yesterday elected President of the
Lynchburg Branch OF the Bank of.Yirgina.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-19
h0 &Sz.Ass- xaszz
JMpllT{ IAM MN

Capt. Hasley OF the Schr. Elizabeth from, Can
daioupe, furnished the Edenon Gazette N. G..
with an extract OF a despatch from Earl Bathurst
to the Gov. OF 81. kits as follows: Persons
arriving in sny of his Majesty's Colonies, from
any foreign Island or state where they were law
July held In slavery, not TO be seat back thi-
ther as slaves or TO be dealt with as Slaves
The Alexandra Herald makes an extract from
The Barbarian (Barbadoes) newspaper, to the same
erect person went from Gaudaloupe to Do
mih'ca, alter several runaway slaves, where lac
was informed by the authorities that positive in
s'ructions had been received not 10 surrender them.
or recognize any such as slaves. The effects OF
tins policy are deprecated in The British Islands. a.
PernIcous To their interests and la violation of the
rights oil France as guaranteed BY the law of ma
tIuns.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-19

200 -dollars-ths same conveyance could no,D be
effected by the canal for less than one tenth of that
sum!
As the scheme thus appears to be able to exc
cute itself, Pasi passu, and as il is always most
economical 10 proceed with such works upon a
large scale, (as any work carried on upon large
scale costs propor'ionally less,) why not do as
New York has done? why not do Ohio is do
my! why not paironize the scheme with the faith
OF the state, and thus apply sufficient to exc
cute 1t speedily and economically? What pleas
ing scheme Is here presented for contemplation,
and withal how plain and SIMPLE. Yet, from the
proceedings OF the last Legislature, we are led to
fear that this noble enterprise is on the verge Of
being doomed 10 lingsr for years, under their cold
indifference, or finally TO perish under their
neglect. Are these iorebodings to be realized !!
Fcrod IL, ye powers that ruleiFirginias destnes!
But 1t II must be 20. let generous effort first be
made TO arrest IFS fail: let it be remembered that
some parts OF Tie work are completed: that other
parts are IN prosperous state Of advanc ement:
that there have been expended $500, 900 or more:
thai there have been assumed by the state in this
behalf 100000 dollars more: and that we have
pledged our faith have put our hands to the
task, and 1t Is now too late TO reract with either
prof, or honour.
In iuiure No. we will endeavour 10 shew how
the capital may be refunded.
q CITIZEN OF THE WEST.
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ROAD no NEW oRr.EANs

Extract OF letter from the Secretary of War, 10
The Hon. Samuel r. Carson, NJ. &. from NORTH
Carolina, dated December ST.
Sir: have The honor to acknowledge the re-
eeipt oil your communication of the 2Sd instant.
stating the advantages, in reference TO the selection
Of route Tor the Contemplated National Road
from Washington 10 New Orleans, presented by
line passing through the four Western coyntie. ol
North Carolina; and requesting that this line NAV
be surveyed, and the result laid before Goegres,
previously 10 the location Of The route.
Tie examination of the routes Which have been
made, and that are now IN progress, II is believed
VIII enable Congless 10 fix upon general line Of
location at the present session. but, before the 80
'usi location takes pisce, minus surveys will b,
required am the ieSiaies and advantages Of th,
vsnous sections OF country through hch the rosa
VIZ pass, sccufa;cly ssse.ssilSl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-19
FOX THE ENQUIRER.

January IAN, 1872.
Gentlemen: BY the votes taken on Thui Law last,
was pleased to see that majority of the House
OF Delegates are opposed 10 parting with the pow
er OF granting divorces u pi,culo ,,atyimonii
But there are several objections to Mr. Tayors sub
stith;e, v hich (mot being member,) take the
liberty OF communicating through Jour paper 1t
BIAS little or no tendency TO diminish the number
OF applications, the principal evil sought to be
avoided; and, think, Mr.. Taylor on cool delibe-
ration will admit, that of r.spectability will
not become inquisiors, 10 hunt up evidence not
desired by either Of the parties To obtain these
OBJECTS would propose to grant 10 the high court
at cliancery, the power to divorce u n,ensa ct
thoro; and to pass rule of the House that, until
such divorce is obtained, no application should be
received Tor adivorce u ul,culO niatri,nonii The
chancellor should be directed TO make the children
(if any.) parties by guardian ad Item; and in all
cases of granting DIVORCES, to give one third of the
property OF the husband and wife to them, To be
managed by guardian; and have discretion to
give The wife from one egth TO one half of the re-
mainder, or OF the whole where there is no child
Ihis discretionary power iwould make the husband
and vile DESTROYS to exculpae themselves, and cri-
inmate each other land thereby elicit the truth which
coming before the Legislature in the form of re-
cord, would enable it 10 decide with more facility
and Jusiice than any other course have heard suy
gested. CtEIERS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-19
EIGHTH OF JANUARY.

The anniversary OF ,hie day was celebrated in this
place with more than usual spirit. A very large
concourse OF persons, of both sexes, assembled at
The Franklin Hotel and participated in the fes,iv-
ile- OF tie secession. The collection of ladies was
unusually numerous and brilliant, and each seemed
10 vie with the other, TO make the party agreeable
we are glad to see the practice of commemora,ing
The achievements OF our soldiers during the late
war, becoming more fashionable tha-, formerly. II
not only serves to keep alive the memory Of the
dangers through which we have triumphantly
passed, but awakens generous emulation, the va
lue OF which will he felt on future occasions should
we unfortunately again be PEELED TO appa.l 10
arms in vindcaiion of Our rights. Virgi,liaa.
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MIR. CRrrTENDEN,s RESOLUTION

This resolution seems 10 have beer unfortunate
in every way unfortunate IN Its fate, and still more
unfortunate In its parentage. Instead OF having
been passed by large majority, as once bold
ly ssser ed, 1t never was called up and acted upon
It's friends indeed say, it sas Sm0thered under the
great OF other public business which crowded
upon the Legislature; while It's enemies assert tina,
its authors were afraid to csll it up from fear Of
public execution and therefore suffered II to die a
natural death. Yet whether its destiny is to he as
cribed 10 indifference despair, its authors will
have TO confess that its birth is rather source of
coincidence than congratulaiion.
But it it's proposition was an unfortunate move
ment, how unfortunate was 1t III the parent which
brought IT forth. The late paragraph in the Wash
Ington City Gazette is TO this moment uncon,ra-
dicted. 1t refers to a letter from MIR. c. which
breaihes any thing but respect and good wishes for
the pretensions Of MIR. Adams the last Lou
isyille Advertiser brings up Gin the following ex-
tTact) another letter from MIR. e. whose contents.
if they are correctly reported, are directly at war
with his resolution:
That there may be no misundernandins asys ile Ionic
vile rapef) the views of Mr. Crtcnden J14 we s
JON the following extract Of letter. IRON gspleman OF
first responsibility al Nashville, dated Dec. 4,i3c5.
Il have head il said that atcni soud be uads by the
friends Of Mi Clay to have adopted by youf L.
gaure, approving Of the vote given by majority you de-
legation 10 Congress, last winter 10 , Adams for Predrn
AID that M Cftenden would take active part ia getting
the resolution through.
yibe Of acting with such inconsistency measue OF that
Kind would involve him 40. Last winter, shd before wa,
known whether Mr Clay would get INTO the House be ,groe
10 Gen X. X. CALI and stated H. Inn equiUocay thai ne ~
10 him (Clsy he would prefer Gen. that Kenuc
would prefer hin; aud that, II Nr Csy did get i te
House, her delegation Ieoad support his (JaotsopJ T6sv
had any regsr for fte wishes 9fihe 'oHqsnt Thi. !.
about the sustice 81 what he sefo. which IIav,
no doubt, ~ 70 esi,ienee cannot hrS, therefore Mt
CfrtendcH would advocate 0f that descrptiOnp
MIR. e., however, Is not singular In the Somerset
he has cast We suspect that Mr.. Clay himself W a,
originally as hostile to Mr.. Adams as Mr.. G.. ever
was; and tho we can easily conceive that he
should vote for Mr.. A., yet we did not suppose
that his opposition was OF such character as "a
permit bis acting under him as Secretary OF State
II his vote were the dictate Of necessity, his an.
pointment was matter Of choice We suspect
too there were some others Of the Western dele.
gaton, who must have gone very much against
their wishes in voting for Mr.. Adams. Some, ",
believe who could cot engiaaiIy reconcile ten
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-19
To tie Editors of the Ero,,irey.

Being freeholder Of the district lately repre-
sen,ed by Mr.. Randolph, and being disposed 10
give my suffrage to Mr.. Giles, as my representa-
tive, to supply the vacancy oecasioned by The an.
pointment OF MIR. Randolph to the Senate. I
cannot but feel some interest in the comments
made by various persons in and out of the district,
upon those who may think proper to vote as /
should. The char &c seems generally to be, that i,
is oihcious and indicate in Mr. Giles TO accent the
oice II appointed to it, by that district he being
no resident, or lreehoderin it, 1t seems 10 me that
the readest answer 10 all out Of that district is
that It must be as oficious in them not invited to
concern themselves in the matter, as it can be in
him TO accept when called the Office by the free
suffrage OF free people, according to law and the
constitution. would not be misunderstood here
II think That IT IS far from being ocious in either
The one or the other; but it looks TO me far from
being consistent thus TO charge Mr. Giles and thus to
interfere and interest themselves in matter which
from their view Of 1t does not concern them. /,
Is urged likewise Tia. is is hgmiliating aud not 40
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-19
COMMUNICATIVE

Extract Of a letter from a gentleman in STAT
ford County, TO his friend in the Legisia-
ture.
j" How comes on the Convention Question:
VIII il get through the House of DELEGATES, The
party here in favor OF Con yenton is 50 inconside
rsoe that the opposite party thought il useless to
circulate the counter -rnemoIi1l. Two of our most
active convention men have been very diligent in
presenting their memorial TO The people, but the
number OF signatures obtained is so inconsiderable.
that suppose they will be ashamed to forward il
to your honorable body. Whenever you are call
ed on to state the sentiments Of the people of this
County, you may safely assert, that there are four
TO one against call''
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Engineer ORcc, Rcaufolt. u. q

~. 4.
DECEMBER 3Oth, 1925.
lie .nsneer charged w'iI the uctom Of The For, IN
,h o ,nc Eastern extremity Of the BOsue Banks. in
perehe Of good durable building Stone and III
so bieh' he also purchases re quanti OF u
no. Person' vino wish . contract are ady.,t;.sJ
,pproy,J AMI ~, s, % ,ne stone trer sampled he
out al the option ofiiie Eagiueer " T"S isi'''eu
Re- l. @.li"s tie continuance of deliveries. the stone il TO
yr. ""u approved of rejected. wile j, On board The
. That the Stones nc bounded by pe,rIv
'niiace'' aud have due proportion as , nr,b i'S
u'hnes, one SIDE To be med the l,ce IN r., L. M i'
10 me work The other sides forrniu. f,ir int. sl
sPalins and that tone wei shnr les, Than H.,
"eTeosNed hut atthe option oTih Engineer ''' 10
iha' me stone will he measured IN reet,uspt,r ,,d
tlhe'ties he laid a. clcse tiey can h. I,d i
'"sD ana received BY The perch Of yeu, five solid feet
o faymeo'' will he made TO .uh contraeIors; is, n al
'anees 70 he made unless by specislsrre.wen Tb W. %
~ "a! ''eIl huenono The and CON, Meme. n?
tactors eon'i'ten, with his duty. ~ VI Non-
Wii wh Cranes aud other 10 be pro-
49, ~ ns Oh"ed states, which all delycre, mus, he
made un'e'y special permission to the conl,ar, '' "
I" STATE. what asIeenenls they desire ia eSpl,-
a'uh 81 uen oontfaCts what they "a III ii
vef'e' what quantity per month"; quarter Ge ,is~ Vii &
'er "hrihei they WISH To- contact the whole o,,n;
tween The contract for the whole or a part VIZ se DC
th't the failure Of the Cont, ACTOR in sfv one .o,
"o' Immediately explained a. the satisfaction ~ ,h
gnserb abretch ofhe whole aud At the o,, ~ e ~
oabe the Secretary Of Wa, forfeit tie contract M IT,
"e Sie' WI thereuPon be entird the amount Of 10
'So as,'-ed under the regulations Of Paragraph yam
foriht lai,hiul performance Of Stipulation bot ,
NNp'g pcfeqiifed Tor The payment If n.n,,..
suhIieh man iun TO indemnify the United Sta,. C
al losses te'uliins rem such failure ether with
costs aud charges Of recovering the same ~ 0""' %
TO- 50 much Of the above applicable IN hill 81,
s0ttfn those persons offering o contact ''N' "i''
u. Proposals 20 be. led, aud rp,,r,.d q D. T.,
contact To- The delivery cf s.. ''"P.+b 20
PioP't' va DE open,d the day, between ,be 6 &
o. i,ie 1906 aud tie lowest bidder feqlirei ia %
yer without delay into written eneag euent. i- w 81"
- me Enquirer retains the privilege Of reiee,g l.
'ipns, % y"osas, Should he deem the oue pfir. ,i
'D"sh bot ne ~" not he authorised to rcect te 1--we, C
ano,h'i' o. sub'eqcnt proposal Ifbef, Tie ,,, @ ~.
ue'cnhged aslui lower ofe should herecei,ed "a st
Hpl" lh'' was made aud Intended 10 be- ecy.I ~ ,,
2mee oeioe The day appointed for opening nsrosl Il ~
pOgBl. - ''"'i WIN INC oiier pc
. Jsu. 10
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Y.aLUaBLE PROPERTY Fo8 S5LE

Ntti.E L ,'si, cd and fourteen acres of Hand .sI ,,
= 'iS ''ee properly of John Al,hin. decd !, Az
~ county aaJ"'n'g the lands aessi. Jim ,lI. II
ind Of H., - Lewis a' others aud nearly adoning the
tc vac hni.es"5 OF Virginia. sdodinr iror, ,c an .
s.e""i thr'r splendid buildings bonud,d on te ,h
'' h Dad eSdins from Charlottesville To ann"n aa
81 o'." oy the road leading from Charlois,v;le ~
t,h LOO d; sap, crossing The Blue Ridge wnha Com
a,cI is house. necessary houses and an aoEI,
ti. va es'' osh good aud convenient snrnv In LII
WIN sntheienct oftnib,r for the cou.fut ana, en-
i."se ~ each iarn which will be divided into I,s a.; ~;
49, ri ~ PURCHASERS, At required will be sold and sur
~ Tue acre to The pun ohaser. Thi, land ,,,lI he -
- Ie al me Oh buildings the premises 10 IN, hi,I
Ce az, on tuesday The 7ih day Of FEBRUARY, 1876 One
% " .ne purchase money will be equmed IN hand the hal
80 COS " 'fua' n''alnens, the 25th dav of Jrce
- on" me oIher on the 25h day Of December 1887
@ %! o. " ut ON t"e land secure the pa, mems TLs
runi'ei "iii be required execute bond. TO- zach
A. PS,ey Tor one fourth Of the two last pa, rr.nf.
Also w he oarred :or sale three yasuabl. S,",
rcquu ed 'ohu Win approved security will be
BLAKE HARMS
, WILLIAM FAGii
JANE OWENS
] Jan 10 SALLY CHAPMAN
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