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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02
yNOIA% QUEEN,
New Confectionery Establishment

EOHN HEPBURN respectfully informs his friends
Oh and the public in general. that he has employed on
assistant who is we'll acquainted with the above bust
ness, and constantly keep on hand general assort-
ment of CONFECTIONERY at the corner OF Prince
and Fairfax where he has Mt all times the best
supply of Confectionery Fruits, Cordias Wiaes Toys
Fire Works. &C.
Parties may be supplied with jelly, blanche mango.
ice creams water ice, (some made into prnts and all
other articles in his line, made OF the best quality and
a, the shortest notice. Also just received, fresh
supply of family and bunch Muscate raisins, soft shell
almonds filberts, chesnuts, &c. jan 31-3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02
ANOTHER FIRE!

The citizens were again alarmed on Monday
night, between II and l2 O'Clock, with the re-
currence of the cry Of Fire. 1t proved to be in
a small wooden building attached to the dry
goods store Of b. ]. HowLANp, in King-street,
two doors from the corner of Wentwcrth-st
and used as depository for empty boxes
Fortunately before it had made much progress
it was discovered, and by the great exertions of
the neighbors, the square guard in the vicinity,
and the engines, was extinguished before it had
consumed the house in which it originated
No fire having been used in the building Tor
some time, proves conclusively that this was
the act Of some vile incendiary. From the
number of wooden buildings and stores in the
neighborhood, the flames if not so early ex-
tinguished, would have proved very destructive.
Charleston Southern Patriot.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02
Trust Sale.

lTWSC SHlC.
In pursuance and under the authority OF deed OF
trust from Nehemiah Carson and wife to the subscri-
ber for certain purposes therein mentioned, will be
sold on Thursday the 9th dayo February nerf, at noon,
s in front Of the premises the two-stoy brick dwell
ling house and store lately occupied by Nehemiah
Carson, adjoining the Washington Tavern, on King
street, which it fronts nearly 81 feet and running
ga back l76 feet inches Also, one brick ware
,aA house on Pitt.street, between King and Prince
streets Further particulars. and terms, made own
at time and place of sale. THOS: SMITH, Trustee.
anl9 SA MARSTELLER, auct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02

Remaining in the Post.Ofl
February, 1896 Perse
list, will please say they
Amelia Anderson
John Avery
Joseph Aveyar
q
Lucy Barrett
Capt. Gideon Bowley
Bennett Ball
Gracy Brown
Caroline Batter
Nathaniel Bosworth
Elishaby Bradley
james Bloxham
Mrs. Berry, Oxen-hil
Ann Baggott
Jane Burrows
VIM. Beckham
n. Braddock
John Beatleys-
Richard Bolds
John Bates
John Burke
George w. Currie
Ann Maria Cox
VIM. Challicomb
John NJ. Clash
William Clarke
Joseph Carson
u
| Maria Dangerfeld 2
Horatio Day 2
Julia Drake
William Drake
Adam Detz
Hannah Detcher
=
Miss Lucinda Fitzhugh
John Furlong
John Fillmore
William Fourd,
G.
Theodore Gibbs
John Grub
Diannah GLADDEN.
VIM. Gillian 2
Chas. N. Griffin
Elizabeth Glover
II
Robert Henry
Messrs. Robt. l. Hooe K c
B F. Herbert
Mrs. T Hills
Samuel Hills
John Horseman
John Harrison
Bryant Johnson
Edward Jones
Capt Tn Ap c Jones
John L Keller
Danl p Krogman
Mary Ann Keller
Patsy King
EP Legg
feb !
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02
.NsEssEM AZ ly.DssslAs
THURSDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 2. 1926.

resolution has been submitted to the Ma.
ryland House of Delegates, approving the
course of the President Of the United States, "a
relation to the proposed Congress Of Panama;
and requesting the Senators and Representatives
from that State to support him in the measure.
The Baltimore American believes, that the re-
solution expresses the opinions'entertained by
the grea, body Of the people of Maryland on
that subject, and hopes it will receive the unan-
imous sanction of the Legislature.-Yesterday
was tue day assigned for its consideration
This important question is still before the Sc
nate Of the United States. and would, we learn,
have been the subject Of yesterdays delibera-
tons, but for the death Of Mr.. Chambers be-
ing announced The opinion that the measure
will be sustained by that body gains strength
indeed there can be no doubt. The same ques-
tion may be considered as now fully before the
House Of Representatives, and its merits under
discussion. No decisive expression has been
made; yet the prevailing sentiment is, that
should the Senate consent, the House viii grant
the requisite appropriation by strong majo-
rity.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02
list Of I.etters

A.etters
ce at Alexandra, d. C. LIST
IS applying for letters on this
are ADVERTISER.
John Little
Messrs Laurason & Smoot
III
Jonathan Vaudeville
Joseph or Mary Moore
Catharine Morgan
Aaron Musgrave
Ann Lauder Morssn]
Joseph Mclean 2
Miss G + Mccall
VIM Mankins
James Morris
John Mass
Catharine e Neigh
John Myers
"
Jane Nash
David Newell
o
Thomas Odly
p
David Price 2
Miss CeTestia J Pruess
David G Prettyman
Peter Paris
Maj John Patton
Margaret Price
James A Porter
n
Thos C Roach
q Reynand
Hubbard Residence
s
Thomas Swami 4
Wilson c Swami
John w Smith 2
Mrs Stott
Jonah Smith
william A Skinner
Messrs Shields & Finley
Margaret Shortill
Slighter Smith
Seymore II Storkc
Palmer Smith
Richard Sanger
Douglass Simms
John Clayton Smith
Elizabeth Showdan =
David Seldom,
George Smith
/. II
William Thomas
Simon TURKEY
Catharine Trusler
Francis II TAR
Y
Hugh Violet
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Gustavus Williamson
Richard Wilkison
Joseph T williams
Elizabeth White
William White
Edward Weeks
] Rudolf zurlinder
DANIEL BRYAN. Pm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02
Seine Ywine.

handing,
On L,cin' s. ,charE from schr. Washington Packet:
2 HIDS, prime Martinco nolasses
y 10 hhds and SO bbls Z rum
1 hid old Jamaica rum
60 boxes mould candles
so do sperm. do i.-
60 casks winter strained sperm oil
SO boxes raisins
700 bunchss onions
10 bales domestic goods
Cider, &c. for sale by
ian IA A. G. CAZENOVE& Co
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02


Mr.. Mercer whose indefatigable and valuable
exer,ions in favor Of the Chesapeake & Ohio Ca
nal will long be remembered, has politely favor
ed us with the perusal of letters on that subject
from its leading friends at Annapolis * Harris
burg. The amount is that the prospect bright
ens--strong hopes are entertained that Maryland
and Pennsylvania will not only do their duty
in the legal but in the pecuniary way. The
proposed compromise, between the Susque-
hanna, or rather Baltimore and Potomac inter-
est, is confidently expected to take place; and
that between the friends OF the Pennsylvania
Canal and those of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, seems to have been effected. The Bill
Incorporating the latter, passed the House Of
Degates, on the 2sth ultimo, BY vote Of 70
to 8, and in its present shape, will probably
meet with very little opposition in the Senate,
A section in it provides that Pennsylvania
may repeal the act, if Virginia and Maryland
do not pass law within three years, authors
ing that state to intersect the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal BY lateral canals, and il that canal
company do not assent to such law. This
section secures the interests of Pennsylvania,
and takes away the strong objections to the bill
as at first reported.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02

The Bill making appropriations for the de-
fence of the Sea-board has stood the test of q
rigid scrutiny, and proved itself more popular
than its warmest friends had anticipated. Every
attempt To reduce the sums proposed by the COM
mittee, or otherwise to embarrass the progress
Of the Bill, has been voted down by triumph
ant maiorities; besides which, two new items
Of appropriation have been adde9-one for the
repair Of Fort in New Hampshire, and the
otheg for purchasing site, for an extensive
Fertilization, on Long Island. With the addi-
ton of these, the Bill will pass the House, as
reported by the Committee of Ways and
Means.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02

A counterfeitiug establishment was discov-
cred on Saturday evening, at No. Catharine
slim, and four men engaged in the concern were
secured by Mr.. Tilou and other police ofli-
GERS. Apparatus for coming on large scale,
tools for engraving plates for notes, and some
Of the stock in trade in an unfinished state were
found. There was also found small parcel of
counterfeit SIS bills on the Manhattan Bank, re-
markably well executed, and calculated to de-
ceive even good judges. They have the check
letter K. are dated May lst, 1925, and made
nayable TO VIM. Bayard, and ]. M'Bride. 1t
is feared number Of them have been put In
circulation. Ne,o- FORK Mercantile .Adr.
Trade of the Bakic.-From list furnished the
ad;tors of the U. States Gazette by gentle
man recently from Copenhagen, they find that
one hundred and t,centy American vessels pas
sed Elsineur, from March l4,to Oct. 10, 1925.
OF these fifty-eight were owned in Boston, IL
in Salem, Mass. eighty-eigh, ofthe whole num-
her were owned in Massachusetts;--and one
hundred and six in the New England States.
The most considerable fall OF Snow IN this
c;tv during the present winter, occurred yester-
day-iit commenced showering between eight
and nine o'clock in the morning, and continued
mil four in the afternoon-whel it ceased, the
.verape depth was between three and four inch
phiIdd finn, DGilg 7dr.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02

Such is the growing evil of intemperance,
both in political and moral point of view,
that re peated attempts at legislative interior
ence have been recently made. Among others
the legislature of Maine has appointed Com
mitiee to inquire into the expediency ct pro-
hibiting by law the sale of spirituous liquors on
DAYS felection within certain distances OF the
place where the elections are held. And the
committee on the Judiciary was instructed
10 inquire into the expediency Of law for tax
ing retailers of spirituous liquors, in proper
ton to the quantities by them respectively
sold.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02
AUCTIONS.
Public Sale.

TINDER the autho rity of deed Of trust from Hannah
u Gird, to the subscriber, made to secure certain
sum ofmoney due to Jane H. Slacum will be SOLD AZ
Pnbc Auction on Monday the 18th day Of this month,
&aU4 on the premises; LOT OF GROUND, IN zee
simple, situate on the west side Of WstersIeet'
and to the southwark Of Wilkes street, fronting ON
on which erected comfortable two story frame ten
ement. Terms Cash. A. MOORE, Trustee.
feb PTS "A. MARSTLLRER, buct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02

CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS Or 1r.S CRbAi'
Tx THE SExArE-Three resolutions were
submitted-one by Mr.. Noble, proposing an
appropriation Of $4,000 for the purpose Of ex-
,;nguishinp the residue Of the Indian title 10
lands within the State of Indiana; one by Mr..
Benton proposing an inquiry into the expedl-
ency of repeating the 4th section OF the act au-
thorizing the President to make treaties with
certain Indian tribes and for other purposes.
and the other by MIR. Chandler, for Post
Route in the state Of Maine. The Senate were
about TO proceed to the consideration OF Execu-
tive business, when Mr. King of Alabama, rose
and announced the death Of the Hon. HENRY
CHAMsERs, his colleague, who died in Virginia,
al the house of his father; the 25th ul'. on
his way to take his seat in that body. His dis
ease was of a pulmonary kind, and had pre-
vented him from taking his seat during the ses-
sion. The usual order for mourning was adopt
ed. and the Senate Immediately adjourned.
IN THE Houss OF Observation-Disclosures
time was consumed in receiving reports from
Standing and Select Committees, chiefly unia-
vorable 10 petitioners.
The resolution, asking for information touch
ing the Panama Congress, was next called up
and, after a speech Of an hours length IN ITS
favor, by Mr. Livingston, from Louisiana, was
superseded by the order OF the day.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02
ooNrndEncIAI.
Prizes of Produce in alexandra vesterday.

No sales of Grain by the cargo for week or two
Corn is in demand and will readily command go cents
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02

Baltimore Jan. 9S-The schooner William
at New York, sailed from Vera Cruz, 25th ult
The U. S. brig spark was to sail about the 4tt
inst for Havana and the U. States. Captain
Spear informs that about 5000 people movet
into the place the week previous, and grea
number ofbuildings were erecting.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-26
From the National Intelligencer.]
TO THE EDITORS


Gentlemen: send you for publication the en-
closed letter from Mr.. Jefferson. Any thing
from the pen of that illustrious and yenerated
man must be deemed, at this moment, peculiar
" acceptable, and read with pleasure by an A
merican public. The letter, as Will De seen
upon perusal, was written by request, land adj
dressed to student of the University of Virgil
MIA, prescribing course of ancient and modern
historical reading. 1t evinces the great fami-
liarity he must have had with the ancient au-
thorS therein named, and, no doubt, from the
earnest manner in which he recommends that
they should be read in their originals in pre-
ference to TRANSACTIONS, that he himself had Pc
rused them all in the same languages; and in
his most advanced age, | have the best authori-
ty for stating, could translate with the utmost
facility (and employed much of his time, as ar
amusement, in reading) both the Greek and
Latin authors. 1t presents high and animal
ing example to the aspiring youth OF our coun-
try, and should stimulate them to an ardent and
untirng imitation of his literary excellence
II is, however, somewhat remarkable, that
that renowned and accomplished scholar and
statesman should esteem the Histories Of Franc
and England alone important to be read, when
it could not have escaped him, that the modern
histories of many of the continental countries
of Europe are not only interesting, but have
been extremely eventful for their political revo-
buttons, extensive relations, and commercial in
tercoul Sc, with other countries, England and
France especially; might mention Spain, Ger
many, the House of Austria, distinguished "a
like for its numerous misiortunes, and the grea,
political events 10 which ii has given rise Italy,
memorable as the theatre Of SO many important
civil and ecclesiastical events; Venice and Ge-
noa, the only Governments that have possessed
even semblance of the Republican form since
the days of Grecian and Roman liberty; and
Russia, which, since the 18th century, has as
sumed conspicuous station among the nations
of Europe. These surely afford a fund of his
torical information highly beneficial and inn
portant TO every student. IT'S true, Our man
ners, habits, and language, the form and prin-
ciples of our Government, are Immediately de-
rived from England; the latter, indeed, essen
TALLY modified and improved This circum-
stance may render knowledge of the history
OF that country more particularly interesting
and important to US, in consequence OF our imi-
tation ard adoption of all the free, wise, and RAJ
tional features Ut her Constitution and laws
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-26
PETRARCH'S IDEA OF BOOKS

Few persons knew the value of books better
than Petrarch. His friends having written Sc
veral apologies for not visiting him, in which
they acclaimed against his love of solitude, as
unnatural TO human being, and reproached
him on his unsocial mode of life Petrarch
smiled at their messages, and made the follow
ing excellent remarks:-"These people consider
the pleasure Of the world as their supreme good,
and not to be renowned. But have friends
of a different description, whose society is far
more agreeable to me They are Of all coun.
tries, and of all ages.-They are distinguished
in war, in politics, and in the sciences 1t is
very easy to see them, they are always at my
service. call for their company, or send them
away whenever l please; they are never trou-
blesome, but Immediately answer all my ques-
tons. Some relate the events of ages past,
others reveal the secrets of nature; these teach
me how to live in comfort, those how to die in
quiet. These drive away every care, and in
crease my gaiety by the brilianey of their wit,
whilst others harden my heart against suffering,
shew me how to restrain my desires, and ena-
BILE me to depend on myself alone In return
for all these services, they only require of me
chamber, in one corner of my mansion, where
they may repose in peace"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-26

A slip from the New York Gazette sta'5
that according to letter from Madrid, aa's'
tine last of July, it appears thar the news Of %.
revolt of General Paez in VenezneIa had craa.t
hopes in the mind of the Spanish monarch ,hl
his dominion in South America nigh: still
re-established. But, his effort; in this Is
we'll as in every other department TequIH's
energy and power and influence, are limited si
tirely to "trust in Providence" forgetting .@
fable of the wagner & Hercules. The aiicduo.
however Of Ferdinand & his Ministers (chui."
and state) is now wholly engrossed by he "&
changes in Portugal, and they cease aIn'
TO think Of the colonies whist troubles neaie
home alarm them horribly. The writer spe-",
of the Dons as an excellent people; and VII"
good government the country might be Ii--'
paradise; but as things are, II IS yearly
coming worse and worse, and no lmmea''
prospect Of an end or cure OF the evE. W,
esteemed and accomplished countryman " q.
ington Irving, was still at Madrid, where DC "
engaged upon the life of Columbus, no" DO.
ly finished. He thinks II will be his best "''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-26
From the Providence Journal.
CALUMNIATORS

In MIR. Clay's acute and powerful remarks
made at the dinner given him in Lewisburg,
he says with great force and truth that had he
refused the office of Secretary of State, he
would still have been accused by the very
same party who now so vehemently assail
him, of lending corrupt aid to elevate Presi-
dent under whom he would not accept an Of
fee. The Opposition to the Administration,
have attempted with great ingenuity but with
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-26
For Sale

VENHE subscriber has for sale !ight. con- ,vo
Il Coachee, with harness for one Or tive lCSJ, r,f.
good Gigs and Harness; one unfinished gig po'! the
snap o f ths late ss c. a1 B. r. nq Do" as
Maynadier. SUSANNA -'o 80, Nv
sept 20 ;EN1"--
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-26
Mount Vernon Fishery &c Ao"

VUyHE subscriber will let for term OF years. Stsnd
i valuable FISHERY with the wsrehoGSs% ,,sures
sc. Persons disposed to rent may Apply ~
Herbert, Alexandria. e,,uScg'CN
aug 29-wlm EUSHROD WAoh'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-26
FROM PORTUGAL

The brig Elder Brewster, Weston, mas
rived at Boston from Lisbon, having saiel w.
the 18th of August. We learn from our D.
ton correspondent that the new Consult w..
was generally well liked by the people ~
or three numbered persons, who were oPPOs.
to it, had been confined in the castles anu :.
rests were taking place, daily; ofthose %ho ',, W..
spoke unfayorable Of ii: still, however, i We
quiet when the e. B sailed. NeW i0rE u'-'
We learn by the schooner Exchange, ~" =.
Maracaibo, whence she sailed on :he Ssh w. ~,
that Gen. Bolivar was expected there II j.
days. All tranquil-no news.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-26
'What, tho the field is lost
Alfis not lost; the unconquerable will
And study of revenge, immortal hate,
And courage never to submit or yield

ed by the forcible intrusion OF an individual In
TO the throne; but 10 conquer Its will, so as to
rest the right on that, the only legitimate basis,
requires long acquiescence and cessation of all
opposition The Wing Historians of England,
therefore, have always gone back to the Saxon
period for the true principles Of their constitu-
ton; while the Tories, and Hume; their Cory
pheus, date it from the Norman conquest, and
hence, conclude that the continual claim by the
nation, Of the good old Saxon laws, and the
struggle 10 recover them, were 'encroachments
Of the People on the crown, and not usurpa-
lions Of the crown on the People, Hume, with
Brodie, should be the last Histories of England
20 be read. If first read, Hume makes an Eng
lish Tory, from whence it is an easy step to
American toryism-but there is History by
Baxter, in which, abridging somewhat by leav-
ing out some entire incidents a, less interesting
now than when Hume wrote, he has given the
rest in the identical words of Hume, except
that, when he comes to fact falsifed, he states
it truly, and when to suppre of truth, he
supplies it; never otherwise changing word;
it is in fact an editio expurgata of Hume -
Those who shrink from the volume Of Rapin,
NAV read this first, and from this lay first
foundation in basis of truth.
For Modern Continental History, very ge-
neral idea may be first aimed at, leaving for fu-
ture and occasional reading, the particular His
tories of such countries as may excite curiosi-
ty at the time. This may be obtained from
Malet's Northern Antiquities, Voltaire's Es-
prit ct mGurs DIES Nations Millol's Modern
History, Russefs Modern Europe, Hallams
Middle Ages, and Robertson's Charles V.
You ask what book would recommend to be
first read in law. | am very glad to find, from
conversation with Mr.. Gilmer, that he consi-
ders Coke Littleton, as r1ethodized by Thomas,
as unquestionably the best elementary work,
and the one which will be the textbook of his
School. It is now as agreeable reading as
Blackstone, and much more profound, pray
you to consider this hasty and imperfect sketch
as intended merely to prove my wish to be use
ful to you, and that, with it, you will accept the
assurance of my esteem and respect.
THO. JEFFERSON.