Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-11

.e<sa,v. and render him better acquainted with
The politics Of that country. As we are oecom-
mo more intimate, and as our intercourse with
Colombia is daily increasing, a thorough Know
ledge Of its government will be very advantage
Gus. and should be sought after.
Art. vi. 4 review of DR.. Webster's Manner
Of Chenistry.-To the scientific reader this ar
,iele will be interesting
Art. VII. A review Of Flint's travels in the
Valley Of the Mississippi book is much
,,ra;sed by the Reviewer, and from the extract
,ve have no doubt but that il is deserving OF all
the praise given. The observations OF Mr..
Flint we're confined to part of our country but
little known, but which is, Notwithstanding, a
very interesting and important portion oil our
| widely extended territory. The work is writ
ten in plain, yet forcible style; and shews very
clearly that he is ssnot one Of the common herd
Of travel writer's and journal makers" The au-
thor is represented TO be great admirer the
beauties Of nature, and as "alive to the new,
magnificent, and diversified scenery which, in
the wide range Of his survey, presented itself to
his observation" We are pleased when we
see such book as Mr.. Flint's presented before
the public. His labor and talents should be
rewarded by his countrymen, for whom he pre-
pared so excellent a literary repast We would
willingly insert, here, the extract which is Civ
| en-, D. $50 Of the Review, but we are fearful OF
firing the patience Of our readers. We can as
sure them, however, that the "Rose Of the Pra-
irie" is beautiful and affecting story.
Art. VIII. Remarks upon the works of Mrs.
Barbauld.-Ths writings Of this distinguished
lady have gained degree of celebrity to which
they are Justly entitled. Her aim was always
to ins,il into the youthful mind, sentiments OF
honor and virtue. Some of her poetry will not
suffer by comparison with the productions of
our distinguished bard; and, as is remarked,
strongly remind US of the best strains of the au-
tho, of the "Deserted Village" and the "Tra-
| Weller" This article, therefore, is highly in
teresting, especially to those who are acquaint-
ed with her works.
Art TX. Claims on France. highly i'm.
portant subject is here discussed and explained
in lucid manner. The valuable essays of Fitz-
sim ons, published in the Phenix Gazette Of the
3oth and 3lst ultimo, render any observation
unnecessary, except to refer those interested to
careful perusal Of the article.
Art. x Structures upon Judge Johnston's
pham2let relating to Count Pulaski We are
sorry this discussion has been suffered to be
introduced into this work, especially since it
has proceeded to the lengths that it has-a full
account Of the origin Of the dispute, may be
found in the article. For ourselves we have al
ways been Of the opinion, that the charge ofne-
elect Of duty, made by Judge Johnston i'll his
Life Of Green, against Pulaski, was incorrect,
and we are glad to find this opinion confirmed
by the testimony produced.
Art XII. A review of"a sketch Of the U. S.
by 2ussian.-The public prints have been
for some time giving extracts from this work,
it is therefore presumed, that our readers are
acquainted with the sentiments, and opinions
of the author.-The Review says, that the trans
Iation is executed with ease and spirit, and with
a discernible and very proper adherence to the
style Of the original.
Art XII. Consists of various critical notices
Of several new and useful works. We learn
from one of these, that the runour which has
gone abroad, concerning our countryman Wash
ton Irving, being engaged at Madrid in writ
ing the life of Columbus, is not fact.-He had
this in contemplation, but has relnquished the
design.
WINCHESTER, Va. Oct. 20
We publish the following communication,
by respectable physician ofthis county, with
pleasure. Every thing that can contribute to
the relief of that noble animal the horse, is wor-
ty Of attention:
For the Winchester Republican.
LOCK JAW IN HORSES
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