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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
NZNTII1NZ
DIED.

On the 10Th inst at the residence of Mrs. Weems, in
Dumfries after long and painful illness, Miss CaAR.
LorrE EwELL, daughter of Col Jesse Ewell-aged so
years The last twenty years of her life spent in
the most pous and exemplary manner: faithful mem.
Der of the Protestant Episcopal Church. evincng all
the possession of vital goodness by acts of universal
charity and benevoence. Her life truly devoted
the service of her creator and benefit of her friends
like the rays the returning sun, shedding DER the
eastern landscape mild lustre fading into night she
expired, rejecting on all ransto objects the light Of
divine grace, by meekness, gentleness, patience,-n
a word, all the beauties of holiness
AS PhGbus drives his fiery-footed beasts
In full career adown the eastern sky,
Serene, unclouded, eminenty bright
Or swelling pillows of the deep subsde,
And not breath fwind its bosom stirs;
So did she look when with her last smile
Upon all, whilst heavenly love, and joy,
Triumphant on her brow, declared aloud,
That all was peace and harmony within.
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dressed, on the goth ultimo, TO the Captain
General Viscende dc la Laguna, communica-
ton with the object Of ascertaining the reality
OF these excuses, and authorizing him to pro.
coed with all the severity which the laws may
prescribe against priva,eers, in which character
the said vessel ought to be considered, in case
of the certainty ofthe facts which are stated.
The undersigned salutes Mr.. Forbes on this
occasion, with the expression of his most dis
tinguished consideration
MANUEL J.GARCIA.
John NJ. Forbes, Esq.
Charge d'Affaires of the U S. of America.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
PROTECTION OF OUR COMMERCE.

The hostile attitude for some time past as
sumed between the empire of Brazil and the re-
public of Bnenos Ayres, followed up by the re-
cent declaration Of war by the former against
the latter power, has naturally caused the mer-
camille community to look to the national Exc
cutive for the protection Of American COM
merce in that quarter, against the lawless acts
which neutral vessels too often experience from
beligerents. We learn that formal applica-
ton has been made by the representatives in
Congress from the commercial cities, to the
Navy Department, to afford protection to A.
merican commerce on the Brazilian coasts and
the River La Plata-ard we are gratiied in be-
ing able to state that there is every reason 10
believe the requisite protection will be prompt
ly granted
Upon the subject Of the privateer William,
which our last accounts from Buenos Ayres re-
presented as having sailed from the La Plata
to cruise against the commerce of Brazil, the
National Journal contains the following cores
pondence:-
OFFICIAL
Correspondence between Mr.. Forbes, Charge
d'Afaires Of the Uniled States at Buenos
Ayres, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs
there, communicated to the Department Of
State by the former:
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES
Baenos tyres, Sd Dec. 1925.
Sir: A certain brig, named the William, long
anchored in these roads, and much suspected Of
an intention to engage in privateering against
the Brazilian commerce, some time since es-
capped the vigilance of the Brazilian squadron,
anchored in the outer Roads, and, getting to
sea, is reported to have assumed the name Of
"Lavellejah," and the character of belliger
ent cruizer Under such circumstances, it be-
ing of great interest TO the maritime commerce
of my country to know the real character of
this vesssl, take the liberty TO ask, if she is
furnished with any commission from the Exc
cutive Of the United Provinces. or Of this Pro-
vince? or if it is known to this Government un-
der what authority this vessel now cruizes?
rely on your known frankness, and your
readiness on all occasions to satisfy the just de-
sres of those who represent foreign interests,
to give me the information now presume TO
ask; and have the honor to be, with great res.
pect, your obedient servant,
J. M FORBES.
Hon. Manuel J. Garcia
Minister of Foreign Relations, &c. SC.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
mr.. Garcia to Mr.. Forbes.
r,.> ALTON

Buenos tyres, Dec. 6, 1925.
The undersigned having received and placed
in the knowledge OF his government the official
note of Mr. Forbes, Charge d'.Afaires of the
United States, dated Sd instant, in which he
beps to be instructed as to the character as
sumed by the brig William, which as he states,
is at present making belligerent cruise under
the name of "Lavalleia," has received orders to
reply to Mr.. Forbes, that SO soon as the gov
ernment was informed that the aforesaid brig,
which was in this port with patent of mer
camille navigation for Valparaiso, and which
sailed clandestinely, had committed, in the lat
itude of Rio Grande, several e1cesse, against
vessels under the Brazilian flag, and knowing
that there are in the port Of Monte video two
of her prizes which have been retaken by the
vessels of war of his Imperial Majesty, it adj
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
The Enchanted Plants.

TIME Enchanted Plants, Fables in verse, BY Madam
Il Montolieu. The Fables of Flora, by DR. Lang
horne and the Poetical Flower Basket, illustrated ny
many neatly coored plates of Flowers, &C. pnce ~ ~.
An Engrave View Of the Fast front OF the CaPHoi,
by H. & JIG. Stone Pree 81. just received on saie
by PlSHEf ih"'l' oN'
Washington, feb 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
COMMERCIAL.

Wharf.-The demand is limited; we have heard of
sales of cargoes since our last. Conn and
much wanted. RrE-No recent sales of large parcels.
Oars will meet with ready sale at the quotation.
CoTToS-Small lots can be readily disposed of.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
Cheap Travelling

THE NEW LINE CITIZENS COACH,
is running daily between Bal
&S#A tmore Washington, and George
&EgSEM town, leaving the Fountain Inn -,
sESz1sLig ht-street, at O'Clock, A. NJ
arriving at Washington to Entertaining, WIN , eaxe
Mr. Joseph Semmes' Hotel, Georgetown, at O'CLOCK,
and the office between Messrs Williamsons and Tenn.
sons Hotels, Washington, at o'clock, A. NJ and ar
rive at Baltimore dine BY this Line there IS no ex
pense, or delay the way, by stopping to breakfast
dine or SUPP is the with other con'eyances OH
Travellers will please recollect, that to this line
of coaches they are indebted for the great reduction
nrlces and expedition in travelling between BALTIMORE
Washington and Georgetown.
Passengers giving preference to this conveyance
designated can opposition" because presung 20 run
the same road with monopoly may rest assured they
will not be disappointed in finding good coaches, horses
and careful drivers. Fare 81.
feb 2O-eo8t 8. j. THOMPSON, Agent.
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IindsaN & hM

CONTINUE to purchase WHEAT, and will give
u the highest price for good and Proporeiona'e pr
One Hundred bushels good Clean Cloverseed,
for sale on reasonable terms fens
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
Glover Seed
Quarter Masters Office,

Fort Washington, Feb 18Th, 1926.
CEALED proposals will be received at this Office, un
Stl the 10th of March next for,
ESQ Cords of Merchanfabie OK WOOD,
70 be delivered on the hill at this post Is cords the
LIST of April so cords the 1st of May, and the balance
on or before the 10th of November next Security to
the amount of $500 will be required for the faithful per-
fornance of the contract. THOMAS CHlLDS,
Lieut. and Quarter Master
feb Is tMAo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
Trustees Sale.

ON &lTy-RDfY, HE 1871 day Of Mareh nert,
Era At O'Clock, p. NJ. will be offered at pub
&S3T IA lie sale on the premises,
8a stsH Aihree story Brick Tenement,
and lot of ground Oh the east side of Fair.
axstrcet, 81 feet inches to the south of King street.
in front Farax-street nineteen feet three inches, in
depth seventy-sx fcet-bounded on the south by
twelve feet alley, and the east by four feet alley
with the right of way over said alleys.
The above sale will be made under the authority of
deed of trust from Thomas Janney to Robert |. lay
lor to the payment of certain debts therein
toned. Terms, Cash BY direction of the Trustee.
s. a. MiRST'ELLER, .Auet.
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To the Common Council of Alexandria.

You have most laudably attended to the in
terest of your fellow citizens Of the town, by di
recting the attention Of Congress to the amend
ments Of certain laws, which concern particu-
larly the town Of Alexandria There is one o.
Their amendment Of the existing law, which
deeply concerns the citizens, not only of the
town, but of the county of Alexandria if The ru-
NOR that is abroad is ,cel founded 1t is very inn
this District should be so amended as to make
it the duty of one of the Judges of the District
to reside in the county Of Alexandria, and not
leave it with them to exercise their own conve-
nience, interest, as to the place of their resi-
dence in the District. A CITIZEN.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. %
John c. Latlepage VS.. John FO,cler and Others.
The decree Of the Kentucky Circuit Court af-
hrmed, with costs.
Lessee of Isaac and Nicholas Governeur's heirs
VS.. Richard H. Robertson. This cause was ar.
gued by Mr.. Elmendorf for the Plaintiff, and
by Mr.. Bibb for the defendant.
WIN. NJ. WoRrHINeToN was admitted as at
torney and counsellor, took the usual oath. ga
The distinguished jurist and orator, Mr..
Sampson, will address the Supreme Court to
day, on very interesting case.
account of our correspondent in relation to the
dastardly course pursued by the Spaniards to-
wards the wrecked crew Of the Colombian pri-
vateer Gen. Soublette. The following extract
of a letter from respectable source a, Gibral-
tar, is enough to inspire universal devastation
of the name of Spaniard:-
"There was in the bay the Colombian priva.
teer Gen Soublette, which was driven from her
anchor under the Spanish guard-house, on the
neutral ground, and in shock go: dismasted
and filed with water, keeling over to the star.
board side. When the crew endeavored 10 es-
cape the Spanish troops fired upon them. The
capt. and about twenty men made their escape
to our part of the neutral ground, and sought
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
AUCTIONS.
Public Sale.

ON FRIDAY ar 10 O'CLOCK
Will be sold at the Auction Store, quantity OF goods
just receiyed-among which are
cases mems fur hats, quantity OF stone ware
quantity of measures do knitting yarn cord.
Do furniture, do paint, green,
furniture such as beds sc, and religious books
ALso-Ihe remnant of a retail store, in which Will be
found Grape dresses, do shawl, cloth do, merno do
Cambrics, musins, hose, gloves, checks,
Domestic cotton, combs, boots shoes, &c. &c.
feb % 8. A. MARSTELLER, Auct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
Piano Furtes.

I0NO TVTVES.
T RICKETTS,, Piano Forte Maker, from Baltimore,
Ia. respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria
and its vicinity that he exhibits for sale att A. Dou
glasss Book Store, Piano Forte, the quality of which
he decmst unnecessary say any thing about, as he
has sold number in the city of quality known to be
unparalleled Persons desiring to purchase will please
call in the course of the present day, the subscriber
expects to stay no longer ~ B. those who wish to
have Pianos repaired, will please call at the Book
Store above mentioned feb 22-5t'
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y.
,Ieman Just arrived from Havana, that the Co
vernon was making preparations to defend the
island aeains, the expected attack from the Co.
lombians Six frigates, and other vessels, were
10 sail on the 18th inst. to intercept the Colon
bian feet, should they make the attempt.
Cap,ain Reeve, Of the brig Spartan, lately ar
rived at New-York from ST. Barts, states that
two very heavy shocks of earthquake had been
felt there, and at St. Kits, Nevis and Antigua.
II is well understood that the Senate are
zealously engaged in discussing the expediency
of the proposed Mission TO the Congress at
Panama 1t is said that the subject was taken
Nd on Monday.-On Tuesday it was before
them till a very late hour-and last evening at
half pas, FIVE O'Clock they were still in session.
Opinions are variant as TO the probable issue,
but we think we have good authority for adhe-
ring. 10 the one which we have several times e1-
pressed, namcly-ihat the measure will be sane
toned by small majority.
We regret to acknowledge that the natal
day of Washington has passed by without
military celebration. The Ball, however, was
numerously attended, and conducted in man
ner that gave general satisfaction.
The anniversary Of the Birthday Of Wash
ine,on was celebrated, in the City that bears his
name, by Military and Masonic parade. AT
- O'Clock Captain Burch's corps Of artillery
fired national salute on Capitol Hill, which
was followed by another from Captain Forces
corps, stationed near the Presidents. A large
and unusually splendid procession, composed
of the Masonic Fraternity, accompanied by
bands of music anc the volunteer companies Of
infantry, commanded by Captains Seaton, Bull
lev, Hickey, Easily aud Edwards, moved from
the City Hall to ST. Johns Church. where an
appropriate Grafton was delivered by Mr.. FL
kins.
The valuable establishment in Philadelphia
for manufacturing blue and yellow Nankins was
totally destroyed by fire on Saturday night last,
with all its contents. The flames were first dis
covered in the Drug and Chemical Room, where
no FIRE had been used for many days.
The Albany Argus gives an account of an
unfortunate affair which took place in that CT
ty on Wednesday evening last. Mr. Anderson,
of the Theatre, upon some provocation from
Mr. Carter, one of the runners for the cas-
tern line Of stages, drew pistol and fired
il at him. The ball entered his side, and caus-
eG a severe, though it is believed, not danger
Gus wound. Anderson was Immediately COM
mitted.
The Daily Advertiser in relating the circum-
stance says, that the wound is supposed to be
mortal.
To the Common Council Of .4lerandria.
You have most laudably attended to the in
terest of your fellow citizens of the town. by di-
recting the attention Of Congress TO the amend
.ments of certain laws, which concern particu-
larly the town of Alexandria There is one o.
Their amendment Of the existing law, which
deeply concerns the citizens, not only of the
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Notice

WILL be sold at public auction on Saturday the
w 26th inst. at IL o'clock, at the store Of Mr. B. E.
Harrison on King.str FOUR BARRELS Of FLOUR,
branded Painter. The said Flour, in conformity to
the 18th section Of the late Flour Law forfeited or
the OF the Corporation of Alexandra) for contain
ing portion of coarse middlngs placed in the head Of
each barrel. Terms of sale cash.
feb 23-3t JAMES CLOUD, Flour Inspector.
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The valuable establishment in Philadelphia
for manufacturing blue and yellow Nankins was
totally destroyed by fire on Saturday night last,
with all its contents. The flames were first dis
covered in the Drug and Chemical Room, where
no FIRE had been used for many days.
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A,fys,E..S- sAY.Di311Ma
THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY %, 1926.

In postscript to the New-Yonk Gazette oil
Monday, it is stated, on the authority OF gen.
tIeman just arrived from Havana 'hat the 10
vernon was making preparations to defend the
island aeains, the expected attack from the Co.
lombians Six frigates, and other vessels, were
n sail on the 5th inst. to intercept the Colon
bian fleet, should they make the attempt.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23

Captain Reeve, of the brig Spartan, lately ar
rived at New-York from ST. Bar,s, states that
two very heavy shocks of earthquake had been
felt there, and at ST. Kits, Nevis and Antigua.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-23
SHIP NEWS.
Port Of A\eXaMAvia.

Schr Lucinda, Patrick cleared at New York. for thi
port Goth inst.
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Trustees Sale.
ON SATURDAY, The 18Th day of March ners,
7 half past three O'Clock, p. will be offered at
N public SALE at the front door ofthe Reading Room,
"A Tract Of AaMA,
in Fairfax county, containing per survey 500 Acres sit
uated on the River Occoquan. opposite to the village
of that name. The sale will be made under deed OF
trust from Andrew Bartle and wife to X. Taylor
Terms, Cash. BY direction ofthe Trustee,
feb 16-eots S. A. MARSTELLER, auct.
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We regret to acknowledge that the natal
day of Washington has passed by without
military celebration. The Ball, however, was
numerously attended, and conducted in man
ner that gave general satisfaction.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-01-19
OF TIE y. STATES
CONSTITUTIONS.
Ertract 10 the Editor dated,

NAsHINGroN jan. g.
TIL cnmmittep # the 5rDate have this
day concurrcd IN Report 10 be- made on
the amendment of the Constitution, r"ia :
tive IL The election of President aud Vice
rfslent:
r. ,ch state is 10 hr divided into Electo-
raj Districts. The prnplr 10 VOTE direct
fur President and V. President.
Each district To count ~ one vote, the
same as lit hld been thr vote of an eI"c-
tor.
The elections to be held on the -
day If August.
Congress to meet on the first Monday
Of October Of ever, 4th year.
On rouptiog the votes, If no one shall
have majorit, of the whole nombrr
then
The two highest on the list shall be sent
back 10 the people, from which tvs" the
people are to elect the President or the V.
President, as the case may he.
Bat Pat.
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each Other. becomes still more power'o' :.
H. inst4aerd tin- lnslilnirof Parls, and tn.
Royal society of Llbdnn. r. ferrlns Ia
lie m III eessful rdorts whoa had been
made 10 mis- country 10 establish 81 ''ifr
sacIetles, h. atltlbHsd them to The grnlos
If our i,-iituiions, which placed our Il Il T.
.ut States Ia Al attitude of i,alry, winch
pref m uninn even for literary aud
scientific p9rppsts. II. anticipated d bet E.
ter state of things.
The orator then took view nj the par
iiculaf -ilnaiion, prospects, and character.
of the ColambIan Institute, after warm
panrgyrIe Oh ia founder Here men oil
learning could meet On neutral ground ;
hrrr h. hoped was the foundation of an
Ia3tit ton which should hereafter dispense
utility aud hononr Ia tine country, giving IL
nrr that pr--emlnrnce IN the arts and
sciences, which she now enjoys IN liberty ::
mere he trusted would he found a reservoir
IF knowledge. which men of Science in all
parts III lhe Union w,uld contribute 10 fill
H. referred ~ the advantages If its sItud-
ton, it, proximity IL thu Library Of Con-
gfess. and 10 the Patent Office IL the en-
rouragrrnrnt II hich had been extended To
Il by tongress, ~ pllcIag the Boaaule Gar
den under Is ehdrge: by the Goupltiee
on Manufacture, II committing IT, IL the
aprrtn.rudrucsl fthrir exhIl,ittpn~. Should
IN Observatory ht established, he anlicl
pa'ed new brneil To the labours Of thu In
: Ilu'e.
frrcdpm is the natpr sol acknowledges;
under d"SP tic governments II only llogcfs
like forced aud plning exntir but "hrpe
liberty l., Itrxpauds into the perfection u
beauty and usefulness. Ours Is The Land of
freedom ; here are no dr,ppts, no h"rarch,,
~ fortunes. but I'll tir circumstance, Of
our age aud ,tnai ~ combine To ursr US
on Ia stll greater efforts.
The orator occuplrd somewhat above an
houI IN It, dcIlsrry. Mt. Jour.
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Caaai; and Mr Noble offered a resolution
inslrne,ing The Cum 1nliee Of Road. aud
Canals To antbarize the Pfr-nirni Ia cause
the necessary surveys, Plaus. and rsllfn.,ifs,
Ia he made. for uniting thu waters Of the
Wabash nth I. Ike Michigan. aud lh- va
tsf- nj tue Ohm with The Wabash and lis
branches, Thr hill ~ provide for the srcn-
fily of Public m"ney IN tire hands ef Gle X
Or Courts. Attorneys, Marshas and thur
Drpn'ir.. had lis Third reading and passed.
The bill supplementary Ia an art TO per
feet the loca'inns and sales of public lands
in Missouri was Laid on the table until some
/ dncuncnts relative To The subject could be
obIaiesd from the General Land Oiiicr.
/ H. he House II Il. the tesnlutab offered
by Nj. Cook, On friday, calling for lnlof-
tna'ipn IN relation 10 the survey and laying
out Of tbe rnad from the right bank Of the
Dhlp IL Missouri. WIS agreed IA. Resoa-
tioos "ere also agreed 10. Offered by Mr..
Newton of W.. ln.tructing The Cumnitte.
~ Commerce In inquire INTO the ~ prdien-
g Of building vessel 10 ply hrtwren aud
sappiy the light houses on tn" coast Of Flu
rida nn m"tlon Of M Stephenson of
Penn. as 10 further appropriation Tor
Deepening The ehtuo,l heading IL thu har-
hour 81 Pr'~qar Isle on mutton of M.
lNrg Il ui - 10, On the sub Get of 4 more
general, aud pelmanrnt. AID r~srSpen-i,r
publication at III" laws of the 4 Suites,
aud the reports 9th" drrislon~ of the Sn.
prenr Court on III ton Of Mr. Nome #
Al. relative 10 a post rotd from II ints-
vile IN fuscdloosd and 81 motion If hr.
peires nf Rhode lsldod relative Ia the
b ldlag oi a cust0m huusr III New porl. n
Island A resolution Nh4 Lid on M" nblr.
by Nr. +. Adams Of \ Y. asking for IN
fornafip from The r,easnr, IN rel lion 10
the persons who had received cofupensa-
tlon nd', III act Of last srsslru dppfopr !
at'ng 500 900 10 pa for property destroy -,
ed lay lhr enemy dalug ttl- last wal VI
Campbell of Ohu, nIo,ed IN anrud tin
rules Of the House 10y authorlziug the |
Speaker h al nj Nlrnograph"rs, mol *
ceedlng thee, IN front of The Clerk's DISK.
\ rOnmunlrh from the Treasury was
+ criS.d Win - ~ 0lhrf TO- ma ica'i0ns
Of minor IN p'ftance, giving a statement OF
the Tonnage of the L. $ alcs.
MAJ. Journal
Thf House went idto nmnitier Of
thr Whol, on the Juhcinp BW-Nessrs.
Mitchell t +. and Buchanan of "a. spt kr
IN favor Of the bin, and Ia reply to NJ.
Nercer Nr. b. had not closed his arbu-
uent when the COMMITTEE rosr.
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pate in that confidence which the advo.
cate. f.r change apprdf TO ha'' IN ihtir a
bilifcs. They may he virfgous 4 'hry
may b. wise but thrir wisdom and virtue
can eff ri ~ more tim thr sas's Ut TIL
r.yolaiion rad already effected. Where
fnlr, your menorialists pray th1t no Ia"
nay pass for calliog Contention.
Ordered, That the proceedings ut tins
meeting be Published in The Fineastle Mr.
Tor. aud Richmond Enq1l' er. aud be sign
ed by the Chairman AID Seefri"y'
JUS. ALLEN. Chairman,
THOMPSON CRUTCHFIELO. See'y.