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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-18
From The Baltimore Chronicle, ,hly7.
THE VENERABLE CARROLL

We feel assured it will impart pleasure 70 oar
readers TO learn that this venerable Patriot has
accepted the invitation so respectfully rendered
TO him by our city authorities, TO Join IN the
procession on Thursday next in paying honor
10 tie memories Of his late compatrio's, Adams
and Jefferson The occasion will indeed be I'M
pressive and solemn, and will not fail 10 awaken
feelings and sympa,hies of The purest and most
holy kind, i'm every virtuous and patriot bosom.
TO behold the last Of that ilustrious band who
dared TO place their names 10 our Declaration
of independence, participating in such cere.
mony, will be sight Of the most sublime and
inspiring character. The man who could look
on and behold such spectacle without feeling
the blood thrill through his veins-who could
view it and be unnloyed, must indeed be insen-
sibie TO all the finer impulses of humanity
we envy him not his feelings-they are too cal
lous for our purposes. As it may be interest
ing TO many 10 know the age of this beloved
Patriarch, we subjoin the following article from
the National Journal-In it will be found an IN
tercsting letter from him TO friend in Wash
ington, written in September last.
"The venerable CARROLL is now the last INK
which connects the living with this illustrlous
band. He has also reached an age TO which 1t
ID nOl Olltn ptriOllltu " hiah W o"N~A"'
have now lying before US letter OF this pa'ri
arch Of our land, dated in September last, eve
nv letter Of which indicates advanced age. "on
the Goth CT this month, (says the venerable writ
er,) entered into my eighiy-ninth year. ms,
in any country, would. be deemed long lie,
yet, as you observe, if il has not been directed
TO the only end for which man was created, 1t IS
mere nothing, an empty phantom, an indiVi-
sihle point, compared with eternity. Too mucn
Of my time and attention have been misapPlieo
on matters 20 which all impartial Judge, pene-
,rating the secrets of hearts, before whom
shall soon appear, will ascribe merit deserving
recompense. On the mercy.of my Rcdeemer
rely for salvation, and on his merits, not on the
works have done in obedience to his precepts,
for even these fear, a mixture of alloy will
render unavailing, and cause to be rejected
Every expressioa-every fragment Of phrase
from such a man, is now Of inestimable value;
il is like the voice of a,dparted age-an echo
still lingering among the ruins of antiquity
And as there may be some who have heard
that Mr.. Carroll Gid not afhix his name to the
Declaration until after the fourth, and may
have heard his motives misrepresenfed, ana me
delay ascri5ed to feelings reuetanec, BY those ,cho,
curious of his eraed uiriues, hare not the magma
nfmity to acknowledge themj we take pleasure IN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-18
THE BRANDYWINE.

This gallant ship, destined TO be ever memo
rable in American Naval annals as the bearer
of the beloved Ia Fayeue. from the shores of
America, is to proceed about the middle OF
next month to the Pacific to take the place OF
The frigate UniteAStates. She is 10 be COM
manded we understand, by Commodore JACOB
JONES, at present one Of the Commissioners in
the Navy Board.-The Secretary of the May
consuhs the Interests of it, and of the country,
by thus con6ding distant and important COM
mands 10 officers Of tried gallantry and approved
talents and prudence. Com. Jones has passed
through one period of command in The Medi
,erranean with the appreciation of the Depart
ment and the country, and by again absentins
himself on a three years service from his home
and his family: gives new proof OF his readi-
ness to sacrifice private comfort at the call of
duty; and sets to officers Of inferior grade an ex-
ample worthy Of their regard and imitation
BaH:PGt.
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GENERAL SUMMARY.

The President of the United States arrived at
Providence on Wednesday in the steam boat
Connecticut, and Immediately proceeded for
Quincy.
Judge HueER, of Charleston, as well as Judge
S,,rH. is announced as candidate for the stu
alton of nited States Senator, in the room OF
the late Hon. JOHN OAKLAND.
The Hon. WILLIAM A. DuER, has accepted
the invitation of the Common Council OF Alba
nv. to deliver an eulogy TO the memory of the
venerable copatriots ADAMS and JEFFER'
SON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-18
Hon. S. l.. SoUTHARD,
Secretary Of the Navy.

Maiden Island, s. West Point 50 59a south
lone i,ude, 1852 90 by FIVE chronometers, deter
mined by Capt Lord Byron, in the British fri
gate Blonde, and not being laid down on any OF
the charts in the ship; was presumed TO be
new discovery.
Sfar6riek Island, lat. 50 5saa South Longitude,
1850 So West, had been seen before, but its
position now'certain.
iiante Island, lat. 900, s., As" South longi-
,ude, 1879 49, West Captain Worth, of Nam
tucket ship, discovered, on the Gath March,
1924, an Island, on his passage from New Al
bion to Valparaiso, in lat. go 81 South long.
1879 s. West 1t is sandy, low island, cover
ed with trees, with dangerous reef extending
to miles from it. He called it Oeno.
q.
NashriHe, June 2s.-An incident occurred on
our public square yesterday, which excited
much feeling in the community, and threatened
to produce serious consequences Two young
gentlemen who had been previously exasperat-
ed against each other, met with hostile inten-
tons: as they approached, each produced PTS
tol aud presented it at the other Three or
four shots were made, but fortunately none Of
them with any seriors effect. The parties then
closed, and attempted to terminate the entoun-
ter with natures weapons, when bystanders in
,erposed, and prevented its further prosecution.
The combatants were Immediately bound over
TO the peace.
Transactions like these ought to receive the
strong and marked condemnation of the CON-
munity Public sentiment ought not to tolerate
them. Their frequent occurrence reflects dis
grace on civilized people, and is directly at
war with the principles OF good order and sound
government. IT. the present instance, we.un-
ders,and, the difference grew out OF some tri,
fling point OF etiquette, which arose at social
gathering in the vicinity OF town few days
Since Banner.
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ISLANDS IN THE PACIFIC.
u. s. SHIP PEACOCK,
CQllao Roads, March Is, 1926,

CQllao R0aas, MARCH, IS, 1926.
Sir: The enclosed memorandum fixes to a
degree of certainty, the latitude and longitude
of certain Islands in the Pacific Ocean, (Which,
if before discovered, are not generally known,
or laid down on the charts in general use. y
Deeming this information important to naviga-
tors generally, but more parlicuarlyto our en-
terprising countrymen engaged in the South
Sea whale fishery, it is submitted for your fur
Their disposal. | have the honor to be, SC.
THOS. .AP CATESBY JONES,
Captain
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JEFFERSON FUND.

We learn that Mr. Jefferson few days be-
fore his late illness, was pressed for an immedi-
ate sum of money, notice Of which was received
in this city. 1t gives us no ordinary pleasure
10 state that the committee of the Jefferson
fund Immediately placed 1000 dollars at the
disposal of Mr.. Jefferson, which fact was allud-
ed 10 by his grandson in letter received by the
committee, expressive of the most gratefufeel
ings; and the receipt OF that sum may have
Gained the last moments OF the venerable pat
riot. We but reitefate the public voice in sug-
costing that the balance Of the Jefferson fund,
throughout the union, be placed at the disposal
of his beloved and affectionate child, Mrs. Ran.
dolph, which we believe will be sufficient to
purchase. the Monticello estate. N. Y. Eng.
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district Of Columbia,
COUNTY, Of alexandria. >

County Of .4lerdndria.
DUsHRoD WASHINGTON, in. has ma applied to the
ID hon. VIM Cranch, Chief Judge ofthe United states
Circuit Court of the District of Columbia to be dis
charged from imprisonment under the Act for the re-
lief Of insolvent debtors within the District
on the last Monday of July inst. at o'clock. A. M
at the Courthouse in Alexandra, when and where his
creditors are required to attend T. l. LEE CO.
july18
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-18

Departed this life yesterday morning, in the 22d
year of his age, Mr.. SAMUEL JAcoss His friends and
acquaintance invited to attend his funeral THIS
afternoon at O'Clock, from his ateresdence on Prince
street
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-18
.NENX NN!D@IAs
TUESDAY MORNING, JULY IS, 1926.

The New-York Gazette states that orders
have been received in that city from the Navy
Department, to prepare the frigate Brandywine
for sea in ten days. She is, we learn, to pro-
coed from this port for Norfolk, where she VIII
take in her stores, and sail thence for the Paci-
fc with air possible despatch
Such is the rapidi,y with which travellers
move in the northern section Of our country
hat the Boston and Baltimore papers are re.
ceived in New.York tue day after their publ
cation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-18

annexing the following explanation as given by
the Reverend DR.. Rowan during his discourse
delivered on Wednesday last at NewYork: we
have copied it from the Commercial Advert
ser of that city.
"CHARLKs CARRoIL-Amongo therfacts stated
by DIR. Rowan, yesterday, while dwelling on the
remarkable coincidence of the deaths OF Adams
and Jefferson, on the very day upon which, fifty
year ago, they affixed their signatures to the
Declaration Of Independence, was, that MIR.
Carroll did not sign that instrument until after
wards. The facts, we believe, are, that Mr..
Carroll, being Catholic, at the time the Dec
laration was made, was absent upon secret
mission to the Catholics of Lower Canada,
whom il was hoped to bring over to the patri-
otto cause. He returned twenty-one days after
the declaration had been promulgated, and I'M
miately enrolled his name among those OF his
compatriots. Thus though the last, he was
not the reluctant signer OF that memorable do
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-13
2<@
"CORAM'S CHAMPION"

This paper has been lately got MP in the city of New
York. for the purpose Of nng oOa the Secretary of the
Navy, and venting the personal magny Of its editors
against the Admnistration.-We have any Of
its numbers but learn from the Lynchburg Nginan
that the editors "a Mr. Weaver, casi1ed lieutenant,
and sr. Felch, dismissed chaplain, of the Navy"
Of Mr.. Weaver, enough is known by the publicity far
too much for his credit Mr. Chcever Felch is less
notorons but not less de8erpng Having personal
knowledge fths reverend gentleman, shall give
account Of his life ard conduct for the purpose so ing
his real character, and the claims he has public conf
dence and regard.
To begin then far back recollection goes-for
not possessed of his whole hsory-Mr. Cheevet
Felch, in 1870 the conductor of newspaper, called
we think, the Farmers Museum, published IN the town
of Wap"e, NJ IL and one of The biIteres opposers and
revers OF Mr.. Madison and his Administration lie was
Feeras Of the Hartford Convention stamp of some
talents writer but abusive and scurrous in the ex-
teme. He moreover notorious gambler, and gene.
rally destitute of principle His editorial career however,
might have been expected, short one. In about
two years. he had gambled himself OF property aud
credit and having oher resource he changed s pro-
esslon and became breachr,a backey turned buran.
lie AFTER by unaccouna5c freak Of fortune,
made chaplain i'll the Navy but for unknown,
though from his VIGOROUSLY bad character, the
occasions surprise he has been recently dismissed the
service and "Me creatures his dirty vork again
1t is from writers of this moral stamp that the Richmond
Enquirer and other respectable papers, Obtain materials
the most outrageous attacks the Administrations The
political complexion of Corams Champion may be readi-
accounted for, and its and discriminate abuse
of Mr.. Adams and the Secretary of the Navy may be ira
ced not to the patriotism, but to the peysona
its editors. UeSie,n biginian.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-13
THE EPIsTLE

Ffom the YEARL9 MEETING, held 10 London, by
adiournmenis, from the Oath Of the Fifth Month,
TO the Isl OF the Sixth Month inclusive, 1926.
10 the Quarterly and .Monthiy Meetings Of Friends
IN Great Britain, ireland, and elsemhere.
DEAR FRIENDS,
UNDER The anmating influence of the love OF
che Gospel, again induced 10 acknowledge
that the power OF the Lord has been known to pre-
vail amongst us. We are sensible that we are IN.
worthy partakers OF these hi, renewed mercies !;
but we consider it duty thus TO express
gratitude to the Author of all our blessings and,
seeing beloved friends, that his compassion fails
not, we earnestly desire that you may humble
yourselves under the mighty hand of God casting
all your care upon him Tor he careth for you.
We invite you all 10 seekt be made perfect through
faith and obedience; that thus you may become
pa'takers OF those gracious promises which
fulfilled through our ever-blessed Redeemer s.
through Him, vino by one Offering hath perfected
for ever the m that sanctiGed
Seeing then that our Heavenly Father has in his
infinite love, appointed this means Tor our savation
Let US all take heed that we neglect not great
blessing For If ever We become rooted aud built
up in Christ, it must be by waiting in faith or the
revelation ol his power in the soul This esteem
as the foundation of Christian life, and happy yea
blessed are they who in their own individual expert
cnce, have attained 10 full dependence his all
powerful aid.
II this we're the constant concern Of all, we should
not receive such repeated accounts OF the neglect,
on the par, Of some OF our members, of our meet.
ings for divine worship. Many there are who can
testify that as in their silent waiting. they have dill
gently sought the Lord, He has refreshed their
spirits and satisfied their souls. And believe, il
with uprghtness Of heart, and solitude proportion.
ed TO its importance, every one were engaged, each
for himself, to place his whole expectation upon
Cod that his divine power would more emiuen,!y
over shadow our religious assemblies.
A patient humble reliance on the teachings Of the
spirit of truth weans the mind from trusting in an,
inferior o! good. 1t induces the profitable
work Of sef-examination; and if we are not at all
times alike favourcd with the sensible enjoyment Of
the presence of The Lord, we become anxious 10 as
certain whether this arises from our own unwatch-
funess or from those dispensatons Of Divine provi-
dence, which may be designed TO prepare in US a
pure and perfect heart In a state Of silent, humble
retirement OF mind the Christian traveller is often
permitted clearly 10 perceive the various sratagems
oi the enemy; and to pour out his secret supplica
lions unto the Father Of mercies, that none OF the
devices OF the Devil may retard his progress in the
consec'aed path OF self denial. II. is al times en-
dued with ability TO pray that the faculties of his
mlnd The exercise Of his talents whether natural or
acquired, and The employ men: Of the spiritual gifts
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-13
.Mbana, October 5


SUICIDE There were three suicides comni'
ted in this city on Thursday last One wietched
old man drowned himself. A young man, lsborng
under wha, is called religious frenzy (strsngc that
here should be any renzy in reigion) cut his throat
from to ear and died in few minutes. wo'
man, whether young or old, or Tor what cause, We
have not learned, did the thing and shared the
same fate. II we understand what is meant by re-
gous frenzy it is the terror excited in the mind
Of the victim, of the punishment he or she is doomed
to receive in the next life. The young man above
mentioned was continually haunted by this horrible
anticipation.-SuCh possession had II taken oil his
mind, that he frequently ianced he saw the Saviour
with drawn sword, ready to hew him in pieces
1t is pity, indeed, that ision should be SO badly
understood, so poorly explained, in any case, as
to lead 10 such fatal consequences And il would, N
some cases, be TO the credit OF the heads and
hearts OF its teachers, were they to represent the
DEITY merciul, instead OF vindicliye arc
malignant being Nothing is more pernicous than
fanaicaI zeal nothing more salutary than true pie
ty which loves God for goodness, ,enerales HIM
Tor HIS justice, but does not fear HIM. because Oh
HIS mercy, (which eudureh forever" Conver-
sions, founded fear terror, serve 10 other
purpose, in most cases, but TO render the con'eft
useless. as well miserable, in this life, with
out ahording him any rational hope of the future.
How much more beautiful, captivating, and ex'
citing, TO deeds of virtue lie oI utility and be-
ne6ccnce, is that view OF the goodness oil God, SO
happily depicted by the Psalmist, when expressing
the iullness OF his confidence in Divine Grace -
" he Lord is my shepherd, shall not want. tie
makelh me to lie down in green pastures he leadeth
me beside the still waters. He resloreh my soul;
he leadeh me in the paths of righteousness tor his
names sake. Yea, though walk through the val
ley OF the shadow OF death, VIII lear no evil ior
thou ant with me- thy rod and tiny staff they comfort
me. Thou pre- paresl table before me in the pres
ence of mine enemies thou anolntest my head WIN
oil, my cop runneIh over Surely goodness ana
mercy shall follow me all the days Of MY lille, and
will dwell in the house OF the Lord toreser." II
such were the views of Gods goodness and grace:
ncucated on all occasions from the pulpit, we should
See none but sound converts, and hear OF no weak
minded people cutting their throats from religious
frenzy" Observer.
i The new planet Hsrschel may be seen this year
on the meridian at midnight. He appears TO 'ns
eye small star OF the filth magnitude. lie VII!
con'inuc visible in the evening ftS about - wer-''
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-13

Vermont We learn from friend now in Yer
mont, that it is yet quite an uncertainty whether a
choice Tor Governor has been made by the ireemen
OF that state. II not the question be decided
by the Legislature at their October session. 1t is
generally thought that should Mr. Butler not be
elected by the people, he will be the choice of the
Legislature. II so, the state of Vermont will pre-
sent the singular fact, OF having Governor and
Lieut.. Governor, both Clergymen, and both oil the
Baptist denomination. We observe by the papers
that considerable excitement prevails in regard to q
Senator for the next Congress MIR. Seymour, the
present member, and MIR. Van Ness, the present
Governor, are both candidate: for ,ha, Office
~ y Crm .qdr
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-13
THE VAUDOIS VALLEYS.
By Mas. HEMANs.

DY MRS. lEmhNs'
YES! thou has. met the suns last smile
From the haunted hills OF Rome;
By many bright Egean isle
Thou hast seen the billows loan
From the silence of the Pyramid
Thou hast wa,ch'd the solemn How
or the Nile. that with his mantle, hid
The anceR, realm belo":
Thy hear, hath burn'd as shepherds sang
Some wild and warlike strain,
Where the Moorish horn once proudly rang
Through the pealing hills of Spain
And DER The lonely Grecian streams,
Thou hast heard the laurels moan,
With sound yet murmurng in Thy dreams
OF the glory that is gone.
But go thou to the hamlet.va'es
OF the Alpine mountains old,
II thoe wouldst hear immortal tales,
By the winds deep whispers told
Go, If thou lows, the soil to tread
Where man hath bravely slriyen,
And life, like incense. hath been shed,
An Offering unto heaven
For o'er the SHOWS and round the pines
Hath swept noble flood
The nurture OF the peasants vines
Hath been the martyrs blood.
A spirit stronger than the sword,
And loitier than despair,
Through all In heroic region pour'd,
Breaches in the generous air.
A memory clings to every steep
Of long .endearing faith,
And the sounding streams glad record keep
OF courage unto death
Ask of the peasant where his sires
For truth and freedom bled-
Ask, where were lit the toriuring fress
Where lay the holy dead
And he will tell thee, all around
On fount, and turf, and Stone
Far as the chamois' foot can bound,
Their ashes have been sown.
Co, when the Sabbath bell is heard,
Up through the wlds to float,
When the dark old woods and caves are stirr'd d
To gladness by the note;
When forth, along their thousand rills,
The mountain people come,
Join thou their worship on those hills
OF glorious martyrdom =
And while the song of praise ascends,
Ard while The torrents voice,
Like the swell Of many an organ blends,
Then let thy soul rejoice:
Rejoice, that human hearts, through scorn,
Through grief, through death, made strong
Before the rocks and heavens have borne
Witness oil God so long.
. See the description Of Sabbath npan The yaudo
ouhtains, in Gillys Researches in Piedmont.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-13

A patent Cast Steel Bell, weighing GO pounds,
has been erected on The Utica Court House, and can
be heard from three 10 four niles.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-13

See the description Of Sabbath npon the Naudois
MOUNTAINS in Glly's Researches in Piedmont
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am sure good understanding and therefore, after the
honey moon is over, will wish to find his wife reason
able companion. When this really desirable change
takes place. do not lament over the indifference which
you will fancy is observable in his conduct towards you
but believe it to be, what indeed is, the commence
ment of sentiment much more pure and lasting than
mere love; which, after all the poets have said in its
praise, Isl very selfish passion.
And now, my dear -, let me beg you willgve
this letter little neglected cornern your drawer;
and some months hence, when you are surrounded by
strangers and foreign land remember this was written
by friend.
That the wings of peace may rest on your dwelling
and guardian angels preserve you from all HARM is the
sincere prayer ofyour friend.
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NATURAL CURIOSITY.

On Sunday afternoon a monstrous catfish
weighingJorty pounds was caught on board the
steamboat Enterprizs; when taken on deck
bunch Of tape-worms, some thousand in num-
Der, came from his mouth-on opening his
NAV, the following articles were found in his
belly: The NAV of large fish full of provi
sion, the claw Of hawk, one pound salt beef,
the jaw bone Of hog, the teeth of which were
partly digested, a lightwood knot, aud about a
pound Of corn bread, besides several rib bones
of hog; this is a fact that can be attesled by
the captain and mate of the boat, and by gen.
tleman of high responsibility of this city.
- Howeverincredible this phenomenon may
appear, it is no less true. Darien Gazette.
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VIRTUES OF SALT.

The following extraordinary fact has lately
come TO our knowledge A Planter in this, vi
entity had been for some years afflicted with
Wen on his neck, which grew so large as to
be very inconvenent and distressing After
trying number ofremedes, he was advised by
one of his neighbors to wash ii two or three
times day with strong salt water, water in
which salt had been dissolved.) He did so,
and to his great relief and comfort, the Wen
gradually decreased in size, and finally disap-
peared! Let those who are similarly afflicted,
ego and do likewise" Raleigh Register.