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DOMESTIC.

sFigH ascension at ~ Yo,k- SEPT. 90
Jhe Night ascension If mr.. robertson in q
balloon from Castle Garden, was completely sue
cesslnl. Great and commendabie care had been
taken TO have the rnstefials for generating gas 80
abundant ard well arranged, as TO guard agalns, an
delay or disappointment from that source On en-.
ierng the g-ideD, al little af,er 8 O'Clock. ~.
perceived al once that The balloon would be irflst
ed at The appointed hour OF o o'clock There were
assembled as we should judge, in rhe garden, be-.
tween 9 and 1000 people, great norton of Them
seated. The night was clear, though dark. AT
halt past 8, pilot balloon Of considerable SIZE wa.
sent up; 10 Il was attached parachute, which was
d'sengaged from the balloon when al great beielt
by slow match that bad consumed the fastening
at The same moment, and by similar means. bril-
Nani Bengols light, placed IN The car OF the para
chute was fired, ard the sky shone Tor few brief
moments, with this unwonted luminsry, while the
parachute having expanded It's folds hoaied GENT,
ana gracefully down 10 the earth. This experi
men gave great satisfaction which was testified By
lou' Sppiaoses Ats little after Mr. Robertson
nV'ht'a MS csF--annouocei th,t ell was ready.
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ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING.


PHILADELPHIA, October 3.-At an adjourned
meeting OF the democratic citizens of the city OF
Philadelphia, held in the United States District
Court room, on Monday afternoon, the second OF
October, 1926, William Jones, Esq. resumed the
chair. The room being crowded 10 excess, and
many hundred citizens excluded for want of space
within, motion was made TO postpone the reading
OF the proceedings OF the previous meeting for the
purpose OF adjourning to the State House Yard.
The motion to postpone being carried, the question
was taken on the sdjournment; upon which, al
though there sppesred 10 be very large msiority
In the Affirmative, the Chairman declined deci-
sion, and LETT the chair. General Robert Patterson
was then called 10 the chair-an and on motion. the
meeting then adjourned to the State House Yard,
when Chandler Price and Joseph Worrell were
appointed Secretaries.
The meeting being thus organized, it was stated
mat the lofmer meeting had approved the nomi-
nation OF j. ANDREW SHULZE for the olf;re
oil Governor OF Pennsy and that Of Henry
i1orn as the democratic candidate TO represent n
second congressional district in the nineteen h con-
sress OF the United States. The question ,ec,r,,l
upon the motion of PErER a. BROWNE. submit
TED TO the previous meeting TO strike out the pars
OF henry HORN as the democratic candidate fo,
the twentieth congress, and TO substitute tina, al
JOHN SERGEANT; which was decided in the ne,..
tive, and HENRY HoRN nominated for the TO-
uelh congress by nearly Unanimous vote.
Line meeting then proceeded TO consider. and an
proved win great unanimiiy, the residue of in,
| ticket submitted 10 them by the Democrati,
General Ward Committee
The following resolutions were then submi,tel
which, on motion, were adopted ly nea,Iy I'M
animous vote, and with the acclama,ions of III. ,s
sembled citizens. N 80
hesolved, That the democratic citizens of III.
city oil Philadelphia have the most full and o,,;,,
confluence IN the talents, integrity and principe.
OF General ANDREW JACKSON. and Vii
continue 10 appreciate the great and imoo,,,,,
services he has rendered to the country
| Resolved, That in common with he or... J..
mocratic family OF Pennsy lvana, they consider n,
election of General JACKSON to the nresi'Isnc,
OF he Unied States essentially necessary IN ,h'
destruction OF the corrupt coalition. which b,,
place la the executive chair federaIist of ,7ae
IN violation OF the most sacred instructions bv m,
reopleto The contrary, and thereby ieooordin, IN.
liberties of the country. '-'
Resolyod, That il he recommended N tho ia
mocra'ic citizens of the city of PhiladeInbi, -
continue 10 use every honor able egort 70 nrorno
the cleo ION OF General JACKSON as next posi-
dem Of The United States.
| on motion, the proceedings of this meeting ~
gether with the ticket approved by it. were order.
ed 10 be published in all the democratic n,ner. nj
the city. F'F''' "
ROBERT PATTERSON
cr1,ND,r, Chairman
! Secretaries
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DOMESTIC SALTS

Yesterday commenced the sales of broadelo,bs
and cotton goods at the Hall over the Ner, Msrke,
An immense quantity had been previously deoosi,eI
there Tor ihatpurpose. Before nine O'Clock f, the
morning the hall was so crowded with purchasers
ana spectators mat Il was difficult for one TO make
dis way through the concourse. Afanv ,,s,s,,.,
were present from Baltimore, Philadejpbia and
New York The sales proceeded with .oirit. and
most OF The goods brought about as much as cor Ia
have been reasonably expected. Some o our
most extensive importers were among the besvv
purchasers. a very considerable portion Of the
brown cotton goods were bought for expor,s,ion
Upwards OF 5000 packages were sold during the
day This Is The largest sale Of Domestic Goods
That has ever taken place in the U. States. The
annuaI o, ssn'-annual occurrence Of similar sales
sill tend greatly to The increase of the brs,ss, -
the town, and, i' is believed, be advantageous 70
sellers md purchasers
Boston Go,;,;c,
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sui at Santa Martha These circumstances are yer ,
deplorablr. Hash Tel
The Boston Centine of las, "Wednesday, say,
that the President of the United States probably
will not return to the of Government ill the
middle of October. His public duties, we learn
will not require his presence before that time
The New York Statesman says, that Mr.. Will
Hanson, the newly appointed Consul at Lagura,
is now in-New York, and will soon repair to his
p ost, where he is much wanted.
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TM. Y. E1o,,;rt~
ESSEX COUNTY,. NJ - "e'.

H@SoI--A COON Ky, New Jersey
DEAR SIR The papers In this slate, and seve-
raj IN your city, having used my nama. in reference
TO Tie transactions at the democratic conventio,
held at Trenton, lose time in tran,mtting IN
you c"I!eci statement, in order that proner ..,i
mate may be placed on the conduct of those caII-
Ing themselves friends of Mr.. Adams.
as delegate from this county, appointed nv
T. friends oi Gen Jackson: the friends of AZ
Adams also sent delegates; and when we me, /,
convention II was decided, that the counties having
but one set OF delegates, should try the vaIiji,v ~
those who sent two sets. Judge Evnns. a f,;enI
OF Gen. Jackson, was chosen chairman of IN. con
gent!on and look his Seat. While the business 20
progressing iranq lily, Lieut.. Stockton. of the
navy claiming 10 be an Adams delegate from So
merset co. took exceptions 20 the conduct of The
chairman, and assailed him publicly with great
warmth, and used unbecoming language. | was
"u' S' the "me' and on returning and finding some
confusion, 1 asked the cause, and was inforr, 81
That THIS Lieutenant in the navy had been abusin y
our Chairman. Others came in and ON askno no
what 1t meant, inadvertently and without intend
ing 10 be overheard, and distance from him
SAID TO friend, 90 they tell ME that rascal that
abused our honorable chairman and endeavoured
10 raise mob, is in the pay OF the administration.
did % know who he was, or what was his name
Immediately Isaac Southland, brother to the Score
tary oil The Navy, left the place where stood and
crossed the room and told Lieut.. Stockton that
mad called him id rascal MIR. Stockton
'hen came up, my back being turned towards him
and made violent blow at me; being partly parri-
eo' several persons interposed, and finding that the
event was likely TO create riot, interfered and
restored order As did not intend to have ap-
pied the phrase 10 Mr. Stockton, cannot hut CON
sideT the conduct OF Mr.. Souihard as highly indie
corous and unbeconling; and certainly cannot but
say that the violent attack made by young man.
on person OF my age, and without asking an ex-
PLANTATION, was not honorable to the cause of Mr..
Adams, or his own character His language was
violent and rude, while the friends of Gen. Jack
son composed of old republicans, were orderly and
correct tn ught, for moment, that the old
black cockade times was revived, when it was
considered pTaiseworihy to knock down democrat.
Respectfully, yours,
SOLOMON DOUGHTY.
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FROM HALIFAX

BOSTON, Sept 2S.- We have received Halifax
papers to the 22d inst. They contain the FOLLOWING
order OF the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury
Ior excluding American ships from the ports of the
West Indies and the island of Newfoundland, after
the LIST OF December next. On this measure the
Nova Scotia Royal Gazette remarks: it must
have an important, and most beneficial effect upon
the trade OF the British North American Colonies
Treasury Chambers, I'd Aug. 1926.
GENTLEMEN am commanded by The Lords
Commissioners of His Msiesty's Treasury 10 refer
you to the 4th Section ofthe Act 9th Geo ~. ch.
ia which provides that the privilege OF trading in
foreign shs p with the British Colonies shall he
limited TO the ships Of those countries which shall
place the commerce and navigation of this country
and OF s possessions abroad upon the footing of the
most faYoured nations; unless His Majesty, shall.
by his order in Council, in any case deem It expe
dent to grant the whole or any of such privileces
10 the ships OF any foreign country, although the
conditions aforesaid shall not in all respects be full
h1ied by such foreign country -
And it having been represented to nv Lords bv
the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for
Trade, that nothing had been done by the American
Government Tor bringing the commerce of the
United states within the terms of that Act: am
commanded by their Lordships to desire Won will
give directions that the ports of all our West India
possessions, and Of the Island of Newfoundland.
may be closed against the shipping of the u States
rom ana alter the LIST OF December next, I am, &C.
J. G. HERRIES.
Commissioners Customs.
HALIFAX, Sept 22-- The American Congress
VIII not meet before December next and it is 6oh
y probable. therefore, that should the above order
be carried into effect, the ports will remain closed
at least during the winter ChronicIe
Ertract Of a letter from Dig5u- 81 am hap
py 70 say we are driving brisk and profitable
Mackerel Fishery. Our small crafts have already
landed upwards Of 5000 barrels in good order
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the following Officers were elected Tor the ensuing
seven years, wiz
Nj. II. His Excellency De Witt Clinton, Gov
ernor of the State of New York, General Grand
High Priest.
NJ. Z. John Snow, Esq. o. worthington, Ohio,
Deputy General Grand High Priest
Nj. Il. and Hon. John Lyde Wilson, of Charles
ton, 5. G. General Grand King
NJ. l.. and Rev. Paul Dean OF Boston, Msssa-
chusstts, General Grand Scribe.
M. L. Lebbeus Chapman, Esq. of the city Of
New York, General Grand Secretary.
Nj. l.. Peter Grinneli, Esq. OF Providence, r l.
General Grand Treasurer.
M Il. and Rev. Jonathan Nye, of Claibourne,
Vermont, General Grand Chaplain.
NJ. h. William G.. Hunt. Esq. OF Nashville,
Tenn. General Grand Master.
We can congratulate the craft that the session
mas been not only very interesting, but very
pleasant and harmonious one Sixteen Grand
Chapters OF as many different States, were repre-
sented, and there distinguished members Of
the fraternity present from four States more, so
that in fact twenty States were represented. In
point OF talents and responsibility, few assemble
Ses In our country would take precedence of it;
and In the Transaction of all their business il could
truly be said, Behold how good and how plea
SAINT 1t is for Brethren 10 dwell together in unity
| These onyocations, from The vast distance which
the delegates must necessarily travel, cannot be
held frequently; but, wide they are apart. their
recurrence viii serve TO slreng hen and brighten
The chain which binds the brotherhood together
in ties OF indissouble affection. Com. -AGc
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SetANiiy yours,
SOLOMON DOUGHTY.

From the elections in the State of Maine. we
learn that the following gentlemen have been
chosen Representatives to the Twentieth Congress.
VIZ WIN. Burleigh, John Anderson joseph f
WIngate' Peleg SPrague, James w. Ripley. In
the district OF Somerset and Penobscot no choice
mas been made. In that of Hancock and Wash
lngion, 1t IS probable that Jeremiah O'Brien. has
been reelected. Mr. Wingate and MIR. Ripley
will be new members + n;,t ~
we understand that the following persons have
been Invited by the Secretary Of War TO the BOARD
which is about assembling in this City for The
purpose OF preparing and reporting system of
cavalry and Artillery Exercise for the use of the
Militia, viz '''
Gen. w. H. Sumner of Massachusetts.
Cen j. Cadwallader of Pennsylvania.
Gen. b. Daniel of North Carolina.
Gen. ID. Macarthur of Ohio.
Adding to the above Generals Scott and NJ,
comb; Col9nels Eustis, Taylor, and Cutler; Main,
Sourse, and Lieutenant Tone, Of the Army: and
the Board will be complete. Gen. Cadvsilsdor
has already arrived. RI
Letters we're yesterday received at ,bs Navv
Department, from Commodore Jacob Jones m
board The Us Frgaie BrandytOfne, dated AZ sea
8 September, 1926, Lat 374 N. -I,ono rs ~
W, informing that they had been favored viii
Ilessant weather, and favorable breeze. ba vino
run S5i miles since they left Sandy Hook. on
GERS aud crew all well, and ship remarkably ,ieb,
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Commissioners Customs.
IRON GIBRAITAR-

Ihe New York Gazette learns from CAPTAIN
Iardner Of the schooner Susan, who left Gibraltar
on the 18th OF August. that advices had been re-
csIved That the u s Squadron, under Com. Ro-
gers was at Port Mshon, all well. The Coombi.
an private armed vessel Republicano, Captain
Gandolph, with eight prizes, was bIocka dsd a.,
Gibraltar by six Spanish men Of war three If ,hcb
were lying in port, the others were cruizing of the
H'bof. The Colombian armed brig FL Vencidor,
was at Tangiers. 0"''N'''
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NEW JERSEY

Gen. Doughty has sent us the following for pub
LEGATION which explains more FULLY the t.ansac,ions
at the Trenton conv en,ion:
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Letters from Carthagsna, Of August 14lb. are
received per the Colombian schooner Executive.
arrived at Charleston. They state that news had
oeen received Of The arrival Of Bolivar al Bogots.
a us'scnineni OF 1900 Colombian troops had ius,
arrived at Carhagens from Panama. on tbsi, ss,oro
rom Zero. The Colombian schooner Cecilia. was
to SAL from Canbsgena in few days for this port.
Phi. Jour.
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Wheat Fans for Sale
7 the Peniieonsry Or me renfertisro St.. n ..;-
90, os' g'Sh ere Tfranied by she Superintendent 70
''Y 1a4g
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Wv YoRE, Sept. 2I.
General CraaA ChaDfer.-The sep,ennjsl
session Of the General Grand Chapter 81 The u
nite5 States. was elosoi ycHesGay. On SATURDAY.
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[.fler. Herald.

Increase Of .Fe1O York Canal .Aau;sation.
We presume that but few, even Of hose ,cbo
are In the daily habit Of seeing boats pass and repas-
upon our canals, are aware OF the constant and
rapid increase of business transacted through the
medium OF these artificial rivers We have taken
the pains to obtain from correct source, the num-
Der OF arrivals at this city, and the result is as fol-
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y letter from Colombis, states that Mr.. Wst.
Charge d. Aifsires Of the United States at Colomh,.
has been assassInsted. Its not quite month inc
Wesonouncei the murder Of Nj. Fudger. onr a.,
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II IS probable that the arrivals this year will not
be Jar short Of seOen thousand; and there is every
prospect That the increase will in future be in the
same rate with The past, until i, will become alb
soio,eIy necessary to make another canal, double
We locks, or adopt some other means to facilitate
the transportation Of the products Of the Wes,
which must all concentrate at this point on thei,
way 10 market. When the Ohio Canal .b.l have
been completed. an immense sum will be added TO
our canal revenue. r.gLbou,, ID m,
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The Special Cou't for the county of Frederick
which was appointed to be held 10 Winchester on
Frd'J last, mas been indefinitely postponed in con-
sequence Of late melancholy events. and ,ls
lence OF disease among the inhab;,as,s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-06

Com Porter 1--WE ought 10 say Admirall is abop
returning 10 this country TO take his family to Mex
leo. Coyam's Champion.
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Secretaries

CHANDLER PRICE. JOS. woRRELL I""'
Secretaries
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-05
SWaim's Panacea.

HIS valuable medicine has obtained distinction
which its efficacy alone can support. As purifier
ofthe blood has parallel 1t is the most useful
spring and autumn Alternative known. All those who
Eruphons any Of those melancholy diseases arising
from the impurty of the blood and uces-aso, those
who suffer by diseased Lrr Rheumatic affections, or from
ndscretion of their youth, well those whose con-
situations broken down by mercuria antimomal or
arsenical medicines should submit to course OF Sca,ms
Panacea The effect of this medicine is such as not
to interrupt either business or pleasure and requires
only the common restraints of moderation in diet tits
conveyed by the circulating fluids and corrects their
tendencies all those diseases which originate in vtated
blood. II is safe, though powerful substitute Tor
mercury and removes those evils which unsuccessful
of that mineral SO often occasions, &c.
CERTIFICATES.
81 have repeatedly used Swam's Panacea, both in the
hospital and in private practice and have found 1t to be
valuable medicine nchronic syphtic and scrofulous
complaints, and in obstinate Cutaneous affections
"VALENTINE MOTT, NJ. d.
"Professor of Surgery, in the University OF n York;
Surgeon of the N. Y. Hospital, sc.
NeW York, LIST mo. 5h, 1924"
81 have within the last two years had opportunity
of seeing several of very nveterate ulcers, which
having resisted previously the regular modes of treat
ment, were healed by the Of Mr. Swaims Panacea;
and do believe from what have SEEM that will prove
important remedy in scroulous, yenereal and mere
urial diseases N. CHAPMAN, NJ. d.
professor of the Institutes and practice Of Physc in
the University of Pennsylvania, &c.
Philadelphia, Feb. l6, 1924"
81 have employed the Panacea of Mr. Swain, IN
instances within the last three years and have
always found it extremely ecacious, especially in Sc
segaaEx Rhs6 md in psEeEe sssas saSs
value. w. GIBSON, NJ. ID.
professor of Surgery in the University of Pennsyl
vania Surgeon and Clinical Lecturer to the Aims
House Infrmary, sc.
February II, 1895"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-05
Caution TO Purchasers

The great demand and wonderful success ofthis me-
dicne, have induced number of persons to initiate it
in various WAYS Some selling sarsaparela and
then syrups, imposing them the ignorant for the Pa
nacea; others are mixing the genuine medicine with
molasses sc. making three bottles out of one-thus
retaining oits virtues. These limitations and adul
terations, have in many instances protraced the suffer-
ings of patients i'll where the genuine medicine
would have proved instantly efhcacious therefore
deem it duty owe the public, to acquaint them,
that it impossible, from the very nature Of its const
tuents, obe discovered by chemical analysis; and
sequeny, that all other mixtures represented to be
mine and sold SUCH are fraudulent and base mpos-
tons, calculated to deceive the ignorant and unwary
Thegenuine medicine has my signature on label re-
presenting Hercules and the Hydra and my name on
the seal.
Communications, post paid, and orders from any part
ofthe world, will receive immediate attention.
OrPnnted directions accompany the medicine.
WIN. SWAIN
No. 10, South Ninth-street, Philadelphia,
Opposite the University of Pennsylvania
A constant supply of the above valuable medicine
kept by the subscribers who appointed sole agents
for Alexandria. Prices-s3 per bottle, $50 per do
EDW. STABLER & SON.
april %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-05
: Charles Bennett

HAS imported perthe Pioneer and Shenandoah from
III Liverpool,
Scholfeld's hannels and baizes
Rose and point blankets all sizes
Ga milled drab and common blue cloths
Navy blue and Oxford mixed superine do
Common and superfne patent shoe thread
a consignment Of Stad and Herring Seine Iteane,
tDhich ,ciH be sold very iooO
Best double Gloster cheese
On hand, from former importations,
Superfne cloths, kerseymeres, Irish linens
Lawns, diapers, cambria musGns
4, Al, and h.. pins
Best London twists and sewing silks
Superfne bombazetts, few dozen first quality Ia
dies cotton hose
Choppa Romals
Rest Aberdeen and patent colored threads
An assortment of domestic cottons
Best Write ticklenburgs and ravens duck
First quality treble gilt coat buttons, &C. &c.
sept
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-05
Withers & w shington.

HAVE imported, per ships Pioneer and Shenando-
Ill ah, from Liverpool
Extra blue velvet cloths and cassimeres
Fine and superfine blue and black do do
Do do olive and Oxford mixed
Plain and figured English silk vesting
White, scarlet e,a red FLaNNELs.
Swanskins, booking baizes
Circassian and tartan paids
81 soft lambs wool, do-a beautiful article tor la
dies wear
Toilette Valencia vestings
8-4 cashmere shaws, plain and prlnt'd borders
q, g. 81, 4 and a point blankets
"a. "a, 1914, ia and 1914 heavy rose do
Figured, plain and twilled bombazetts
A blue and brown camblets
Fancy prints in great variety
On hand, from recent arrivals from Ne,c- York,
Plain black and figured Canton grapes
Blue, pink, white and black Italian do
Black Italian lustring, very superior
Senchews, sarsnetts and levantines
Jaconet and cambria musins
Figured and plain book and swiss do
7-8 and "A Irish linens, long lawns
Brown Hollands, Russia and Irish diapers
Linen cambria, and cambria hdkts
Cambria and furniture dimity
Flag, bandanno and madrass hdkfs
Worsted and cotton hosiery
Cark's spool, sewing and floss cotton
Fancy SILK and cause hdKIS
Lambs wool shirts
Patent sewing and shoe thread
Buraps and tiklenburgs
Twilled sacking and oznaburgs
10 bales superior Russia sheetings
100 pieces indigo blue cassnetts
Blue mixed kcrseys and plains
80 bales domestic goods, comprising handsome lot OF
34 7S and A brown and bleached shrtngs and pads,
whchtogether with their former stock iH6e sold at re-
duced prices sept 24-tf