Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-16
COLOMBIA.

rival oil the first body Of coonists, in our terri
tories, under the auspices OF the Colombian
Agricultural Association established in London.
These interesting strangers consist oil Scotch
families who from their sober and industrious
habits, are peculiarly qualified to profit by our
natural resources, and benefit both themselves
and The country. We trust, therefore, that
their reception amongst US will be consistent
with these objects, tending both to reconcile
them to the abandonment of their homes and
kindred, and stimulating thousands OF their
countrymen to follow their example.
Caracas Nou. 30.-We have the pleasure to
announce the arriya'in La Guara Of his Bflta-
mic Malesty's brig Of war Primrose, Captain
Vernon, having on board his Britannia MaJesty's
Consul, Sir Robert Ker Porter.
By Bogota papers to the Goth December, it
appears that the financial concerns of the 60
vemmen, are in the mos: unfortunate situation.
One of the editors remarks as follows.
"Cloegcd at present with debl which not
withdrawing all that has been said and written
upon the subject TO us is very considerable; IL is
absurd TO talk OF the riches of ,ur soil, our re-
sources, sc. if we cannot find means, without
increasing what we already owe, TO pay the in
,erest of what we are indebted TO foreign CAPT.
talists Before it be TOO late, we should reflect
seriously OF. the best means Of providing Tor
the future, and that is in our opinion but short
sighted policy which would conceal the extent
Of the abyss, because we do not at once per-
ceive the proper way to avoid it. 1t is now
upwards Of four years since this country has
been settled under an established form of 60
yernment, and up to this hour not single plan
"a halo t,a II fhp IN
istration Of our revenue, not a single expose
comprehensive Of the system OF our receipts
and expenditures, and Of the hes, mode Of pro-
| viding for our current expenses, submitted to
| the public eye The moment however, is fast
| approaching, when every thing Of this kind
must be done; and it were much better to do
| this, while there is time, although but short, to
put such resources as we have to avert impend-
ing ruin, into action, than wait until even the
best conrrived plan for developing our national
wealth would not have an opportunity to un-
fold itself and produce the anticipated results;
and thus disappoint the we'll founded and eager
expectations Of the country"
The death of the Emperor Alexander, as well
| in the manner of it, as in its probable conse-
uuences, is, we observe, the theme Of several OF
our public journals, as II was OF those Of Eu-
rope at the last dates. The annexed extract Of
letter to the editors Of this paper, from per
son whose means of information are accurate,
| will, we think, do away the notion that the En-
peror was murdered, while his dying declara-
| ton of Constantine as his successor, renders
| the speculations concerning contested sue
cession more visionary. " z timer. Feb H.
Erfraes of a letter, dated, London, 22d Dec
| Yesterday dined with -. He had been
at the Foreign Office in the morning, where he
learned the cause of the Emperor Of Russla's
death. 1t appears he was at Taganrock, on
the sea Of Asoph, with his Empress, to whom
he had been recently rcconciled after long rup-
ture, and was enjoying the festivities of the oc-
| casion when he took severe cold, by which
he entirely lost his voice. From this attack it
was supposed he had recovered, but having ex-
posed himself somewhat, he had relapse,
which occasioned dehuxion on his chest that
soon terminated his existence, having however
| in his "testament mortuaire" named Constan-
| tine as his successor. Thus are put TO shame
the fabricators Of the many idle stories OF assas'
sination. which filled the papers Of England
and of the continent and placing beyond ques'
ton the fact, that an Emperor of Russia may,
like other men, die a natural death. His life
was Justly considered here as one Of great i'm
| por.ance to the repose and quiet of Europe,
| and his death consequently gives rise to ankle
ty and solicitude. The Holy Alliance has lost
the spirit that animated it, and we friend and
umpire in cases of difficulty.
IL France is wise, she will avail herself OF
this event, to assert her ancient CAIN to rank
as The first power in Europe; and it that as
ser,ion be accompanied with some favor to
more liberal principles and policy, the recog-
milton of the new American States may be
consequence: il is one which have no doubt
has long been desired on her part, but which
from her connection with Spain and fear OF
Russia, has up to this moment been looked up
on as an event rather commercially, to be wish
ed for, than politically likely to take place
Norfolk FEB. 1.-THE schr Syren, (of Bid
deford,) Captain James p Perkins, from St.
Johns (E. F whence she sailed oath Jan la
den with live oak timber bound to Newly ork,
was abandoned st inst. in lat. 90, long. SO; the
crew were taken off by the Ship Han,onia,
Tisdale, of and from Portsmouth, IN. H)
bound for Hampton Roads, where she arrived
Yesterday. The Syren experienced heavy.
gale from the N. 3lst ult. al S O'Clock, A NJ.
during which she was knocked down by trip
Of the sea, which partially swept the deck load,
| o,v,,, tho hoat tafrail unarter ra lis and