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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-05-30

NE "nseoe Ina; moved ksbnig taken an
once IN Wefords new building, near the Cou,,hona
WIN view OF bestow ing hi. undivided non (aer FINN;
s o business IN the Court Of Appeals chancery Cor,t
" opmohd) TO The practice in tn. Superior Coupy Cant
OF Iaoi'ne aud the superior Courts Of Chsncery and is
Win 'ne Husinss Courts held in Er,derirkshurr ''
NAV so JOHN DICKINSON
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-05-30

kohINu my absence abroad WnI. Leigh E,g. o IiaIiT,
- Is nay attorney IN fact aud Thomas a Mol.nr Este
fSfmviile will attend TO the Bizarre estate. 9 y
nj Us on business, addressed to Joseph Marx Son. Rich
attended TO- JouS RAV16I p u; L1huoh, siibS
Nav so. 1925. ~ Va Aoshohr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-05-30

Samuel adams TO Richard He1lrV Lee.
My Dear Sir: And can this national legislature
be competent to make for the free internal 90
vernmeni of one people living in climates so re
mote, and whose g habits and articular inter
es;s" are, and probably always will be, so diff
ieren! Is it to be expected, that general lays
can be adapted to the feelings of the more eastern
and the more southern paris of so extensive ma
ion! IL appears to me difficult, if practicable
Hence, then, may we not look for discon ent.
mistrust, disafection TO government, and frequent
Instructions which i'll require standing armiesto
suppress them, in one place and another:-or, if
laws could be made, adapted to the local habits
feelings, views, and interest OF those distant parts
would they not cause jeaouses Of partially tn 20
vernment, which would excite envy, and other
malignant passions, productive Of wars and fight
ing? (e) But should We continue distinct soye-
reign states, confedcrGted for the purpose OF
mutual safety and happiness, escb contributing
to the federal head, such part OF its sovereignty.
as would render the government fully adequate 10
these purposes, and no more the people would
govern Themselves more easily. SIP The laws
oil each state being well adapted 10 its o,n genios
and circumstances, and the liberties Of the United
States, Ould be more secure than they can be-
as ! humbly conceive, under the proposed new
Constitution
Of. ffr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-05-30
STATE IOTTERv

O NO. under the endahee of the Conn
missioner appointed by the Governor Council III,
IN the city Of Baltimore, on ~ >' P'asS
JYED.N-ES 1914 rrrru
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-04
From The Kentacku Sentinel.

Il has been asserted and reiterated by the
friends of Gen Jackson, in Kentucky, that Mr.
Clay sold himself 10 Mr. Adams, for the office
of Secretary Of State, and that the friends OF
Mr.. Clay had blindly adhered to him, and gone
over 10 Mr.. Adams too. The last Argus says,
/" if we were to reason from the facts presented
al the last Presidential election, we should say,
that the people of this state are almost unani-
nous for Gen. Jackson. But since that time,
there has been wonderful aoheeLng 10 The right
about, among the lawyers and dignitarles OF The
land" Not being ranked, among the lawyers
or dignitaries of the land perhaps 1t were I'M
proper for US here to speak Of ourselves, as Mr..
Kendall would then, perhaps, say he did not al
Jude 10 Us. But as the charge is generally made
against those who supported MIR. Clay and now
support MIR. Adams, we have right to sup
nose that we are also included. We can say,
so far as regards ourselves, that the charge OF
frcing or aUheeIng to the right about, is utterly
false. So early as the 9Th OF October, 1924, we
gave it as our opinion, that Mr.. Adams was
stronger in Kentucky than Gen. Jackson; and
in the Sentinel of the 10th Of December, 1884,
we declared, that although we believed, from APP
pearances, that Gen. Jackson would be elected,
VET there was not prominen, man lii the Union
whom we would not prefer TO him, to I'LL the Oh
fee Of President; and that, should he be elected.
we feared the people would TOO soon discover
that their suHrages were most wotally mispia-
ced.
Such were our opinions and sentiments with
regard to Geseral Jackson, and his strength IN
Kentucky, in 1924, and we have not been abe,
as yet, 10 discover any good cause for changing
them. And we yet believe that majority oil
the people of Kentucky never can be SO much
dazzled by the bright halo of military glory
that surrounds the name of Jackson, as to over
look the superior qualifications OF Mr.. Adams
to discharge the duties of Chief Magistrate OF
the United States. Nor can we yet believe
that they will ever so far forget the great and
valuable services that Henry Clay has rendered
his country, and his uniform republican course,
as to Join the unhallowed and unnatural league
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-04
DIED.,

At Oakland, Prince George County, Nd. on the 1st
inst at the residence of his mother, and farm of T. C.
Lyles, Esq. ENocu H. CooMBs, aged 20years months
and days, with most violent attack of both con.
sumption and dropsy in the breast,-which he bore
with the most Exemplary and christian orttude. This
young man. perhaps, will not be more regretted by his
relations, than by most numerous acquaintance ofod
and juvenile friends. 1t has frequently been remarked,
that this youth known to take the Lords
in vain but has frequently reproved others for
doing
''The world is vain and full of pain,
With care and trouble sore;
But they are blest, that are at rest,
With Christ forever more
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-04
From The Philadelphia Frssmans Journal.


THE S. AMERICAN SERVICE.
"ewsterday received letter from friend,
tsOSas gentleman, now in Mexico, and who
~ Oeen for several years past in the service OF
.e Falrlot armies Of the South, but who now is
"A'ae Mexican Army. The following extracts
nay afford some interest 10 our readers "You
~y remember, when left Philadelphia, with
Iexiravagant anticipations OF fortune and
sE'ty' l and my two companions embarked
~ ~ Tue South. Alas for young men! how
40 are their notions! firmly believed there
Suspicious theatre before me, in whose are
~ ~ might act a proud, a distinguished, and a
r I, part,-I was mistaken ] have strug-
Isu hard; watched and prayed; but in fortune,
an IN worse situation than was in yours
~ native city-and as for preierment, although
lave had the luck to become Colonel ola Re-
, sS. Of 500 men-fghting CoiOneias they call
,e'e-l Ind thatthe honor will neither mend
l" - leg, or Gil an empty stomach, much
o. H. vacant purse. 1t is true am in a better
y Iu s' than hundreds of young men from the
states, who have joined the Patriot service
,a;" ay who have entered the service, with san
'''"s hopes OF sdyanccmenl,in short time be-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-04
Eron. tie Baltimore american.


The annexed editorial article from the New
York Times contains severe but no less lust
sarcasm upon those who have endeavored to
prove their claims 10 patriotism by indiscrimi-
nately attacking every act Of the President, and
seizing upon every incident which presents it
self, in the vain hope of detracting from his ex-
allied and well earned reputation The faithful
ness and ability with which Mr. Adams has adj
ministered the concerns OF the nation, render
perfectly impotent and harmless every shaft
which the zeal of his enemies has directed a.
gainst him.
"Surely no land was ever SO overstocked
with patriots as our own--rnen, who, regardless
of the considerations of "trust, honor, and
emolument," attack without mercy every one
who is elected 10 fill a. public situation; and
see in every turn and move treason to the
state. A fund of instruction may be found
by a perusal of the philippics which from
day to day are ushered forth, and in the
sagacious detectons which are made with
regard to the usurpations Of the President
Certain keen sighted characters have discover
ed that this dangerous individual is intent upon
introducing kingly dominion over US, mas
much as he has bought billiard table!-that he
is plotting for the continuance of his reign, in
aSnuCn dS ne mas Written q Oi DiS
father!-that he is a spiler Of blood and TO-
menter of duels, inasmuch as Henry Clay fired
pistol at John Randolph!-that he is a squan-
derer fthe peoples money, inasmuch as ship
has been bought, the purchase Of which has in
cidently aided the wicked Greeks!--that he has
bribed the navy, inasmuch as an officer in New
Jersey struck man who insulted him!-that
he is prosecutor, inasmuch as a court martial
condemned Cora. Porter This is but a small
detachment from the phaanx OF crimes which
blackeH the character and the heart of this per-
sonage, and disquaihy him for Office. But
freedom may yet hope; for writer in the Phil
adelphia Sentinel is urging him to turn from
the error of his ways, and casligating him with
out mercy for his sins. A host of patriots are
in waiting, determined nobly TO abandon their
private interests, and at the end of four years
10 take upon themselves the burden of admins
tering the government. They are to be con-
soled amid their privations by good salaries,
the reward of approving consciences, and the
Joy of supporting the mandate Of expiring Lii
berty---RepubkcG perpetua este!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-04
A Piano Forte for Sale

1vHE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens Of
i Alexandria and its vicinity, that he this day only,
exhibits at Messrs. Douglass's Book Store, PIANO
FORTE of avery superior quality. which he will sell
at low price if Immediately applied as he expects
much in use and so highly priced in this city, there can
be no doubt of their quality.
N. B. Persons wishing their Pianos repaired will
please make immediate application.
nov 5-3ts l.. RICKETTS,.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-04

came disguised; and either by self indulgence
and the extinction Of their ambitions, gave
themselves up Ito prey on fortune" ruined and
worthless, o. returned to their native land, 70
seek their destiny in other pursuits would
caution every young man who has an idea Of
making his fortune by coming here, TO stay al
home. If he merely wishes to fight for the sake
of liberty, it is another thing: have lately
seen Commodore Porler-the people look TO
him with great reliance. He has hard task
before him, but he has commenced it with vi
gor. He has already established a Naval
School,"
Messrs. Carey & Lea publish this day the
Atlantic Souvenir for 1927. The contents are
various and attractive. We have not yet had
leisure to peruse the whole of it, but such arti-
Giles as we have read are written with taste and
talent. The poetry is of a superior order, from
several authors not "unknown to fame" and the
prose is from the pens of the most talented wri-
rers on this side of the Atlantic, among whom
we are pleased to recognize the names of PAUL.
DING, BARKER, and Miss SEDGwIcK The me-
chanoal par: of the work merits the most UNI
qualified praise, being every way calculated to
grace lady's toilet The embellishments are
exquisitely done, several Of which are upon A.
merican subjects. The project of publishing a
work Of this kind at he commencement of ey-
cry year is novel one in this country, and de-
serves encouragement, for it not only tends to
draw forth the talents of our writers, but creates
employment, for our altists, and affords delight
TO those who have taste for works of this de-
Philadelphia aurora.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-04
AUCTIONS.
Public Sale Of Bank Stocks.

pY virtue ola decree of the Circuit Court for the
ID County of Alexandria, will be sold at auction o's
the first Modayin November neat, before the door ofthe
Town Hall in the town of Alexandria, sundry shares of
Stocks of the Bank of Alexandria, the Farmers Bank
of Alexandria and the Mechanics Bank of Alexandra,
being the stocks which stood upon the books of those
Banks in the name of the late Col George Deneale.
oct28-ts THOMAS SWAMI, Trustee
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-04
Pishey thompson

HAS constantly on hand
Osdon's Snperfns american Water Colors:
These colors are highly recommended by Peae, cul-
ly, Shaw, and other eminent American Artists, and
were Judged by the Franklin Institute of Pennsylva
nia to be of superior quality rvaing the best pro-
auctions of Europe"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-04
Cordage

4 FRESH supply of assorted Cordage, just received
N and for sale by JOHN S. MILLER.
oct IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-04
Wine and Canvas

Just receiued per schr Banner, from Nc,c York.
O PIPES J II. March & Co.'S. o l.. p. Madeira Wine,
q very superior quality, which has been sent round
to India for improvement
SO bolts American canvas, No. /, 9, 5, and 4.
IN STORE
u Gilpin's quaito post paper, white & pink
8 do do folio post do
"a boxes cotton and wool cards
81 boxes sperm candles
s casks whale oil
81 dozen Philadelphia ale
large supply Of Philadelphia white lead, 1st and
ID quality
Also, venitian Red and Spanish Brown
IL mo 2-3W SAMUEL NJ. JANNEY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-12
COLLEGE HILL, July 10, 1926.

At meeting of the Students, the following
paper, from the Report Of 1 Committee ap-
pointed for the purpose, was adopted:
Having bat few days ago clothed ourselves
in mourning, our sorrow is already Accumulate
ed by the announcement Of the death OF JOHN
ADAMS, the second President Of the United
States. jefferson is gone, On that very day
which he wished 10 be the last Of his earthly
pilgrimage, his soul winged its flight, and join
ed the bright company Of his brother patriots.
sQiri,s OF the other world! But it went not a.
lone. 7aother advocate Of our independence
another Of Lberty's apos,les--another OF the sur
wing and immortal three, resigned bis breath
sence Of his Maker. John .2dqms is gonei--A
member Of the first Congress Of 1.-THE sup
porIer Of TIE motion "to declare our lndepen-
demce" in Y6--ihe first Vice President Of the
Union in 's9-and tie successor Of Washington
in '96---cx hbi,inS in every station superior IA
leu;s and virtue--has bowed, tall OF years and
full of honors,to that destiny which awats,wil-
out distinction, all mortality With this douJls
cause Of mourning before them. il is, therefore,
Resoired, By the Students OF Columbia Col
lege, wearing Grape al present ior the death OF
THoMAs JEFFERSON that, on account oi the
death Of JOHN ADAMS, the same badge oil mourn
ing be continued to be worn for thirty days, IN
addition to the same period assigned at the for
mer occurrence.
Resolved, also, That two members Of the Col
Icgc be appointed to deliver Eulosies respec.
lively on those ilustrious citizens, THOMAS JEg-
rERsoN and JOHN ADAMS, now nc more.
According to this Resolution ballot took
place 10 make the appointments, and the fol-
lowing election was anrouncci:--
JoHS w JANIS, 10 pronounce al Enlogy Oh
TomGs Je0srSon.
Thomas HARVEY, 10 pronounce al Eulogy on
John 4dGms.
The tire Of delivery fixed upon, is the third
Wednesday m September next; The present term
of College being about to close, and a vacation
of tw months 10 commence.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-12

nation are undoubtedly indebted for having at
this time at their head his eldest son.
President Adams was serene and tranquil TO
the last. Conscious Of having performed his
duty, and Of life well spent and devoted TO
lis country, the blasts Of calumny which as
sailed his declining years never ruffied the Sc
renitv Of his mind He regarded them as hi
tie as the troubled elements, for he knew that
like them they would soon subside, and that
then, every thing would be like his own bosom,
peace and sunshine. To say that he had weak
points and foibles, is but 10 say that he was
man. But his defects were those Of bold and
daring spirit, an open, generous and conlding
heart. He knew no guile and he feared none
Having no selfish purposes TO answer, he prac-
,ccd no arts to effect them. AT the age OF
ninety, at the completion Of half century from
the commencement of that revolution ne had
been so Instrumental in .effecting, he sunk by
gradual decay into the ARM OF death. he Nv
ed to see his country's liberties placed on
firm and 1mmoyable basis, and the light OF Il
berry which she diffused enligh,enlng the Whole
earth. On the Jubilee Of independence, his
declining faculties were reused by the reJoic-
ings in the metropolis. He inquired the cause
Of the sautes, and was told it was the fourth
of July. He answered, "it is great and glo-
rious day" He never spake more. Thus his
last thoughts and his latest words we're Ike
those Of his whole life, thoughts and words
which evinced soul replete with love OF coun
try and interest in her welfare.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-12
From the ESSEX Register
DEATH OF JOHN ADAMS.

On Tuesday last closed the half century since
the patriots and sages of this country proclaim
ed its independence, and with its parting rays
the spirit of the elder ADAMS assembled to
heaven That bold and energetic spirit which
inspired the councils of America with the deter
mina,ion 10 become independent has assembled
on high, and that eloquent tongue which urged
its declaration on the 4th of July, l776, on the
Attn of July, 1926, was palsed in death. thus
has terminated, and gloriouslv terminated the
virtuous and patriotic life of JOHN ADAMS
blessed by his country, honored by the world,
and immortal as history. Amidst the bosom OF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-12
GENERAL ORDER.

Navy DEPARTMENT, July 10th, 1926.
1t has become the painful duty Of the Depart
ment to announce to the Navy and Marine
Corps the death Of another venerated Patriarch
of the Revolution, signer Of the Declaration OF
independence, and former President of the Uni
ted States, whose talents, virtues, services, and
public honors, demand an expression of nation
al respect and national sorrow.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-12

john ADAMS died at Quincy, about 6 O'Clock
on the 4th day of the present month, the fftieth
anniversary of our National Independence.
The same funeral honors will be paid to him
which were directed to be paid TO THOMAS JET
rERsoN, by the General Otrler OF the 9TH inst
SAM'I.. l.. SOUTHARD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-12
DEPARTMENT OF WAR, July 10th, 1926.

DEPARTMENT OF WAR, July 10th, 1926.
1t has become the painful duty Of the Secre-
tary of War TO announce to the Army the death
of another distinguished and venerated citizen.
JOHN ADAMS departed this life on the 4th of
this month. Like his compatriot JEFFERSON
he aided in drawing and ably supporting the
Declaration of independence. With prophet
ic eye, he looked through the impending diff
culties of the Revolution, and foretold with
what demonstrations CT joy the anniversary of
the birth day of American freedom would be
hailed. He was permitted 10 behold the veri
hcation of his prophecy, and died, as did JET
FERsoN, on the day of the Jubilee.
Acolncdence of circumstances so wonderful,
gives confidence to the belief that the patriotic
efforts of these illustrious men were Heaven
directed, and furnishes new seal to the hope,
that the prosperity o. these States is under the
special protection Of kind Providence.
The Secretary Of War directs that the same
funeral honors be paid by the Army to the me-
mory Of the deceased as by the order OF the 9TH
instant were directed to be paid to THOMAS
JEFFERSON, and the same token Of mourning be
worn.
Major General Brown is charged with the
execution of this order.
JAMES BARBOUR.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-12
From Tie NnilonnL GGeette.

The dissolution Of two OF the three survivors
Of the magnanimouS men who raised. the per-
petual standard oiAmerican sovereignty, with
in The same day, being that which closed the
hltieth year since their glorious deed, makes 4
coincidence SO striking that it has immediate
ly affected every person, and in former age
would have been deemed Omjnous, or at least
special dispensa,on of Divine Providence.
The decay Of Mr.. Adamss bodily faculties
proceeded, for several months antecedent TO his
decease, so as neatly TO extinguish all hope OF
the protracton Of his life beyond the present
summer. Ii is said that he rose on the 4th,
without any particular increase OF his debility,
bu, became quite i'll about noon, and then grad
uallv worse. Those who had visited him with
in the year, are unanimous in stating that he
continued 10 be one Of the most interesting OBJ
ects, tina, could be formed by human being,
for the veneraton Of his species. His old age,
though feeble, was still manly and spiri,ed--he
conversed with apparent satisfaction, with IN
teigence, & with coplous memory OF events
and aeents--he had not lost his patriotic fire,
nor even the characteristic earnestnsss and MI
nutcness of his concern in The affairs Of his
country. The general effect of his presence
was powerful indeed, and almost unique, when
10 lnc III l)ISSSloHS pi ou"SeH W '"oSe NhS"'H
stances, was added the recollection Of the en-
nent, perious, intense part which he had borne
in proposing and achieving the National indie
pendence of the various exalted and arduous
public stations which he had filed, of his extern
sive learning, his sound morals, his simple per-
sonal habits, his warm affections, his thorough,
infexble Americanism, and his ultimate felicl-
ty in the elevation Of his son to the Chief Ma
glstracy of :he Republic.
While we re loice in the signal happiness
which individuated the last stage of his career,
it is impossible 10 refrain from recurring to the
different final situation of his partner in death,
and repeating the expression Of regret, how
ever vain, for the bitterness which mingled
with the ebb Of nature in the Southern apostle
of liberty Both, certainly, had consultations
for whatever physical or domestic ills could
have oefalleD them,-in the wonderful triumph
of the institutions which they so largely contrib
u,ed TO found; the matcnless growth, prosperl-
" and prospects of the Union over which they
had presided, and the common homage paid TO
their services and other deserts, notwlthstand-
ing the conflict Of party interests and opinions
These political rivals did Justice to cacn other,
too; a, least, in the period of their retirement.
We remember to have heard Mr.. Jefferson, in
1916, emphatically mention that his Federal
predecessor was the very life OF the Congress Of
l776-,hat he urged :he assertion Of Independ-
ence, privately and officially, with incredible
zeal and eloquence; and that no man could love
his country more, serve her with kecner perse-
verance, or act with more general rcctitude,
than John .fdams.