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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-24
From the Lynckburg Nirgin,an.
JACKSON MEETINGS

These court house and barroom frolics are
still the order of the day in many of the coun-
ties Of Virginia. If they we're not calculated to
inilame the public mind, and to lead il from !
,ional conclusions by the loud and incessant
Glamour which they excite, we should be the
last to object 10 them, for they are generally
unwo<thy of notice, whether we regard the hum
bers assembled, or the talent displayed in the
Preambes and Resolutions that grow out Of
them. The Fredericksburg meeting set the OK
ample, having collected numerous" assem-
blage of about 90 persons from eight counties;
but, with all their showof strength and respec-
liability, it is affirmed by writer's in the Frede-
ricksburg paper, and admitted, so far as silence
NAV be construed INFO an admission, that the
Address they issued, weak and feeble as It was,
was imported having been written by an indivi-
dual who was not member OF the meeting,
and sent to this wise assewblage, "cut dried
for the purpose. Then came the Petersburg
meeting and Address, which was decidedly bet.
ter than any we base seen, though that was poor
enough, in all conscience. Then, came the Gull
pepper meeting, at which Richard III. Field (who
was made Honorable by the last legislature,
presided, issuing flaming appeal to the pas
sions of the people and Astounding in hypothe-
teal statements, having no better foundation
than the fancies oflheir authors. Several other
petty meetings have taken place, from which
very petty documents have issued, and we shall
therefore pass them by But, of all the simple
preambles which these silly times have engen-
dered in the brains Of selma gned Solomons,
tina, purporliug to have been adopted by the
people of Tazewell county, as published in the
Enquirer Of the 10th, is decidedly the most SO.
1t "out.herods Herod," & leaves US in doubt
whether it is not the production Of some wag
(like that of Israel Hill,) who has taken adsan-
tage of the madness Of the times, 10 laugh at the
folly of his count-ynen. If, however, it be
faithful transcript of the proceedings of meet
ing actually held, we would seriously enquire
whether Gen. Jackson's friends expect to adj
vance his cause by such rhodomontade? lfthey
do reap benefit from it, they will live long e.
ough TO be ashamed Of their own folly, and to
scorn their own weakness. 1t may be expected
that we should make some comments on this
Tazewell Hercules, in order to show its charac-
ter, but il is such bald, dis ointed production,
that criticism and gravity are alike put at deli
ance. We would respectfully advise the bar
room gentry 10 stick TO their professions, what
ever they be, or at least, if they will discourse
politics. not to spread the records OF their folly
before the world.
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EXECUTION.

On Friday last, negro NED, convicted of the
murder Of his master, underwent The dreadful
sentence Of the law The concourse Of persons
who attended to witness fellow-being launched
into eternity, was immense, The wretched cri-
minal, came from the Jail habited in a long
black shroud, and was escorted to the place Of
execution, by our volunteer Corps Of Infantry.
We learn from the Reverend Clergy (who were
most assiduous in their attentions that after
sentence Of death he manifested no compunc-
ton for past guilt, though blood was upon his
soul-no sensibiity Of present danger, though
his very moments were numbered, and no fear
Of future retribution, though to him there was
but the drop Of gallows between this world
and the next. Under the gallows, he exhibited
great composure, bordering on Indifference
Though urged by the reverend gentlemen who
were with him, to make confession Of his
guilt, we are told, he persisted to the last mo-
men, in declaring bis innocence, yet more than
once, told the surrounding crowd 10 take warn
ing by his fate. He wasted most of his time
under The fatal lrec, in impeaching the ,estimo-
ny Of some Of the witnesses against him, and
willis, thus employed, the final moment APP
proached-the cart drove away, and in an in
Stant, the wretched man was immersed in dark
ness Us respects the things Of this world.
We have moro than once, expressed our SEN
time:ts, as to the worse than useiessness OF pub
tic executions, and the recent event is another
nelanchnly proof OF how little moral effect, these
legal exhibitions Of death are. We were shock
ed to see numerous parties of females, dressed
in their best attire returning from the tragic
scene they had been Witnessing, laughing and
sauntering carelessly along, perfectly uncon-
scious that they had few moments before been
present when a soul had been violently seDarat-
ed from its earthly companion, under circum-
stances the most awful When we add, that
there were individuals, in such beas,ly state of
intoxication, that not even this horric spectacle
could sober them, we would ask any disposition
ate man, VIVA, good is done BY public execu
tons? Raleigh ". Z. Register, Iprtl II.
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From The Commercial Ad0erfiSer, .4pra 81.
"REMINISCENCES, No. /.

Editors, particularly that class Of them who
have more zeal than discretion, and more act-
witty than stability Ought above all other men 10
be furnished with long memories. The most
vexa,ious mode of warfare is to quote politi.
cal antagonist against himself. We have late
Iy seen many cases in point, from which we
have selected few Of the most striking, which
we propose 10 deal out occasionally, as may
suit our convenience. There is a smart ii',le
federal paper in Delaware, which, during the
last presidential campaign, was most active and
vociferous for Crawford, and red-hot against
Gen. Jackson During that warmly contested
canvass, this jealous par,izan wrote and publish
ed the following paragraph. Speaking Of Clay,
Clinton Jackson. Adams, Calhoun s Crawford,
he said:--
"Of all the gentlemen named, Gen. Jackson
appears to US TO be the MOST OBJECTIONA-
BILE. That he is man Of energy, no one will
doubt, but we think that in CHIEF magistrate OF
the United States, too much energy IS extremely
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-24
FROM GIBRALTAR.

by the brig Leader, arrived Yesterday, we
have the Gibraltar Chronicle to the 5,h March.
Their contents are uuimportant. The Egyp-
uan heet, which sailed from Alexandria for the
Morea, on the Goth Nov commanded by Mo-
harem Bey, son-in-law o. the Pacha, consists Of
80 SAIL, OF which so are sloops Of war, four
"re-shlps, aud the rest European and Turkish
transports. There were no troops on board,
out money, provisions, and ammunition. The
specie on board amounted TO 100000 Spanish
dollars.
Smyrna dares to the 9th January state, that
great exer,ions are making TO organize. more
turkish troops
Lisbon dates TO March Sd state, that since the
'eeels have been worsted, several Of their de-
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dangerous; AND zoe have seen INTHE GENE.
RAJ such DISREGARD FOR THE INSTI.
TUTIONS ofthe country, such DISPOSE.
TION To- place himself ABOVE its Ia,vs AND
such an INCLINATION TO TRAMPLE ON
THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS, where they
stood in competition with HIS OWN INTER
EST or FEELINGS, as should render the citi.
zens OF the United States very cautious about
placing him in the first Office within their Gift"
I, now happens "in the course of human e.
vents" that this same fiery little editor, is one
of the most terrible Jacksonians in the universe.
Ard most unfortunately he has a neighbour. an
admin stration editor, who is withal a yigilaa,
&" IVatchman," and blessed with longer memo.
~ than himself. II SO happens, moreover, tina,
whenever this new.made Jacksonian lets off
column of high pressure abuse Of Mr. Adams,
and another column Of double distilled paneey-
rio of Gen. Jackson, this troublesome eiehbour.
with the most provoking GOODNESS imaeina-
BILE, publishes the above paragraph by way of
reply, with all its dread array of capitals, small
capitals, and 6erce-looking italics, bris.ling
like so many bayonels. The new made Jackso,
Man writhes aud fumes away at a shocking
ra,e-but all 10 no purpose-'Ihe paragraph
sticks TO him like the poisoned shirt Of the ia
BILE, and dances before his Imagination like the
ghost of Banquo before the burning eye-balls
of Macbeth
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-24
Silliman's journal.

VE7HE American Journal of Science and Arts, con-
L Quoted by Benjamin Siman, NJ. ID. L. ID. vol.
XII. rch.ls27s for November, December, January,
and February.
l. On the present state of Chemical Science.
9. Improvement in the manufacture of Magnetic
Needles.
s. Notices of Diluval Depostes in the State of New
York.
q! Views of the Process in Nature, by which, under
particular circumstances, vegetables grow on the
bodies of Living Animals BY DR.. Mitchell.
5. A Review of the Prncipia OF Newton.
6. Improved Eudometrical Apparatus.
z Reply to criticism of Pref Olmstead; uponthe ar
gumcnts respecting the materlalty OF heat, ad-
tfuced by DR. Hare.
g. Observations relative to some OF the mountain dis
tricts of Pennsylvania and the mineral resources
of that State, in its anthracite, btuDinous coal,
salt and iron, with miscellaneous remarks.
g. Remarks on the anthIacites OF European America
TO- Proofs drawn from Geology, of the abstraction OF
Nitrogen from the Atmosphere, by organization.
BY Prof Lardner Vanuxem, of S. Carolina Col
H. Vindlcaton of the Memorial The upward forces
of Fluids BY E. c. Genet
IL. Newean Sphere,
Is. Notice of the Steamboat babcock.
ID. Meteorological Journal kept at Westfeld
IS. Notice of Floating Islands BY Pettinsal
16. Examination of Mr.. Quinby's Principle of Crank
Motion. =
IL Investigation relative 10 me Blowing MaCiheFf vi
a Blast Furnace By A b Quinby.
1s. New Demonstration OF the Binomial Theorcm
49, Notice of recent experiments, in boring for Fresh
90 Notices Of various facts relating to Palestine
81 Btumen, and other volatile ingredients in Stones
% Notice of Meteorological Register for the years
1925, from observations made by Surgeons OF
the armv at the Military Posts OF the U. states:
Intelj;r.nce and Misceanies, Domestic and Foreign
Foreign Literature and Science, extracted and trans
lated BY Prof. Griscom
M vol 10 of this work. containing the above,
with other valuable articles, and illustrated by nu'
merons plates, is published, and on sale by
PISHEY THOMPSON
subscr;ntions received at IS per VOL Sc per annum'
p Tbompson will also receive subscriptions to the
Museum of Foreign Literature and Science, published
monthly. at sc Der annum, in advance. each number
containing o6 papes, forming two large volumes anhu
'''' ""e rontsnfyof No. So, for aprH, 1927.
T;eck,s Dramatic Criticisms; The Year TwentyS'xi
Hoods Wbims and oddities; The Palm Trees sner. .
Wills Visit to Mont Blanc Eegiac stanzas to my BOY
in Heaven: CATER Campaigns; winter, from biack.
woods Magazine; The Nkkur HO, History Of the
Snan;sb Ino'ms;t;on Onth Want of Money; Thoughts
on Bores: Narrative of the Burmese Wax; Mr. Glora;
Mis-, Benrer: miscellaneous Selections Literary ana
Scientific Intelligence, &C.
Washington, april "a
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Notice

TUNHE Stockholders of the Great Hunting Creek
Il Bridge Company, are hereby notified that there
will be election for President and Directors at the
Toll House of the said Bridge Company, on Monday
the III IGay nert JAMES d. KERR.
april 24-eote Treasurer,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-24
district Of Columbia,

County Of Aerandria, SCI:
ID ENJANIN C. MILLER has applied to the hon.
ID VIM. Cranch, Chief Judge of the United States
Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, to be dis
charged from Imprisonment, undel the act or-the re-
lief ofinsolvent debtors within the District of Column
bia, on the first Saturday in May, at o'clnck,
A. VI. at the Courthouse in Alexandria, when and
where his creditors required to attend.
apr 24-St EDM. !. LEE, C. E..
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tachments have mutinied, and demanded the
heads of their leaders. Other accounts are,
that the rebels had concentrated their forces
and taken position, from which Gen. Clinton,
with the English and Portuguese troops, were
soon 10 attemp; their dislodgement.
NJ y Com. Adv. .HprI 81.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-24

The New York American Says tina, Gerry
'arse majority of the New York Legislature are
opposed, at any rate, to General Jackson, ard
to the combination" that urges his cause; aud
'hat clear majority is friendly, u, all events, 10
Nr. Adams
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-24
White lead.
Mas Committed.

THO the Jail for the county of Alexandria, c. Oh
l. the 10th inst as run away, negro nan who says
his name is HARRY-Ile appears TO be about SO years
of age has his forehead, feet inches high
and pantaoons The said negro says he is the proper.
ty of VIM Macgruder of Prince George county, near
Upper Marlborough, Maryland The owner is re.
quesed to come forward, royc property, pay charges
and take him away-o.herwisc he viii be disposed Of
according 10 law. g. HOWARD, jailor.
aDr d
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Lost,
Yen Dollars Reward

Yen Dollars Reward.
DANAWAY on Sunday the 18th instant, JOHN
H. BRYNE, an intentcd apprentice to the Loaf
Bread Baking business. His clothing was blue coat
cassinet pantaloons and hat half worn; he sabou 10
years of age, and well grown. will give the above
reward ftaken in the District Fairfax county, and
Twenty Dollars if taken elsewhere and occurred in any
jail so that get him again.
april 23-6t HUGH LEDDf.
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$50 Reward.

NOR experimenting and securing in jail. BILLY
Il JOHNSON, who murdered drayman in Frcde-
five feet ten or eleven nche, high, has bald head,
large beard and whskers, his upper lip, on
the left side,a small piece off the lower part Of the
right ear; is subject to breaking out and nfamma.
ton his right anc.e little above the joint, if he
walks much IN warm weather. which has left some
scars; about 40 years Of age, is shrewd fellow can
read and write, and suspect will try and ass free
man; had blue cloth coat, with metal buttons,
black homespun wastcoat and pantaIoons. Twill give
the above reward if he is secured, and information is
given to the Mayor of Fredericksburg so that he gets
him. HENRY FITZHUGH,
King George County, Va. April l5-H If
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-24

Two British briggs which arrived at Boston
on Monday last, from Bermuda, with American
property, not departing after being ordered a.
way, have been seized.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-24

The United States sloop Florida, Lieut., Per-
cy, arrived at Savannah on the llth inst. the
survey Of the Bar aud Harbor Of Brunswick
being completed agreeably TO the act Of Con-
sress. Capt Stockton and his surveying par
" arrived in her, and had commenced the SUR
vey Of the Savannah River, SC.
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TE7HE American journal of Science and Arts con-
L Quoted by Benjamin Sillman, NJ. d. LII. ID. vol
XII. arch.ls27 for November, December January,
and February.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-03-13
FOR III 4Als

Continuation Of ForeigIs htetjrcpce BY ms ~
taaldaat Nee York.
There have been only ten Dukes ct ofN ave
the creation Of that titlc Three OF mem III,
succeeded 10 the Crown-namely, Henry be.
Charles |, and James II. One of these " 90
headed the other was driven from tue ''n9 ,f
and another eXecratcd in history a. the WIZ, ~,
tyrants. Anothci Duke aas killed IA '@
another was beheaded (E!ehaid l'an'aS may
and one was cruelty luurdeted Inc ',' ..5..
be regarded, thei efore. as associated VIII
tunate SUGGESTIONS. md
BY the death of the Duke OF erk a..
sum of 49, 900 fails TO the pubic. -" of
income Of the Duke was E4oooo per anu AM.
which 5000 a yeaI was derived by nun Do
mander in chief. .. md
Ihs ornamen.s on the state co'hn ave ~ .,be
are emblema ical O, his dignity, as fi'.' Rn,.
Blood. They consist otthe coronets OF '"' -
al Duke, massive tablets, ane hahaes' Mn.
and palm leaves al the corners; III an ''iioy
to forty four plates, all Of them hishlt MI.
large plate fplaced on the nd, Win UT -.
ing inscription;
Despositum
IllgstrisSin PrincIpis
FREOEBIGl,
De Brupswia2 Lune Abntsy
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-03-13
vrR cTNIA 1IErIsnATURy;.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES

SdtHrddg, March A communication was re-
ceived from the Senate, that they had passed the
bills imposing taxes for the support of guv-
ernment; 10 amend the laws on the subject of
rents, &c: altering and amending the act on
the subject OF marriage, &c: incorporating a
company to improve the navigation of the Ri.
wanna river Aud that they had passed with a.
mrndments, the act concerning fees OF certuin
officers, and declaring the mode of diScharging
the same concerning the heirs of H. X. Gil
liam, deed. These amendments were all con.
cured in
MIR. Lockett moved to re-conyder the vote re.
jecting the bill authorizing loan for internal
improvement This melton prevailed, aud then
Mr. l.. offered substitute for the bill, providing
tor the rebuilding ofthe Gauley Bridge, the pay
ment of the existing debts, and regulating the
tolls on the kanam ha road. In support of the
provisions of this bill, Mr., l.. explained. in bis
PREDATORY remarks, the justice and propriety OF
doing what is here proposed
Mr. May was not unwilling to appropriate a
sum OF money TO rebuild the bridge; but would
not create a loan. Tie preferred selling some of
the public stocks for that purpose The bill was
then committed
Mr. Chalmers, from the Special Committee on
the Banks, made report
An engrossed bill concerning the tenth Judi
'i"i tHCun, was taken up. II provRiCS tor the
appointment of an additional Judge in that cir
: cut.
The bill was supported by Messrs Mason OF
Frederick, Mcllnany and Colston aud opposed
by Nessrs. EppS and Gholson. Mr.. Saunders
called for the ayes and noes. Ii was rejected,
| ayes IL, noes l0l
The House proceeded to the execution of the
JOINT order OF the day, for the election of a
Judge of the General Court in the place ofJudge
Barbour resigned
Archibald Bryce OF Goochand, (not of the
District, was nominated by Mcssrs. Watkins OF
Goochland, Harrison, Lockett, and Thompson of
! Amherst.
Isaac H. Williams Of Fredericksburg, (not of
the District was nominated by Messrs Briggs,
Ncae aud Zen. Taylor
Joseph II. Samnels of Shenandoah, was nom
mated by McssrS Almond, Edgington, Nelson,
Williams and NcWhorcr
Richard II. Field OF Culpepcr, was nominated
by leSsfs Hill Turner, fmks and Banks the
spea1'r, who was called ON, and who quilted the
chair 10 the purpose.
heba.,1ts stood;
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In profecntng The war setinst thee doc
trines | snail hold niy self nt liberty TO employ
such proper means rs | may deem most fit
keeping always IN viee tn principles of OUT
political creed ! claim the full advantage Of
nv situalion-l claim la survey the whole bat
lie hed--io consult with my distinguished col
league, With whom anticipate no muterial dit
ferances OF opiuion--to ascertain as fat a prac
iicablc, the motives and feelings Of the prom
nent actors in The approaching contest, and
thus N deduce the probable chance OF advancing
our ptinclples--.ar, fol them | shall be ready
g. prosecute under any banner and almost nn
der any leader. Ia such cause will consent
10 become u zcalot. IL is a cause calculated 10
awaken zeal, tor II is that OF The constitution
aud of liberty. When those banners which no"
float above u, shall be made 10 cover on the
ombatled held, then may | abandon the doc
trinrs of our fathers aud forget my allegiance
10 the cunstituion--bnt not before.
With these expositions snier me to conclude,
after again returning you my thanks by pro
posing you resentment which If il has nothing
else TO recommend it, flows at least from honest
convictions.
The federatire Systcm--In its simplicity,
there isgrandeur-in It's preservation, liberty
in its destruction. tyranny.
<. The Generat Weitare.--Best advanced by
an exercise of powers strictly Constitutional
(Ahsie--Je1erson ard Liberty)
q. The PyeddeHcy-M it ever be the re.
ward OF merit, never the prize OF ambition
(Music--1he Presidents harch)
10. The memory ot Ho5iagiop, JeBerson
Henry nHd Hason-Let not the example ofthese
WORTHLESS pass unheeded to oblivion. lSlusic--
Jeferson's Dirge)
II. The bniUeraig Of PUginio.-Knowledgc
is AT once the basis oil virtue, freedom aud Of
power. (Music--IIaIl mysterious glorious sci
cnee)
~. The Pres.-The sentinel of liberty. The
restraints imposed upon il by arbitrary govern
lncnts prove 1t TO be the terror Of Despots (Alu-
sic--All's Well)
-. The American Faif-(Musie-IIeies a
health TO all good asses.)
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30 that H. II. Field was declared duly elected.
Hondag, March 5.--On motion of MIR. Chal-
mers the report of the Select Committc concern
ing the Banks, was taken up. After the report
and resolutions We're read, Mr. Nelson moved TO
Jay them on the table, which was agreed to.
MIR. Snip moved that when the House adjourn
ed ON Friday next, il adjourn until the 3lst
'arch' which was agreed to---and on Mr.. Watts
motion The meeting of the House hereafter was
fixed at o'clock
On motion of Mar. Mason uf King and Queen
the report of the Committee appointed to exam
me the bonds Public Officers, was taken IN.
ne resolution Of the Committee that il is expe-
oient 10 reduce the penalty OF the bond required
OF the treasurer, heine read, Mr. Thompson of
a. opposed, and Mr.. Patteson of B. advocated II
l he resolution was then rejected.
The engrossed bill concerning the Peniteutia
ry, was taken up.
sir fatteson moved to fill the blauk for the
salary OF the store keeper with $1,000. Mr.
Co"an moved s 500, which was supported h,
hr Bowers. Mr.. Mason of X and o. SUPPORT
ea the motion to fill the blank with 80 ONO' This
motion was rejected and the blank filed with
I,o0o, and the bill passed. Messrs Patteson
bowers anu Mason bore testimony to the merits
OF me store Keeper, aud his qualifications as
public officer.
Ab'l concerning lotteries was taken I'd on
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Frnm the Lohn.lnNn ncrala.

Romantic 4Grenture Or lie Doctor outdone
SOME three OF four sleigh loads of lads and
lasses baiied tone of our Hotels on the first in.
stant-among the number was loving couple
who were about t. commence the new year by
| a matrimonial connection the rest were 10 wit
ness the ceremony. worthy divine was seat
tor-ushered into the room among the compt
ny. and the groom and bride pointed out to
HIM. Somewhat surprised to see them at oppo-
site sides OF the apartment, the minister asked
the imam f he wished to be married " No -
was the reply, in grui and determined tone
At this the bride taintcd-the girls screamed
the young men were COMMUNICATIVE hoiy man
Withdrew, and all prospect OF JOY and meui-
ment vanished Commissions succeeded the
taiutne fit, and doctor was sent for-he was
of the 1bompSnnan school he tried hrs never
failing prescriptions, stcaming and hot droI s.
good remedies, in their way, for bodily com
pants bat of little benefit TO 81 a mind diseased
all would not do, and the poor girl was e,i-
IDENTITY growing worse. Al this juncture, Il sage
magistrate OF our village entered--hc knew
something of human nature and had faith in
steam doctors, especially IN such cascs--assum-
ing authority he cleared the room of all save
the love sick danSe and her quondam lover
gave them little friendly advice, and then re-
trcd-the knot was tied and so ended the adj
venture.