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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-09

The Boston Patriot of the 4lh instant says,
i, is understood by letters received from the
lion. f. RI. Mills, addressed to the representa-
lives Of Northampton and one OF the Senator'S
Of Hampshire district, that Mr.. M's. health is
greatly improved, and that he wishes TO be con-
s;dered candidate for reelection 10 the U. S.
Senate. Thursday last was the day on which
he election was to take place; the result will
-, - L..,,, hove ~, TUESDAY mart
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-09

The Uuied States Gazette says, that the
F,iends of the Administration and the .ddcocdte.
Of General Jackson both held meetings on the
2ae day Of May, at Gettysburg, Adams county
in this Sta,e-tke Administration meeting, it is
stated, was much the most numerous.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22

| form, and saving them fron The uncertainty
and mu,a6ility Of oral tradition. In truth, what
organ so powerful or useful! Ii is the friend
Of truth. and handmade Of wisdom. 1t unites
society together under free government-
builds up cities, improves all the arts, re6nes
men, an6 prepares them for better state of
society, and .more perfect condition of exis-
tence.
This is the best side Of the picture:-And is
il possible then that so valuable an organ car
be susceptible of abuse?-No man, however,
can seriously ask this question, who attends to
the history Of the times. If the Press be sthe
friend of truth it is also the friend OF error. II
propaea,es the one as fast as the other.-It
mechanically delivers whatever is entrusted 10
it-whether it be good or bad--right or wrong
unconscious itself Of the mischief which it
does or the benefit which it produces. II en-
bodies all the false theories In science and dan
eerous dogmas in morals, which are generated
by the perverse imaginalions Of previous ages,
and transfers them 10 those which come after.
1t preserves the metaphysical nonsense Of
| Thomas Aquinas, as well as the sublime dis
coveries of Newton. 1t spreads every foolish
suggestion from man to man, and from coua-
try 10 couniry--It enables the misc hevous ~.
Ter of his myrmidons TO blind and deceive the
| people; 10 sap the foundations Of government;
and lie. in torrent of usurpaIion and abuse up
on sleeping nation 1t spreads false intelli,
gence from foreign countries, and propagates
lies which would never have existed without
its instrumentality. 1t scatters the seeds Of IL
liberal suspicion; breeds anger and riot in the
bosom Of society; produces discord even in the
hearts of families; sets brother against brother,
and friend against friend. Few characters are
safe against the malevolence Of its attacks -
There are stages in political conce rms, when
the grossest calumny and misrepresentation
are cherished by It's influence; when the most
secret recesses of private families are rudely
broken in upon; and even the feelings of wo-
men are ru,hessy assaulted.
Such are both sides of the pcture-but as
Esop, if compelled 10 speak the truth, would
decide in favor of the tongue, and would deem
il the hardest Of sentences 10 cut it out in order
to arres its possible mischiefs, so must we de-
eide, tina, the blessings of the Press infinitely
outweigh lis injuries-and that in spite OF the
errors TO which it may give fugitive exist
ence, and Of detraclons which too often assall
the best of men, the Press is one Of the greatest
blessings which a kind Providence has show
cred upon man. Annhilale it, and there is not
nation in Christendom, or the meanest peas
AMI il. the land, who would not suffer by the de-
plorable deprivation. Let us however, use il
but abuse il as little as possible. This is the
moral Of my s,ory--& thus ends my Catechism.
A FRIEND TO THE PRESS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22

may be told, that christopher Columbus en-
barked on his voyage for the discovery of Ameri-
ca, on Friday, Angus, Sd, 1892, and landed on
Turks Island, (the first land he made,l on Fri
day, Oct. 18th, the same year.
In the ship Philip Tabb, at this port few
days ago from Liverpool, were received an iron
rail, and the two wheels and connecting axle of
a rail road car, which are now depoisited in the
hall of the Exchange for public Inspection
These articles were obtained from the Manches-
ter and Birmingham Rail Road Company by a
commercial house al Liverpool, and will give to
those who examine them a satisfactory idea Of
the manner in which that Company is now lay
ing down its road. The rail is Of rolled iron,
abort IA feet in length, weighs us pounds,
and is modelled according to Brlnkenshaw's pa
tent, spoken ofin rredgold, and now preferred
TO any other The axle and wheels are OF
cast iron, and weigh 6Sp.pounds.
Baltimore 9mtrican.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
From the Democratic Press.
MUHLENBERG... No. 2.

Half a Million Gone ~ showed you fellow
citizens, six or eight days ago, that Mr.. Rush
had given notice that on the lst day of next
July he would pay off FIVE millions of the Ma,
tional Debt. AS the opposition loldyou hun,
dred times last winter that the Treasury was
empty, hope you will know another time how
10 believe them
And now am going to shew you, my friends,
what the Opposition did with the Treasury,
while the President ana Mr. Rush were nursing
il up so as TO have FIVE millions TO spare mex.
July, and five millions more next January-ma-
king ten millions surplus cash in the "empty
Treasury" This is what they did: Vow know
in the war time, when money was scarce, and
John Randolph and Timothy Pickering united
to abuse the ADMINISTRATION then, as they are
united in abusing now, the Government had 10
pay six per cent for what it borrowed. AT pre-
sent the credit Of the Government is good, and
Mr., Rush could borrow as many millions as he
pleased a, five per cent. Very we'll, thought
Mr.. Rush, here is an excellent chance 10 make
handsome saving to the country. iii can get
law passed TO enable me to borrow a large
sum at FIVE per cent, and pay Oft the per cent
stock, shall save the one per cent to the peo-
pie, and pu, hafa million Of dollars into the Trea-
sury. tie accordingly recommended the pas
sage Of such law. he bill was introduced
in the House of Representatives: The Opposi-
ton could not stop it there, although they would
have been glad to deprive Mr. Rush Of the Gre
dit of this excellent operation Though they
could not stop the law, they tried 10 put into il
an issue Of Treasury Notes. "What do we
wan, with Treasury Notes." you will cry, in
these prosperous times of peace? We do no.!
want them, more than fifth wheel to a coach
But the opposition wanted 10 make you think
the Treasury was embarrassed and obliged to
issue Treasury notes. But the friends of the
Administration in The House were too much for
the Opposition, and passed the bill.
1t wen, up into the Senate, and there it ,cas
defeated by General S Smith of Baltimore, who
would not let it BE- taken up; and so II did not
pass! You must therefore go on paying six
per cent for your debt, although Mr. Rush could
have got Just as many millions as he wanted for
FIVE per cent. But Gen. Smith would not let
the law pass.
In this way ONE HALF MILLION OF DOLLARS are
taken at once out of your pockets. his sum
of money would have paid the salaries Of the
President, all the Heads of Department, all the
Judges. all the Foreign Ministers, and all the
Governors Of the twenly-four States, for FIVE
years All this IMMENSE SUM WAS THROWN A.
WAY in breath, by THE OPPOSITION, because
they would not lei the resident and Mr. Rush
have the credit of such fine piece of public
economy. You see what Colonel Johnson. the
Jackson Senator from Kentucky, meant, when
he said, she would pull down the Administra
ton, although it was as pure as the angels. -
But the Opposition shall no, do it wi!hou, TAX
ing tug with old MUHLENBERG.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
70 Rent,
This is to give Notice.

TNHAT the subscriber OF Washington county in the
l District of Columbia, has obtained from the Or
phans Court of Alexandra county in said District, let
tiers of administration on the personal estate of Mary
Resler late of the county last aforesaid deceased. All
persons having claims against the said decedent
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the voucb-
thereof to the subscriber passed by the Orphans
Court, or before the ga DAY OF november next
or thew NAV. by law be excluded from all benefit to
said estate and those indebted thereto, are required
to make immediate payment Given under my hand
this Odd day of May, 1877.
NAV 1o-et of Mary Resler.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
From the Richmond Compiler. ]
"THt. MIRACULOUS ORGAN"

"THE MIRACULOUS ORGAN"
Every school boy remembers the anecdote OF
Esop who being ordered by his master to pre-
pare the best dishes which the market could al
lord, for his company of friends, purchased no.
thing but tongues, which he had dressed up in
a variety Of ways; and being in,erroga,ed by
his incensed master, about his di,obedience of
his orders, justified himself by charging on the
utility of the tongue in the affairs of suciety-
The next day being ordered to prepare for the
same pany the worst dishes he could find,
he again served up tongues in variety offorms,
aud justified himself by expatia,ing on the mis-
chiefs which the tongue so often renders TO so
cie,y. / have frequently thought tina, the same
apoloeue is applicable TO the other great organ
of seneraI communication-and that what
Esop SAYS of the tongue may with equal pro-
oriety be said Of the Press.
I ask, for instance, what instrument is so va
liable to society as the Press II enables one
generation to avail itself Of all the discoveries
of another; thus adding heap to heap, and lrea-
sure 10 treasure. II enables the pigmy OF one
age to rival the giant OF ano,her--And, indeed,
as il has been expressively said by an author,t
places the pigmy upon the shoulder o. the grant,
and qualities him 10 see much father. hus,H
enlar ges the bounds Of knowledge, and makes
one age wiser than another; it also hts every
generation 70 avail itself of all the information
which is daily pouring forth. New dlseove-
ries in science are continually circulatlng--he"
sciences are starting forth, or old ones are ex-
tending themselves. 1t improves the most use
full Of all the sciences--that OF government
enables the people to discover new guards Tor
the preservation Of their liberties; TO see TO the
practical enforcement Of these restrictions; 10
watch over the conduct Of their rulers, and 10
repress them in grea, degree by the force oil
public opinions. II establishes a sort OF gene
raj tribunal for denouncing all abuses, and lor
trying all public defaul,ers. The new inteiii'
pence from other countries is circulated with
almost the velocity oflightnins-andf alsehoods
are prevented by embodying facts in definite
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22

Corner OF King and Paf7'SETee1S '77eT"'0T4a
NEWTON respectfully informs the public. that
4. TO MORROW
He will omen his extensive and WY furnished estab'
shment for the accommodation OF country merchants,
travellers, and others, who may think proper to favor
him with their custom.
No expense has been spared. to render the House
comfortable in every particular and he pledges HIM
seftbat his Table shall be equal to any the District
His Stables are spacious, and under the superinten
dence of faithful Ostler.
april 80
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
Notice.

PURSUANT to the several acts of Congress ''to in
l. corporate Company for making certain Turn
pike Road in the county of Aiexan dria" and of the
several acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, "in
cooperating Company to establish Turnpike Road
from Wey's Tavern in the County of Fairfax, to a
point the Little River Turnpike Road or the line OF
the District of Columbia" the Commissioners named
in the said act will proceed on Thursday the oath inst
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. to omen Rocks for the
subscription of stock in the said Road Companies at the
Town Hall, in the town of Alexandria
naval t24th
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
COUNTERFEITS.

Notes Of the dollar Branch plate ofthe Far
mers' Bank of Virginia, on which are the letters
EFF, G., or II, have recently been altered from 5
TO so dollar notes. The figures IS" aud words
Five, have been extracted, and the figures
$50" and words "THIRrY" stamped in the
places of them. Richmond Enquirer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22

From The Philadelphia Ma tionai Ga-eHe:
We subjoin translation from our HE OF bu-
eros Ayres papers, Of the Official report OF the
distraction of the Brazilian feet in the IRA
quay. 49, or, T., 1907
"M,RrrIME WAR-We have the pleasure OF
presenting to our readers that part OF the OH
cial intelligence from General Brown, which
rer;Gcs the entire surrender of the Brazilian
snuadron of the Uruguay In order to award
10 our sailor. the glory and gratitude TO when
they are entitled for this triumph, we ought
not only TO consider the advantages which Will
rrsul, from il, and the dismay Of the enemy,
bnt also the danger and faiigues which they
were compelled 10 undergo before it could be
obtained.
ssSLoop of Var MsldoncdO before Martin
Garcia February 10, 1927.
"The undersigned has the honor OF INFORM
ing his Excellency the Minister OF war x the
Navy, that in prosecution Of the military oper-
atoms of the eighth and ninth OF the present
month. he set sail on the twelfth from the
mouth of the Guazu, above Uruguay, with
division of twelve vessels, IN pursuit of the en-
envy who reiterated, leaving for the protection
of the island the strongest division OF our force,
before San Salvador he saw the fragments oil
three vessels which, having stranded, had been
burnt by the enemy. Sailing still farther a
boye nort-Landa, he took one oil the enemy
boats with Two sailors in it, belonging to the
crew of an imperial vessel, who Informed hlm
that the enemy, with five ships, had entered IN
10 the Guale guaychu, where they had been
forced TO surrender, having thrown overheard,
before entering, a part Of their artillery IN or
der to be able 10 pass the bar OF that river he
also learnt, thar two vessels OF the enemy had
escaped bv the Parana Gutierrez, * he lmmedl-
a,ely despatched Lieutenant Colonel Espora,
the ooth of Dec with the sloops which he com
mands, the Union and Guanaco, besides gun
boat, in pursuit Of these two vessels; in eonse-
euence the Guanaco and Union placed them
selves in the mouth Of the Guazu, and Colonel
Espora took his station in the gun boat above
the Guazu, at the same time he ordered the d.
vision of The Island 10 send five gun boats to
take possession Of Caracoles and Palmas, winch
they effected: but after so much labour and ZEAL
he had the modification TO learn, that 1t was al
ready late, the enemy had effected their escape,
the result of this campaign. therefore, Is the
five yeseels Of the enemy which had arrived al
Gualeguaychu, besides prisoners 10 the NUMBER
five hundred left in the hands o! the governor
OF that territory.
"The undersigned also informs his Excellen'
cy the Minister tina, pieces of the mas's, the an
chors, and great part oil the sPars, though
much injured, had been Saved from The wreck
. of the two boats burnt by the enemy.
"WILLIAM Brown.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
From the NOJoik Herald, May Is.
LAUNCH.

A steam vessel Of $50 tons burthen, was
launched Yesterday, in handsome style, from
the shin ward of MIR. JOSEPH PORTER. in
Portsmouth. She is called the Fredericksburg,
and is intended to run between Washington and
Potomac Creek; was built under the suPerin-
tendance Of Mr.. UiRlam Lambel, of Washing
ton. and is pronounced to be an elegant vessel,
in every respect supporting the weilearned re-
S-uta,ion of Mr.. Porter as ship builder
: sFalue ola Race Mars.-Veri!y the knowing
son have not been "taken in, III the case OF
rlkS Race Mare ERIEL, Since her sale on Inc
hst day Of this month for Ss4oo, Chat Is, Tor
The use of her for the term oftwo years. she mas
woa at this place and Richmond the sum oil
,Ssgoo-,hus nearly doubling the amount oil her
hire, and all cash down.
Petersburg Intehgeneer, may ID
F1day-It has been a prevailing no"oh a,
mong sailors, that Friday is an uniueky Gay OF
The week, and few can be found willing to go 10
sea on that day, To know that Friday does not
always portend i'll, this useful class OF people
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
CONNER STAG.
SHIP NEWS.
Port Of aleXanaria.

ARRIVED,
Nay 21-Schr Mary Curtis, City ofSt Domingo. %
DAYS; mahogany to J. S. Miller. Left schr Eastern
Trader, Dickson Of Boston, to sail Goth April sloop
Eagle, Wilson, of this port to sail in or days
Schr IIaxall, Pratt, New-York, days; sundries, to
A G. Cazenove * Co. and freight for the district
SAILED,
Schr James G. Stacy, Mason, Cape Haytien.
Schr Charlotte, Motif, Baltimore.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22

Bonnet Bnards, Paper, etc.
A. r KENNED Y has received By late wrirals
90 GROSS heavy bonnet Boards
% IS packages gold and silver leaf
100 packages Dutch metal do.
IS rcams cap writing paper, Nos, 1,2 s.
1913 reams quarto post, various Qualities compris.
ing the manufactures of Thomas Amies, ID.
Ames, S s; A. Butler, Ilurlbutt, Gilpn,
Meetur, &c.
Supcrfne and common folio post
1S5 dozen shell, mock, and Brazilian combs
Anew edition of Moores Irish Melodies and
Lalla Rookh, in various elegant bindings.
ON HAND
An excellent Piano Forte made by A. g. w. Geib,
and general assortment of Creek Latin, French and
English School Books, Of the most approved editions
NAV Il cost
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
Removal.
HGRATIO DAY,

FANCY B0OT md SHOE MAKER,
ID ESPECTFUiLY informs his friends and custom
IL ers that he has removed three squares below his
former stand to the house formerly occupied by DIR.
II. Little, and recently by DR.. John 1. Sayrs, where
Indies and gentlemen be furnished with every art
Gle in his lme of the best quality, and made in the
most fashionable manner.
lie has just received and intends keeping general
assortment of ladies' an gentemens Gloves, of which
he has at present, ladies' superior horseskn and Kid,
and gentlcmen's best Woodstock, doeskn and beaver
Gloves, all of which he will sell as low they can be
bought in the District may IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
N;r,,aSs y N.@Rl1g4As
Tuesday MORNING, MAY %, 1927.

The London Morning Chronicle, on publish
the clustering and spleenful resolutions,
submitted by Mr.. Giles to the late Legislature
Of Virginia, makes toe following remark
0The Chamber Of Commerce OF New-York,
ADD some other public bodies, have expressed
themselves strongly against the law imposing
IN additional duty on woollens. 1t will be seen
from the following extract, that the breach be-.
,,yres Virginia and Congress, on the subject OF
The assumption Of the latter, begins 10 ,cear Sc
yious aspect"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22

The Rochester Telegraph mentions that ar
,anrements are making to carry large quaint
ties Of flour into Canada from the extensive
mills in tina, place, in consequence OF the recent
docision Of the Provincial! Parliament.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22

There are now exhibiting in the City OF New
York, TWO female children, born in Duchess
county: the eldest Of which is three years and
nine months old, fine complexion, with beau
,iful head of hair, and maniies,s all the play
fitness snd elasticity of a healthy child at that
tender age. Sne is JUST learning the use OF the
needle, and finds il Difficult, 10 bring her lat
hands together. She weighs los pounds, mea-
sures jus, four feet in circumference around the
waist. and two feet Immediately above the knee
Joint. The younges, daughter is nine months
old, and weighs As pounds, and bids fair 10 over
take her sister
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
AUCTIONS.
Stocks n, Auction.
Public Sale

IN Friday NEXT, the 25h instant, at 10 o'clock.
~ a. W. will he sold the residence Of the late Ma
nv REsIrH, on Prince-s'ree', variety of
HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE,
Soap, taow, soap works, &c. ALSO, Negro Boy.
Terms at sale JAMES GAIT, Admir-
NAV 22-ts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22
Bank Stock for Sale

bank Stock for Sale
IN MONDAY the 2Sth inst between the hours Of
~ twelve and O'Clock, p. NJ. of that day. shall
lin pursuance of authority vested in ne by virtue of
deed of trust and power of Attorney from Waiter p.
Seby,) proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash,
at the Town Hall in the town Of Alexandria,
Sevenleen Shares Of the Stock Of the Bank Of .Atr'
and,ia.
JONAH THOMPSON, Trustee.
NAV 22-ts GEO JDHfSO.N .3Ucfi0neeT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22

On Monday the 28,h of May, will be drawn at Prov.
ience, the
Grand Stale Lottery of Rhode Island, No. IL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22

l1errings
$50 BBLS Nett Herrings No. l, for sale by
9Th mo 9 NJ MILLER < SON.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-01-27

TERMS.-One dollar and fifty cents t,"r anaum,
PAYABLE quarterly in advances or dollar and
twenty-five cents, to be paid It tie time II sh
scrbng. Payment in advance, t;om l.~.an. sub
,crbers, who not known to the publisher, viii
invariably be expected, Should pa: men, &c defer
red 70 the end fthe year, s. viii be required
'.' Postage on All letters NJ ST be ;,ai;!