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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-23
Nyspepsia.

nR. MEADS PILLS have been proved by that in,
~ faiiible test of truth, experience, the most eff.
fectua medicine ever offered in any country for the
cure ofal those deranged states Of the digestive or.
gans, denomnated DYS PEPSIA, or INDIGESTION
which frequently its appearance nthe most com
Pcated FORMS such as loss appetite, sickness at the
stomach, and sometimes vomiting belching up of wa
ter, which issometimes tasteess, but most commonly
sour knawing in the stomach heart costiveness
paeness OF the countenance languor lowness of The
spirits, papltstion ofthe heart vertigo and disturbed
sleep The number ofthese symptoms variesin differ
entpatients, by some being felt only in parts while
others, have additional ones, equally tsagreeable.
such as severe pains the head and breast atuence
emaciatlon, or wasting ofthe whole body with great
weakness particularly Of the legs These pills will
most effectnaly remove all sourness of the stomach
not merely by neutralizngthe acid but by correcting
that morbid state ofthe secretons which give rise to
IT. and at the same time will restore to the debtated
organs OF digestion that tone and vigor which il abso
uteiy necessary to the well being Of the animal econ
omy' The best proof of their efficacy is, that thew
are by many of the first physicians and us
ed by the most intelligent families throughout the u
Mon e"'u' ue "
ne above valuable remedy issold by f. sTABIER
& SON, Alexandria, who are agents for the Manufac
turer; by ~ Jewett, Washington City, and by most of
the druggists throughout the United States sold aso
wholesale, by O. & W. Hull, Druggists, New York
yOh P.intiNC
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-23


ported, with beautiful borders
rs and A Irish linens gross bleached and SUI
perior finish
2 do housewife linens, warranted bleach
2 do Irish sheeng
"a, a, Ga and 1914 table diapers
Biriseye and Russia do
Linen cambrics, some extra fine
Do do hdkfs, elegant colored borders
Ladies' black and white English and French silk hose
Do do do cotton and worsted do
English and French white and black silk gloves
Whit. and coored kid, beaver and cold castor do
Gentemen's real buck, beaver and Horseskin do
Cravat stiffeners
CORD plaid Italian cravats new and beautiful article
Black Italian cravats, superior quality
:; cases ladies' leghorn bonnets, some extra fine
Mix'd and white lambswool hose
Cotton Cot flags and Britannia hhtis
Aneiegant of puff curs, clusters, frauls
ringlets, latest style, warranted of the best ma.
Large shell, tuck and side combs
Long, curl and dressing do
Ivory and pearl pocket do
Brazil shell tuck andsde combs
Pure Cologne water
Ostrich feathers
Iacils, long and short
Silver .himbles; Tapes and bobbins
200 200 dozen clark's spool cotton
100 do do do do colOred
bale Marshalls and Atkinson's do patent thtesd
blue, black and assorted servings
Do do do twist
Ira pengro susPenders. superior quality
Bees, gilt, coat and yes. buttons
bale Lyon skin, weighty texture
do negro cloth
do blue plains
do nseys, various patterns, very weiyhty texture
2 do grey plains
German ticklenburgs and oznaburgs
Tillalng ALSO,
81 Packages Of Domestic Goods:
5 bales Washington and Columbia ticks
cases striped and plaid gihghams, some extra fine
andliandsome patterns
l do 81 apron checks
do "A do do
5 bales Ga bleached sheetings
5 do 81 do do
2 do a. do do
? do g. brown sheeting
2 do 50 do do
4 do - do do
5 do ~ do very heavy texture and well calcu-
lated for negro's summer wear
20 bales cotton yarn, from No. to IL, equal to any
in market
With variety Of other goods too numerous to mention
We will receive by every arrival from our House in
fresh supplies Of every desirable article
that Will be wanted for this market. Country mer
chants with those wanting family supplies are request
I'd to call and examine the goods, are deternin
ID to sell tor cash at very small advance the New
Fork auction prices oct 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-23
For Rent,

The new brick Store, recently rebuilt at
ASx\ the corner Of Prince and Union streets. for.
I'LL mery occupied by Messrs. Cohagan& white.
9sAItis covered with slate, and will, il re-
fnr auction or grocery equal to any in the place.
The rent will he moderate, and possession given on
the lst of June. Apblyto .
mayl6 w. rOWLn o. ".
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-23
Now Landing,

Now Landing,
81 packages Of RUSSIA GOODS, consisting Of
Ravens duck andsheetings
Bruisgcn's canvas, ALSO,
l6 bales burlaps
81 casks Marseilles Madeira and Claret wine
20 boxes st. EStephe and Sauterne Claret
10 dcmiiohns of Cologne gin
100 bags shot, for sale by
sept27 A. C.. CAZENOFE Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-23
To Rent,

The House lately. occupied by Joseph
&F Cooper, on Ramsay IS wharf; the stand isequal
EssA I'd any in town for small business, and well
Gs&g calculated to accommodate smallfamily.-
Forterns, which will be moderate,sPpiyto
aeta r. T. AMsAf & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-23
TO Rent,
For Rent,
For Rent,

Atarge well situated Store, with an excel.
Mn klentdry cellar attached to it. II is remarks
HseN bly, well calculated for the Dry Goods busi-
ness, and tenant in that line would re-
ceiye sac preference. The rent will be moderate.
oct 20 GEO. COL EMAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-23

No,c is the lime TO use Homachic BitterS, q
Graild Restorative to Health.
noCT. WEDDERBURN, informs his friends and
~ the public generally, he has now on hand at his
Shop on Fairfax-street, large supply of the above
unequalled article, by the bottle dozen, gallon or
quart. All who are DESTROYS of enjoying that nesti.
mable blessing, heathin climates like this, where
fogs and missmas. so common at this, and other
of the year. will find it their advantage to
them two or three times day, great benefits
will be derived from them. In extreme cases of debi-
lily, they have seldom failed to have the desired effect
can be proved by a number of cur most respecta-
bic citizens ofboh sexes They have also been used
in many places in Vrgina, viz: Richmond, Norfolk,
GOsport Hampton on the Potomac, Rappahannoc and
James Rivers, and the lower counties Of Maryland
They also have been spoken highly of in Kentucky,
Pensacola Tallahassee, Key West. New.Orleans Ma.
tanzas, (Cuba), Bermuda, ST. Thomas, St. Bartholo-
news and Martinique Each bottle has label of di
recons, and sealed and stamped with my SEAL to pre-
vent counterfeits
Price so cents per bottle, or S. per dozen. Retail
ers have frequently sold them at 81.
sept 5-3taw1m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-23
COHAGAN & WHITTLE,

COHAGAN e WHTTTLE,
Harejust received and for sale,
O Pipes Cognac brandy
q do Holland gin
2 puncheons Jamaica spirit
3 casks nuscst wine
3 do sweet Malaga wine
hhds sugar
81 40 molasses >
50 boxestheese
chests Y. " ieY - -
so boxes soap
10 TO >dipt candles
S bags pepper sept 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-23
6. &X. z. Thompson,

HAVE received per ships Virginia and Boston from
III Liverpool, and other arrivals, gennerai assor''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-23

pPA supply Of the above medicine for sal.
by JOHN KENNEDY.
At the Office of the Am Col. Society, Washingt G,
And A. L. KENNEDY, Alexandria.
oct IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09

and five wounded. Captain Shepherd was kill
ed cannot do less than TO recommend 10
your consideration, the good conduct Of my Of
fcers and men, who fought with enthu siasm,
and have proved 10 my satisfaction that they
are true patriots.
send you list OF the class and number OF
the captured vessels on the 9TH March, which
are as follows: The corvette Itaparica, mount
ing fourteen 24-pounders and six long IL.
Founders, two Of the latter brass, with abun-
dance Of ammunition and munitions Of war
The hermaphrodite brig Escudero, one brass
24-pounder on swivel, four 10. Founders, with
munitions Of war complete. The schr. Con.
s,antia, one brass gun on swivel, ls-pounder,
and two other guns. The vessels with very
little trouble or expense can soon be made raa-
dy for sea.
If it be your determination to send these YES
sells hence on cruize, think it can easily be
done, for among the prisoners are 200 English
men who have offered their services TO the ma
ton, and we shall only be in want OF few Of
hcers.
The undersigned salutes your Excelency, with
the highest consideration and respect.
SANTIAGO JORGE BYSSON.
To His Excellency the Minister of War.
On Wednesday George Porter, Esq. Adj
jutant General of the state of Pennsylvania, pre-
sented Capt. d. Connor, of the Navy, with an
elegant sword, which had been voted to him by
the state Legislature, as reward for his gallan-
try and good conduct in the actions between the
U. States sloop Of war Hornet, and the British
sloops ofwar Peacock and Penguin. The GER
emony Of presentation was performed in front
Of the state house, and in presence Of General
Patlersen's brigade of Volunteers, the Cincin-
mali society, the judges Of The several courts,
the Mayor, Recorder, Aldermen, and Select and
Common Councils Of the City of Philadelphia,
and the navy officers attached TO the Cyane and
10 The station.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09
Notice.


n ANYWAY from the subscriber, living near Piscat-
IL away, the following property viz: five negroes
one negro woman named MILF. about thirty eight
wears oid.-Ml!y is about feet inches high, very
stout and yellowish complexion, and very homey.-
Her four children bright mu|attees, nearly white:
girl about years fage, who has been in the dropsy
about three years.-she is'very much swollen in her
face and stomach, and it thought by physicians she
would not recover. The next two are boys about
wears old, with light straight hair they are twins
named GEORGE and LLOYD-the smaller one is
called by its mother 1EENY. The younger one is
named GEORGE, about years of age; is astout, well
made boy, and his hair is something more inclined to
that of negro-Iis mother has changed his name to
JEFF. have reason to believe that the above pro-
nerty has been conveyed to Virginia by some malicious
persons Ifthey are taken in Virginia or the District
Of Columbia, will give twenty dollars; andf taken in
H0RATA DYER,
Near Piscataway, Maryland.
:,o Sw
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09
lcoNMUSIcATIoS. I

The "ALExANpRIA GUARDS" patriot band
of citizen soldiers under the command Of Capt.
John Dunlap, animated by love of country,
promptly turned out to unite with their fellow
citizens in commemoraling the grand epoch Of
the nations history.-Aftcr parading through
the principal streets, marched TO Smiths Grove,
"a truly enchanting spot,-where the tall oaks
spread their massive branches in ma jesty about
them, and the gentle zephyrs sPortively played
through their thick foliage, mingling their soft
whispers with the melodious notes Of the iea-
thered songsters. Such place could not but
inspire the generous soul With the contempla-
lion Of its own felicity. Added 10 these mental
delights, the grosser sense (the appeti,e) was
RECALLED with sumptuous collation., prepared in
the handsomest style by Mr. John Lawson, to
whom much credit is due.
The cloth being removed, Captain Dunlap
rose and read the Declaration Of Independence:
after which the following toasts were drunk
The day we celebrate: Consecrated by the
blood Of our fathers, each rciurnin anniversary
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09
Notice,
july 9

VXTHEREAs notice appeared in the Gazette Of the
w 4th inst predcated upon false Information, tor
warning all persons Recognizing me as agent for my
benceforwsrd shall carry business for myself in
INV own name, and as she is my natural guardian, l
have hereto attached her authority for the same
WILLIAM WALKER.
This is to inform the public. that have no Objection
neither will take the law any person or persons tor
dealing in any way with my William Walker in his
80 ,or,e her
MARY n WALKER.
July s-ss MARX
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09

From, the Boston Ceniinel, July 5.
Captain Davis, from Monte Video, furnishes
The following official despatch:
On board the National Corrette Chacabasco, !
Patagonia. March 2eth, 1897.
The subscriber has the satisfaction TO COM
munica.e 10 your Excellency, that Brazilian
expedition consisting of four vessels OF war and
six hundred and ff,y-four men, destined to IN
wade this port, has been captured, with The eA-
ception of one which was cast away on the
bank at the mouth Of the river In this slorl-
Gus triumph have the honor to inform op,'hat
there were but few killed on either side: our S
four killed and six wounded-of the latter iour
were officers: loss of the enemy, seven killed
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09
Stafford SPRINGS.


This tract Of land contains 500 acres about half Of il
is standing in fine timber of good quality the cleared
land tolerably well improved, with Orchards. &c. &c.
There is about twenty of meadow land, Ia
ken well in grass, and as much more of prime meadow
land to clear, heavily timbered. There is Dwelling
House this tract of Land, about hundred feet in
length, two stories high, with long porch on each
side, well calculated to entertain large companies with
all other necessary buildings, good order. There 10
also valuable Tannery and Cotton Picking Machine
in operation, attached 10 this property, which
be bought with without the premises, good terms
to suit purchaser II is believed that this place has
il the best water this side of the mountains, aud
healthy on the top of the Blue Ridge. 1t lies in the
fork of several public roads, the corner and Inca
OF the upper part of Stafford. and the lower edge Of
Fauquier and Prince William Counties. have nc
doubt from the situation of this land it is well calcula
ted to make amongst the handsomest places in all
this section Of country. 1t sbeleved to &c fine sit
uatinn for country store. fdeen it unnecessary to
give further description, persons disposed to pur-
chase, will view the premises, and then feel sure
there will be bargain. The subscriber intends con,
tinung bis Boarding House Establishment, for tb:
commodaon ofhis customers. during the present sea
son of the Springs, moderate terms
July eff l.. DICKINSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09
Lemons. Flour. Cheese, etc.

Lemons, Flour. Cheese, etc.
an BOXES Sicily lemons said to be in prime Or
OO der, 50 bbls. tennessee Flour, superior quail
ty for family use
II casks Goshen cheese
4 do dozen each, London porter
barrels cider vinegar
10 do gin
d. SIS boxes fresh prunes
90 do ! dozen each, Claret wine
10 90 assorted pickels-this day landing from
sloop Chauncey, Bartram, from Newfork AND Tor sale
on accommodating terms, by
;ulv o LINDSAY, HILL & co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09
DIED,

DIED,
Yesterday morning, MANY McKsIoHr RuMEEr, in
FAINT daughter of Martha B. and John Rumncy, aged IA
months.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09

MuscoVado Sugars.
Landing his day from schr BatehelOr, from 81. Johns
Porto Ric5,
81 81 a0 Sbls Muscovado Sugar
For sale by S. MESSERSMITH.
In Store,
$50 bags coffee, part prime green
S. boxes and bbls Baltimore refined sugar
$50 reams wrapping paper
As hhds Muscovado sugar. part very superior
10 hhds Baltimore whiskey
pipes Cognac brandy
Young Tyson tea, in chests and half chests Of va
rious qualities and prices
Imperial and Gunpowder do, in half chests and
and 10 catty boxes do do
Liverpool blows salt in sacks
Colmenar and Malaga wine, &c.
july4
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09
70 Nent,
HOuiting Cloths

lust receives an additional supply of Boulting
d Cloths of superior quality, which makes my assoSt
ment very good which for sale on reasonable terms
All orders from Mllers and others Will be particularly
attend to. JONATHAN JANNEY.
0rThe Leesburg Genius Of Liberty, and "iDcEes
ter Republican, will publish the above three times, and
send their accounts to this office.
june26 cow
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-09

Groceries.
TIME subscriber has lately received supply Of Gro
Il ceries which, in addition to his former stock, he
offers on moderate terms. They consist in part Of
hhds sugars, do. refined do.
10 bbls do Is bags coffee
10 half chests & 6 boxes Imperial and Gunpow-
der teas
chests and half do Young Hyson do
10 kegs Leiper's and CARROTS snuff
Is sacks Liverpool salt
500 bushels coarse do
50 bbls rosin, 40 do Suffolk tar
Together with family -four, rum brandy, whiskey,
moasses salt petre nails Manila and other cordage
hemp and cotton seine Irvine, etc. ETC.
juy7 GEO. COLEMAN
Delaware journal., 1827-10-23
FOR RExGN.
FROM TIE La PLATA.

The brig Nile, from Canton, and last from Mon
tevideo, where she was detained l8 to 20 days by
the Brazilian squadron, has arrived at Boston. She
left the hitter place August 22d. Six Brazilian
vessels of war we're al that port Admiral Pinto
Guedes was off Bneuo. Ayres, with frigate, a
soop of war, three niasted schooner, and several
smaller vessels, some of which were ordered to
cruise night and day. The Rio Saluda was block
AIDED by fIigate and some small craft SO that the
Buenes Ayreans found it very difficult to get their
prizes to port, several of which we're burnt about
the beginning of August. The Patagonia squadron
was daily expected at Montevideo. The Brazilians
were actively employed in repairing the Notifications
SO that it was supposed that the war would continue
a long time. Supplies were abundant, and business
dull.
The expectation of gold and silver from Buenos
Ayres was prevented by the most vigorous mea-
sures, and new duties was laid on some species Of
merchandise.
Delaware journal., 1827-10-23
MEDICAL AND CHEMICAL
reDUrUtlONS

For Sale at Joseph Brnghursts Drug and Chemical
Store, No. 81, Market-Street, Wilmington,
Denarcotizcd Opium and Laudanum Black Drops,
these preparations do not sicken the stomach
Iodine, Hydriodate Of Potash, Extracts ofTaraxaci,
Stramonum, BelladoDa, Ciauta Aconite, Heleh.
Mig Etaterium, Hyosciamus, Quassia, Cinchona &c.
Seeds of Tincture of Calchicum, Clarified Calamus,
Digtalis, Balm, Peppermint with variety of fresh
Herbs. Bleaching Salts by which stains may be re-
moved, from white dresses, table cloths, or the
finest lace without injury to the article. Salt of Le-
mon for removing iron mould. Pure Sulphate Of
Qunne in powder, pills and solutions ndelible Ink,
for marking white articles, this cannot be washed
out. Genuine Cologne Waters from Paris. Seidlilz
and Soda Powders always fresh. Paper pill Boxes,
Cough Drops. Cough Syrup, Syrup squills, Bate
mans Drops, British Oil, Harlem. Spike, Pepper
mint, Lemon, Orange. Bergamot, and Roses, God-
freys Cordial, Steers Opodeldoc. Match Lights,
Spunk, Osborne's superior water colours, Pink.
blue Purple, and Lilac Saucers, Indian Ink Liquid
Blue Dye, Canary Seed, &c. Together with gen
eral assortment of Medical and Chemical Articles.
Oct 50. 53-3m
Delaware journal., 1827-10-23

acquisitions Of Russia as likely to affect at some -
tpre time, the possessions Of Britain in India. But
when the vast deserts are remembered, which inn
pede hr march in that quater it seems likely that
more tempting prize socits her in Turkey. With
out port on the Mediterranean, CUnstantnople
would be the most desirable of acquisitions for her.
1t would unietter the commerce of the Black Sea,
and give her the key to that great nursery the Med
tc"ranean of the navigation and the civilization of
antien times and the gre of vast and fertile coasts,
at this day Astounding in all the material of ofcommerce.
That she looks this sGolden Horn" of the city Of
Constantine, with desiring eyes, is quite unquesti
enable and the liberation of Greece itself is by no
means so important question to the European pow
ers as how to secure to themselves portion Of the
spoil (Which Russia stands most convenient to seize
that the decadence of Turkey must presently place
at the mercy of the strongest.
The Russian Commercial Journal of St. Peters,
burg gives concise view Of the commerce and nav-
CATION of all the sea ports Of the empire during the
first half Of the present year. According to this
statement, the number of ships that had arrived in
all the sea ports of the empire, from the opening of
the navigation to the lst of this month, was 1857 of
which 1882 were in ballast. The number Of ships
that had sailed was 1871, Of which only 25 in bal
last. Foreign goods imported, and already cleared
at the Custom-house, to the value S5,957 800 rub
les. Russian goods exported lO,747, $40 rubles.
Ooiu, anu Soiu anu silver III DafS, lmpTteu W tle
value Of 5894,188 rubes do. exported only 2,255,
s34 rubles. Among the principal articles Of Russian
produce exported, we're
Flax, 1,o46.12i poods
Iron, 487,143
Tallow, 1,S70.99l
Potashes, 1SS.385
Raw and dressed Hides, 10t,9lO
Corn, value 1881, Sc rubles
Timber, ditto, 1,28S, $40 ditto
II n a.
to the value Of t,6747s rubes; the value Of Russian
produce exported "A, sO1 ,7a9 rubles. The exports
from Archangel, in the same month,we l,ii0, 1924
rubles.
Delaware journal., 1827-10-23
Bank Of SMryna,

OCTOBER f8, 1877
THE STOCKHOLDERS in this institution are
hereby notified, that nstament of Fire Dollars,
every share of the capital stock, will be due and
payable on Thursday the 8th day of November next,
half in gold silver, and the residue in notes
of specie paying banks. By order Of the Board.
S. H. HOD SON, Cash'r.
53-3t
Delaware journal., 1827-10-23
From, the National LateLlieencer.

7oleration incident related in the follow
ing communication from the Baltimore Patriot, is
credtable to both the individuals concerned, and
conveys Just rebuke Of those zealots who cannot
forgive difference of opinion, however honest Or
conscientious
MR. EDITOR: With a very large number of cit
izens, paid my respects to the President last even
ling, at MIR. Barnum's. He received US with cor
Delaware journal., 1827-10-23
From the Baltimore american.

Russia.-The statement below, of the amount of
Russian commerce, is from the London Courier.
The progress of this empire in civilization, and the
extension of its frontiers all sides, within the last
century, are the more interesting as they seem to
have received their impulse from the genius Of single
man. 1t was Peter l., who conquered provinces in
order to obtain port for his dominions, that gave
the first movement to that policy which has been so
consistently pursued BY his successors. M The posi-
territorial grandeur. The limit of European civili-
zaton to the east, she has on several parts of her
frontier such weak and unpoHced neighbors, (if we
NAV use the expression that she can hardly fail to
come out Of every conflict with them. with new ac-
misitions. The event of her present war with Per-
sa will show this truth, and still farther extend the
dominion which she has been pushing with such sue
cess in that part Of the world
II was once the fashion Of the day, to regard the
Delaware journal., 1827-10-23
ALEXANDRIA, D. c. Oct. II.

Willis Anderson, who, some weeks ago, killed
Gerard Arnold, and for whose apprehension Fthe
President of the United States proclaimed a re-
ward of $3.50, was yesterday committed to the Jail
Of this county, having been arrested in ST. Clairs-
yilles Ohio.
Delaware journal., 1827-10-23
GREENsvILLE, S. c. Oct. G..

OREENSVILLE, y. Y. OCt. o'
More Gold.-We have just seen small bar OF
very line Gold, exceeding in value one hundred and
fifty dollars, brought from Tiger river in Spartan
burg, where Mr.. James II. Randolph, is now wash
ing for this metal. This piece of Gold was not
found in one body, but consists Of several parcels
melted into one.
Delaware journal., 1827-10-23

any reason why be should he preferred to any Of
the statesmen iDthe country protesting the same la
:tudinous construction.
Your committee will also declare, that after ex-
confidence in the Integrity and honor Of the secre-
tary Of State.