Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-03


years 1925 and 1926; aud, also, list Of such
in which the laws are directed to be published
in l827-Designating the changes which have
been made, and the reasons ofeach change
The first question for decision, was Mr..
Wrights motion to strike out the words-"and
the reasons for the same" Mr.. Saunders said
that with view, TO accommodate the gentle
man, he would modify the resolution by strik-
ing out the word "reasons" and substitute the
word "causes." Mr.. Wright then moved, to
amend the resolution, by striking out the words
sand the causes for the same" Mr. Wickliffe
Of Kentucky, Mr. Houston of Tennessee and
MIR Lelcher Of Kentucky spoke on the subject,
until the hour allowed for the consideration Of
resolutions had expired
The Bill from the Senate, authorising the es-
Establishment Of an Arsenal in the Town Of Au-
gusta, in the State Of Maine, was twice read and
referred 10 the Committee on Military Affairs
An engrossed bill amending the act, entitled
ian act for the better regulation Of the Ordnance
Department" was read the third time and
passed
The following bills passed through Commit.
tees of the whole House, and were ordered TO
be engrossed for third reading tomorrow, -
viz: bill for the relief Of Edward r. Gibson,
and William R. Simmons and their Clerks
"a bill for the relief of Pedro Miranda bill
for the relief Of the heirs of Gregory Strahan
deceased-a bill for the relief of Thomas Col
lins--a bill concerning the invalid pensioners-a
bill authorship Certain persons to be placed on
the pension list Of Revolutionary Pensions-a
bill for the relief OF Thomas Doughty-a bill
for the relief If Samuel Chesnut-laying restric-
tons the sale of lands Of non residents, lying
in The Territories Of the United States-a bill
Tor the relief OF Francis King, assignee Of
William King-a bill 10 provide for the settle
ment of the accounts Of James w. Lent, Jr.
deceased. And then the House adjourned.
The Baltimore Chronicle furnishes the fol.
lowing extract of letter from an officer of Ma
rines, on board the North Carolina -, dated,
GIBRALTAR BAY, Nov 7, 1896
The y. S ship North Carolina, bearing the
Gag ofCommodore J. Rodgers, according 10 or
ders, was yesterday dressed in mourning, by
painting black her masts and spars, and at 10
o'clock fred 81 minute guns, and at | O'Clock
fired . more, being lbe first time Of her firing
her long 40 Founders on her lower deck since
they were mounted on board; her flag TO be half
ma>ted 10 days, and the mourning to be con-
tinued for six months, in memory Of the Vene-
rabies, JEFFERSON and ADAMS The squadron
are all ur the Straits. The Constitution at Ma
hone, with the schooner Porpoise; the Ontario
al Smyrna
While the North Carolina lay at anchor near
Tenedos, on the morning of the 4th of July,
the Egyptian fleet, of 80 sail, passed on her
quarters. The North Carolina having fred
national salute in honor Of The day, the Turkish
Admiral's ship returned the compliment by
the discharge of an equal number Of guns.
French papers received by the editors Of the
New York Daily ADVERTISER. inform that ten
,hous sand Musselmen were beheaded al Con-
stantinople, between the 2lst Of October and
the 10th November, by order Of the Sultan Nah
| mould. That Prince now makes his appear
| ance in public accompanied only by his satel-
! Iites; and the people regard him with such ter
ror, that they hy al his approach IL is be-
heved, however, by the foreign residents, that
he will sooner or later meet the fate Of many Of
his predecessors.
With regard to the negotiations which the
British Ambassador is carrying on with the
Porte, it is believed they are near their accom-
plishment, and that measures will De adopted
favorable to the Greeks. The Sultan, however,
is said to have made declaration, that none Of
that nation shall hereafter be advanced to the
honors Of government; and to supply their
place an academy has been established, for the
instruction Of young Turks in the European
languages. BnH. inner.
Capt. Martinelly, Of the sloop Milton, arri-
we'd at St Augustine, from Key West, and Ha-
,sna IN FIVE days from the former, and eight
from the latter, reports that the Mexican Squad
ron under Com. Porter, was at Key Vest
they had captured two Spanish briggs, from a.
dig, aud sent them TO Vera Cruz.
There had been Frost, al Havana, circum-
stance never known before. The Coffee Trees,
however, were not supposed to be injured.
The Savannah Georgian of the 23G inst says
,ha the scarcity Of Seamen in that port, is so
great, that wages have advanced 10 Eighteen
Dollars.
The Legislature Of North Carolina have fix
ed upon the Sd Of February, for the day Of adj.
journment
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