Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-15
Alley 1y1Da2ssAs,
THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY IS, 1927.

BY an arrival at New-York, Havre papers to
the 9th nlt have been received. They contain
nothing Of importance. We learn verbally
says the New-York Enquirer, that the affairs
Of Portugal are tranquil, the arrival Of the En-
glish troops having terminated any disposition
on the part Of the rebels to interfere with the
new constitution. The Spaniards had became
much alarmed at receiving dispatches from
France, announcing their determination not to
NEEDLE in the affairs Of Portugal, in conse-
quence of which their forces had been with
drawn from the frontiers and the rebels had re-
turned to their homes. Rumors of the death
Of the Duke Of York had reached Paris. The
affairs OF Greece were at stand. There was
great unwillingness on the part of the Pacha
OF Egypt to furnish more troops, and the Sui.
tan, it seems, was willing to listen to media
ton, should it be offered by any prominent con-
tinental power. 1t was generally supposed tina,
if The Greeks were united there would be no
difficulty ia securing their independence. One
additional campaign would settle the contest.
Accounts from Havana, as late as the ID in
slant, have been received at New-York They
state that council had been held at Havana,
at which it was resolved that the squadron
should attempt to cut Commodore Porter out
of the harbor of Key West.
News had Just been received at Havana, that
Spanish private armed ship of % guns, and
60 men, from Porto Rico for Havana, was fall
en- in with by British sloop Of war, which,
supposing the ship to be slave vessel, fired a
gun to bring her to; upon which the ship re-
turned volley of musquetry, and wounded the
Captain severely. The soop Of war then fired
broadside, which killed the I'd lieutenant and
one man, and wounded several others.
The Report Of the Select Committee, on the
Vice Presidents Appeal, Will be found on the
opposite page. We have no room to-day for
Mr.. FloYd's Uietcs the subject, but they shall
have place tomorrow. 1t will be seen by the
Report, MIR Calhoun is UNANIMOUSLY acquitted Of
what he was nevsr charged ruth, except by his old
friend Mix, who, the Committee say, is not 10 be
5elevsd ON his oaih But the connlvance Is another
matter, as will be seen when the whole evidence
shall have been published. The Committee
has discharged its duty fearlessly and honestly,
though much TO the dissatisfaction of McDui-
fie, Ingham, s. Co. who wished 10 confine the
Investigation 10 charge which nobody ever
believed, and Of course to smother every thing
that needed investigation. They have been sad
ly disappointed, as the nation Will soon see
ir MIR Calhoun has taken his seat in The Sc
na,e.-Why?-Does he deem the Committee's
Report conclusive? If so, he acquiesces in the
Justice Of the Report, and consequently &C
knowledges himself guilty of eonmvance, Tor it
is as clear as any proposition in Euclid, that
such is the opinion of five il not six OF the Com
mittee The report is too plain to be miscon'
s,rued, especially when taken in conjunction
with MIR. Floyd's "views." Our readers will
understand the subject much better tomorrow
SUPREME COURT OF THE U. S.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY IA
Uliom Harcourt and Others lessee, VS.. Isaac
GaiRard & o.hers.-Ihe argument OF this cause
was continued by Mr.. Coke for the defendants,
and concluded by Mr. White for the plaintiffs.
Wiliam Montgomery VS.. Gaspard Hernandez
e. Co.-This Cause was argued by Mr.. Ogden
for the appellant, and by Mr.. Key for the appel
lees.
! PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS YESTERDAY
In THE SENArE.-The Vice President OF the
United States this day resumed the Chair Of
the Senate.
| Mr.. Smith Of Md. from the Joint Committee
appointed to report what bills should be acted
on during the remainder Of the session, made a
partial report in reference to those subjects be-
fore the Senate
MIR. Cobb. from the Committee of Claims,
TO which the subject was referred, reported a
bill allowing $1,000 to Peter Hagner, Third
Auditor. for extra services, which was ordered
to second reading.
The bill to aid the State OF Indiana in open.
inp a road, was read a second time and order
ed to third reading.
! Mr.. Eaton presented a letter from member
| of the Columbian Institute, respecting devices