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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
MELANCHOLY sHIPWRECK.
Extract ofa letter fran, Capt james DID, late moser
of6rig P,tonsQc. of Boston,

Extract ofa letter fran, Capt james II DID, late mosser
0f6rfg Po!0mQc Of Boston,
ST. CRuz, TENERIFFE, Nov. 90, 1925.
Sir: am sorry to have to announce TO you
the unfortunate loss ofthe Potomac. When we
had performed our quarantine, aht; discharged
oul cargo that we had TO Grand canary, we
came directly to this place, and were waiting
here 10 obtain license from the government 10
take passengers, for within few months an Or
der has been sent OH, here from the king, pre-
venting all foreign vessels from taking natives
of these islands away; consequently we kept the
vessel here to wait the result Of an interest with
the government, TO 60 on with the expedition,
and finally, few days previous TO the loss CT
me vessel, we succeeded, and had taken in
large quantity Of stores, Sc, for the passengers;
and The day before we were ready TO sail for
I.azaret,n. there came on one Of the most ire
mentlous hurricanes that the Oldest inhabitants
remember to have witnessed in these islands.
Notwithstanding it came on very suddenly, and
right on shore, had got oil 4 chain cable and
anchor, from the shore, before the commun!ca-
ton 10 The vessel became impracticable; but the
storm ragged with increasing fury, every vessel
par,ed and went on tothe beach, one after ano-
th.r. the wind hauling every Is minutes so
fast that no vessel could ride strain on more
,bsn one cable, till at length my small bower
parted, and the chain was let go, and scope
yesred out-the ca-was very bad-the boats
all washes avay-the vessel was unable to
bear so hard labour, and leaked very badly; still,
every thing was done TO keep her free, AMI 10
save her, bu: all in yain--at half past nine,
the best bower parted, and the chain and an
chor would no: bring her ~ and she was dash
ed against the rocks--and in five minutes no.
thing was to be seen Of the Potomac but some
small pieces aaoat in the sSrf; and with her.
my mate and cook shared the same fate, oil
the rest, some made their escape by throwing
themselves from the yards and rigging on to
The rocks, and some were thrown up by the sea
on 10 ;he rocks, with broken arms and legs; and
have scarcely recovered yet sufficiently TO
write yoa description Of the shocking scene.
The general destruction in all The islands has
not left a vessel that we can procure"
rhe Potomac was to take hcr passengers at
Lazarc;to. and proceed to Monie'idec.J
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
NEW STEAM ENGINE.

The SaieM Register notices with comment'a-
tons an invention Of Mr.. Dixon OF that place
fl is described as being without any "boier.
and consequently that oumbrous End dangerous
part of a steam engine is enlirely,got rid OF
But. instead OF il, there is cylindrical vessel
Of cast iron, feet in length, foot in ex,er-
nal diameter, and about inches IN thickness,
which is called the 2etort. This retort stands
IN an air furnace, and is surrounded with the tu-
81, which is of coal. In this retort the steam Is
generated exactly as fast as it is waited. This
is effected by force pump, worked by the ma
chinerv which forces the water, with an air
vessel, similar TO that Of a common fire engine.
From this air vessel lhe water is conveyed into
the 2etort, where through tube perforated
with innumerable small holes, it is dispersed in
the form of mist, and instantly converted into
steam. In order TO sci the machine IN motion,
there i. another force pump worked by hand,
few strokes Of which forces sufficient quanli-
" Of water into the Retort to give the first i'm
pulse 10 the machinery"
The Register notices its operation in the pre-.
scnce of several spectators in the town Of Lyon.
The machine was applied TO drive small!
steam boat, fitted up for the occasion, which
made an excursion for mile across the pond
The boat moved at the rate Of about six miles
on hour. The power Of he machine not only
kept up 10 the last moment, but even acted with
an increased energy This is proof that the
neat of,he retort can be maintained without a
ny Giminution. When the boat stopped, there
was no blowing off Of steam, anc no apprehen-
sion from the mel lcc, OF the engineer to take
care Of the safety valve. The whole was harm
less in an instant. Thus i, appears tina, boil
er barely or the size Of the cylinder 10 the COM
mon steam engine, would be sufficient for the
purpose Of generating steam for this most use
ial piece Of machinery.
We are indebted TO friend Tor the following
information and explanation Of the decision OF
the Supreme Court OF the United States, IS to
the validity Of State insol,eni laws, when plead
ed against aliens. or citizens OF other States;
whence it will be seen that they are declared IN
valid, as against such parties, and IN all cases.
as imperative and OF no effect in the courts OF
he United States This is most important
decision, and renders a bankrupt aet oy Con-
sress, more than ever, desirable
Ne,p- York american
WASHINGTON, 18th March, 1927.
The Judgment Of the Supreme Court was
pronounced to-day, upon the questions :eserv-
ed as TO the validity and effect OF the o's'e
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21

Resoly.d, That in the Hon. Henry Claw. we also
Mace the most entire confidence, the con,emnt
lille slang of"6argain and corruption, notwiih.
standing.
Resoived, That 10 the. next presidential cleo.
ton, we will support electors who will BE- in IA.
vor of re-elecling John Q. Adams to the nresi-
Dental chair.
Resoired. That we, who are Mew Cou-f Men
cannot but reject, without hesitation. the al.
tempt TO identify US as party, with the SIM
porters of Gen. Jackson. We act from princ.
pie
Resolved, That in supporting the Hon. Tho.
mas Metcalfe at the nextCongrrssional election.
we will evince the sincerity Of our resolves.
The las, Missouri Republican which ha i,
come to hand, contains the. following para
graph and letter:
"'The su5ioined has been sent to us for nub.
LEGATION. as the copy Of letter addressed bv
several citizens ofLouisiana, and its neighbour.
hood, to Gen. Duff Green.
"Lou1snNA, Mo. Jan. eSth. 1897.
"Gen. Green. We, having subscribed to YOUR
united States Telegraph expecting that, al
though it was an avowed Opposition paper. it
would be conducted in spirit OF candor and
decent regard to truth; and finding it no, TO an
swer our expectations, wish i, to be discontin.
ued on the receipt of this note.
The amount of the subscription we are vii.
ling to pay, but wish to avoid the additional ex
pense Of postage.
"1'hc hrst number we received at this Office.
was that Of December 81, containing pi,itu
rattle of poetry, entitled John Adams son, nv
10 John,''a Federal song which excited ge.
neral disgust here, and the subsequent num-
beers not being, in our estimation in the leas,
improved, has induced US to take this STEP.
awe are, &c."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
Nif,5Hsx A. lN,DiRgAs
uoSpsn.Y MORNING, MARCH 81, 1897.

The Jacket ship Algonquin,arriTed atPhila-
d,Iphia from Liverpool, has brought Ains &
MESSENGER who is said TO be the bearer of the
convention relating to Slaves and other pro-
n,r,v carried off by the British during the late
war. It's also said that he is the bearer Of in
formation touching the Colonial Trade.
A letter from Gibraltar, dated the 10Th Of ia
mary. savs-"The markets are favorable Tor
The articles Of Flour. Tobacco, Sugars and
Cotton. Considerable sales Of Flour had been
made a, to So. per barrel, good deal will be
" ap,ed for Spain and Portugal, and we hope
this will conduce to sustain the article TO tar
,rices. Prime Kentucky Tobacco was selling
., S95.-Havana Sugars brisk Sloi IL cwt.
and 81 Brown, pr li2lbs. n. o Cotton BIS
IS, a, which we made large sales. Cuba o.
bocco was current, S24 TO S27 per III lbs.--
Exchange on London II per cent. ADVANCE
Dollars 81 per cent. premium.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
George Ill. OuHey

RESPECTFULLY tenders his services to the pub
IL lie as MECHANIC. Having been accustomed
to work in Iron Steel Brass, Silver and Gold he thinks
he may be useful. Locks and Keys repaired at the
shortest notice, and the most reasonable terms
Those who may favor him with their custom will not
be disappointed. His shop is on Royal, one door
north of Cameron street, near the Market.
march u q
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
New Auction and Commission
Store.
JAMES e. BARRY.


ID EGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that
Dhe has this day taken out licence as Auctonecr,
and will thankfully receive and faithfully execute all
business entrusted to his care The principles on
which he intends conducting the business, will be SIM
liar those which regulate establishments in Bal
more, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, and which
he is induced to hope will give general satsfaction.-
To Merchants and others at distance, the most salts.
factory references can be given, and when required.
reasonable advances will be made, on the arrival Of
property to be disposed of at auction.
He will be always ready to attend to the sale Of
Real, and Personal Estate, Stocks Household furni.
ture, &c. &c.
find has no,D on Sale,
His present extensive stock of Retail Dry Goods
which he will sell wholesale RETAIL to customers for
Cash, at prime cost he being DESTROYS to dispose OF
them previous to his first Public Sale, Of which notice
will be given in the Papers.
Having rented large story fire proof Warehouse
those who consgn may have perfect security against
fire; he is determined in addition to have full nsur
ance effected on all consignments.
mar 13-- JAMES L. BAhhi.
The National Intelligence, Baltimore American,
| Poulson's American philadelphia New YORK Daily
Advertiser, and the Boston Patriot viii insert re 4
boye every other time three times, and SEND their ac-
counts Immediately to this ONCE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
Mechanics bank,

4 MIDDLE AGED MAN, not long since from the
n country-who has been engaged as Deputy Clerk
in one of the counties in Va and who has had consd
erabIe experience in mercantile pursuits, is DESTROYS
of employment in this place, in Counting Room, or
otherwise-the most nexceptionable recommends
tons can be given-Apply to the Editors.
mar lQ--eof
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
mar IA
MarShaI's Sale.

MarShal's Sale.
NilIL be sold for cash, on Monday tie 18th day Of
w April merit, at o'clock in the afternoon, all the
right, title and interest of Abiel Holbrook, in and to
the following property.
GA GNE PRIME HOUSE AND LOT,
Qssl situated Thomas Alley, and fronting on said
alley % feet, and extending north and south ~ feet
inches.
Also, one other Lot,
with all the improvements thereon, situated the
west side Of Washington street, beginning ITO feet
inches from Duke street, and running south on Wash.
ington street a. feet; thence west 90 feet inches;
thence north 60 feet, thence east 81 feet thence north
feet, east 81 feet to the beginning Sold to satisfy
an execution in favor of the Farmers Bank ofAlexan-
dria, assignee of T. ]. Lee.
C. SCOTT, d NJ.
march IA for T. Ringgold, Marshhal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
Fruit and Gin.
district Of Columbia,

County Of H7er0nd''a, "t -,
Wm er an Chief Judge Of the United States
G r,r, 1 "f .e Dist 1T Of columbia to be dis
charged om under the act o for coa
debtors wthnthe D DIST, :. g oeocI
bia, on the second Monday in , A1a when and
At Il. the seeS;tors arc required to attend
march 1915
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
MarshaA's Sale.

WILL be sold for cash Wednesday the 18Th day
w ofApril neat, at O'Clock in the afternoon, all
the right title and interest of William B Wilson. in
and to lot of ground situated the side Of Fair
faxstreet, and binding Fairfax street 26 feet and
extending back, eastwardy, ll5-it being the lot
Sold to satisfy executon in favor Of Henry Howard,
use, &c. c. SCOTT, ID. NJ.
For T. Ringgold, Marshal.
mar IA Stawts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
Notice.

r ATTENDED the sale fthe ls:n Nicholas Young 'E
some short time since. and bid in property to IN. n,
amount of $1,000 or $780, and beng pr, heP National
1omRy w' executor George Young either
s S ..,.s or eommon honesty or perhaps
Ss t rsS Ss' o. sa d The sale ss
chasing the following servants to wt s Se and
Be.,ey, Jacob, Mace; sf',sy Alfred FRED DULANy
Charles County, Md. March 2l-'t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
MRS ANN s. MAnH

RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the pub.
Z tic, that she continues her SCHOOL for the in.
FIRST Of May next she will be assisted BY her daughters
(now in Philadelphia, qualifying themselves) when she
will be enabled to receive more scholars. To those
branches Of education taught, will be added,
Grammar and Geography Also, MUSIC e PAINT!
ING, and Cotton and Lace Work.
march 20-d5t 2awt1M
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21

We are authorized to announce
GEO. W. M.cnAK, Esq. as candidate to represent
Prince William county in the next General Assembly
of Virginia
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21

We are requested to announce
GEORGE CHICHESTER, Esq, Of Fairfax County,
Va Candidate for the General Assembly at the next
election.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
Young AysOn Yea, &c

Q Chests Y. Hyson tea, hne quarry
DO cloves & lbs each, landing from the schooner
Alexandra from Boston, and for sale by
AieAan; sst iFon '' S MEssERsMITH.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
From the PrOuidsnce, R. I Journal, March ..
MR. McDUFFIF.


We understand the Jackson club, (they cannot
be called partv1 in Boston, were most sadly
afflicted on learning that the report, that Mh
McDuffie had been shot, was not rrue The
whole matter had been arranged for complete
blow up of Mr.. Clay and all The Admnis,ra.
ton. 1t was settled by the clcarcst proofs tina,
Mr. Clay was al the bottom Of he whole affair,
and that General Metealfe and his rifle were
merely the instruments directly employed by
the Secretary Of State (winked at Of course bv
The Presidency Tor the purpose ofpu,,ins this
troublesome member Of the Opposition out of
the way. Whether an article Of this i'm
port had been actually prepared for the Bos-
ton paper most likely to catch at it, by the
aid of lis patron Senator and other wise heads,
we are unable to say-bu, the disappointment
was sad one, when il was found tina, Mr.. Nc
Duffie would not consent to be shot, though
fol the greatest possible benefit 10 his own par
ty 1t is unprecedented this uncivil conduct of
the South Carolina Representative, will draw
down upon him the indignation Of the Jackson
party-,hough il is not understood that they
pretend to charge him with "chnnge Of opinion, -
on the subjec, Of lodging duel.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21
AUCTIONS.
Public Sale.

VUHNC OdIc.
nv AaTURDaY the 21a day Of -1prif nezt, at o.
- clock p. the subscriber will offer at public
l.T. sale at Cats Tavern near Alexandria tract
EESss of land in the County Of Fairfax,
fHG Containing One Hundred Rtyes,
e4As Situated on the north side ofthe Little Rive.
turnpike road and beginning at the east abutment Of
the bridge over Accotnk Rua-now occupied By
thomas X. Bealle. The above sale will he made UNI
der the authority ola deed Of from the said Beae
to the subscriber. Terms cash.
Ri TAYLOR, Trustee.
feb Is Stawts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21

New Establishment.
oBLE II. JOHNSON respectfully announces to
his friends, and the public in general, that he has
commemorative manufacture of every description Of
Saddles, Trunks & Harness,
on the south side of King street, four doors below
toyai-street, Alexandria He hopes ample expe.
renee IN all the various branches of his business, will
insure HIM portion of patronage from those who may
need any thing in that line; and he pledges himself
the fathtulness neatness and durability Of all work
conhded to him, which will always be executed under
his own superintendent.
Old Saddles
Neatly covered, and rendered good as new. All or.
ders promptly complied with, and upon terms as &C.
commodating as those Of northern cities
march 90 3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21

A respectable meeting OF the ci'izens of the
County of Bfacken, in the town Of Augusta,
Krn,uckyss took place on the 18th ult This
meeting was conveyed for the purpose OF con-
sul,ing relative to the Importation OF salt, in
consequence Of the great monopoly OF that arti-
Gle. Having assembled, however, it was deter
mined 10 take the sense Of the meeting on the
subject Of the next Presidential election. CO.
lionel John Payne was called 10 the Chair, and
Martin Marshall, Esq. was appointed oecreta-
nv. The following preamble and resolutions
were then unanimously agreed to,--Not. Journal.
The citizens Of Bracken county. notwith-
standing they have remained SILENT have not
viewed with unconccrn the past and approach
ing Presidential elections. With deep regret
have we witnessed the many publications in
tended 10 dcfame some OF our most enlis htened
statesmen aud Jealous patriots Nor can we
be regardless of the exertions now made, 10 Gle
va,e TO the Office Of Chief Magistrate OF the
Union citizen, whose only qualification is OF
military character, upon the ruin, oil those,
whose course for the last twenty years, has de-
serycdly placed them at the head OF that splen'
did assembly of statesmen who now so ABLY di'
rect the councils Of the nation; Therefore,
RcsoLed That we have the most entire conn
dence in the wisdom, virtue, and PATRIOTISM oil
the prescn, Chief Magistrate of the Union. II
is true, he was not our first choice; kentucky's
darling son, he who had indeed "6lled the mea, .
sure Of his country's glory" was the object Of
our most anxious hopes. Nor VIII we say mat
the present Chief Magistrate was even our sec
ond choice; but, restricted as we were then re-
duced to The alternative, Adams or Jackson
a statesman or "mflitary ehiet,am I'VE
could no, hesitate to sanction the election OF our
worthy representative.
Resolved, That in voting for John Q Adams
in preference TO Andrew Jackson, the Hon
Thomas Metcalfe truly represented the citizens
of the County of Bracken, a par, Of his eonstis-
uents
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21

Juoo1aSAur-At, the festival Of Jugeernaut,
in 1925, the number Of pilgrims was said to be
100000. Twenty thousand Of these are sup
posed to have persisted, either a, the festival,
or OH their return. Mr.. Sutton Of Cuttack
writes, that last year, 1925 on an exten, Of
ground less than two acrs, lie saw 90 dead bo-
dies, and in another place las, all purifying.
The attendance in July last was small COM
pared with the former year.
The image ofthe Idol is 60 feet high, stretch
ing up in conical form, and 80 feet wide at the
base. The image has a large black face, with
enormous eyes, and large red mouth, extend
ing from ear 10 ear The inage is dec orated
with gay wollen clothes OF differen, colors, and
is moved on ponderous car with heavy wheels,
the spokes of which extend beyond the felloes
for the purpose Of more effectually crushing
and mutilating the bodies Of the victims.
Chris. Reg.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-01
sale. ,
Mattawoman Fishery for Sale.
april As

vIyHE subscriber offers for SALE that well known Fish
ery and the F,iR!H attached to it, at the mouth
Mattawomsn Creek on tie Potomac RIVER IN chal'eS
county, MARYLAND, of which he is the proprietor
This is the first Herring Fishery the RIVER and Shao
are also taken at it in considerable quantities Inc
land AMI water custom both very extensive ana -
creasng annually. The improvements CONSIST oi
large brick dwelling salt and store houses, houses ior
the accommodation of the hands, and sheds for curing
FISH, with watts and stands sufficient to contain AT one
time three thousand barrels. There can be put up on
this shore With ten thousand barrels in season
The apparatus consists of two large Seines very SUI
perior boat capstans of the most improved kind lamps
for lighting the shore, and every other convenience TO
be found the best establishments all IN compie'e
order The improvements have been made,' ana 'he
apparatus constructed within the last four years. and
every thing is of the best materials. The expenditure
on shore, has been in that tme upwards OF seven
thousand dollars.
This Fishery has produced, clearef all current ear
penses as will appear from his books, for the three
years when ished BY him person AN interest per an
mum on up wards of thirty thousand dollars
The tract ofand adjoining, contains about loo acres
all first rate river low groundsmore than halt OF II
has been manurcd produce ten barrels OF corn per
acre AID every year. third part might be MANFRED
from the oall of the shore.-l lies beautifully level,
and there ia about acres of reclaimed marsh ready
to put down grass-rhe farm good for 500 barrels
of corn and from $40 1000 bushels Of wheat or SO
hogsheads of tobacco per annum.
fIavng removed permanently, from that part OF the
country it will now be sold for little more than, the defu'
al cost of the improvements The most reasonable time
will be given the payments provided their puncu-
atty is well secured
Should it not be disposed of previously, he wiU fish
IL again ia person, the coming season
Letters, seekmgany further information, directed to
him at Port Tobacco, Charles county, Maryland, until
the 1st of May, and afterwards to Williamsburg, Wiz
ginia, will meet prompt attention.
march 2-lawtf MASON.
n The Editors of the National Intellgencer, Bal
t;more American, and Poulson's American philadel-
pha) will please insert the above once week for two
months in their respective papers, and send their &C
counts tothis Office for payment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-01
PATENT
SPRING SADDLES.

HAVING obtained Of Thomas G. Prettyman, the
III right for the District of Columbia, to make his
Patent Spring Saddles which for ease to the rider and
safety to the horse, are more highly recommended
than any previous or later invention in Saddles, and
which are now manufactured by me at the sign of the
Hobby Horse, of King and Royal Streets where
invite the public and my friends to confer their pa
tronage. pledge myself to furnish them with as
good materials and workmanship as they procure
at any other establishment in town, not only in the
Spring Saddle, but in all articles my line, at prices
to suit the present state of business.
dec 50-3m X. F. DEGGE, Agent.