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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-24
From The National Journal.

The disclosure made by DR.. FLOYD, in his
letter to General SMITH, Of the existence and
progress OF the combinations for effecting the
elevation OF General Jackson was somewhat
premature, as relates to their successful issue,
five may Judge from the effect it has produc-
ed throughout the country. There is great
kindness displayed in this attempt to rid the
people of an onerous and troublesome exercise
of privilege, which the gentlemen who are
parties to this combination seem to think ought
not to be imposed upon them; but we have
doubts whether the people will show all the
gratitude which these conspi/niors-we ask par
don--counselors may expect. Should the
people obstnately presist in the determination
to select and elect President for themselves,
without reference to these combinations"
how many golden dreams would thus be dissi-
pated? How many splendid schemes Of ambi-
ton defeated? For the present, however, we
forbear from charging on the subject. The
people are awake to the attempt. The echo
to Dr. Floyd has come back from Georgia, as
we find by the following extract which we
make from the Milledgeville Patriot Of the
l3th instant:
In the Patriot of the 9th, we made some remarks
upon the more than probable existence in country,
of factious party wno bent the Of
the Union; to-day we copy from the National Journal
of the 18th, under the head Of Combinations the con-
tents of letters from General Floyd General Smyh
and we accord it'll the Editor of that paper in SAYING
that the contents of these letters "deseve the ser
GUS consideration of the American People" by all who
properly appreciate the rights Of man.
At present, We know of no particular objection that
could be urged against the fitness of Gen Jackson for
the high office of Chief Magistrate of the American
People, nor his claim their respect for his militia.
nv services, but we have great objections why he
should be made President by any other means than
the free choice of majority Of the freemen Of the
United States uninauenced by any consideration other
than belief of his real fitness for that high and i'm
portant station.
Whoever will consult history, will remark that the
chains of slavery thrown around the freedom Of
man. in every instance and country, BY the means of
political combinations of men in power, but who al
ways covered their real intention under the robe
tended patriotism.
The injurious schemes of such political hypocrites
easily accomplished in days Of Old before the in.
vention of the "worldenlgh types" but at this
day, especially in the United States, the wicked
schemes any, however great their NUMBER or popu
lar their character, cannot succeed, unless they are
laid deeper darkness than human intellect with labo
rious aud unceasing investigation, aided by the warm
est patriotism, can penetrate For ourselves, and we
think the most OF the conductors ofpubc journals will
accord with u.s. are determined 20 ferret out from
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-24
COAL.
BOB SHORT

1t has been reported that bituminous Coal Of
good quality, had recently been found at or in
the neighborhood Of Poushkeepsie, near The
North River Such discovery would be Of
the highest importance. The following is au
extract Of a letter from respectable gentlemaH
Of tha, place, 10 his friend in this city.
"When the ice in the river breaks MP, you
may look for cargo Of Poughkeepsie Coal-no
anthracite, which was talked Of last Spring, but
real good blazing bi,uminous Coal, which hav:
burned, and regard as nearly equal to l.ivr'
pool, making little allowance as having been
got near the surface. That which have burn
ed was knocked of with hammer. The STRAIT.
um Is about ten feet in thickness, and so near
the surface, that no apparatus, other than pick
axes and shovcIs, will be required for getting
i. out. The accompanying minerals are Of the
right kind. ], is probable that, when The sno"
is of, other veins will be found"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-24
Electoral TC,s7
7 otal

With respect to the vote of New York, noJc.
DIV really doubts that Mr. Adams has an over,
wheIming majority of the people Of that stat.
in his favor. If they had general ticket, it is
conceded that he would obtain the entire VOC
1t is probable, that as other states have not i'm.
ta,ed the example of New-York IN laying "a
the state into Districts general ticker vii be
adopted at the next session OF the Legislature.
The hopes Of the opposition rest upon the feet
of the division OF the state into districts, by
which they persuade themselves they will b.
able TO pet some of the votes. But well inform
ed persons in that state assert, that there is no,
district in it which will give its vote TO Gen
Jackson. II should be borne in mind TOO, that
the same prominent persons who are opposed
in tina, state to Mr. Adams, were opposed to
him a, the last election. Mos, ofits promincr,
politicians were divided between Mr.. Clay and
Mr. Crawford, ye, Mr.. Adams prevailed; and
he prevailed because Of his strength among Tie
great body of the people. He has unqueson
ably gained since that period in New-York,by
the wisdom Of the measures OF his adminis,ra.
ton, and by the accession, with few exceptions
OF Mr.. Clay's numerous friends there.
In the above estimate, have not incudedth the
States ofPennsylvania, Virginia, and Missis.
sippi Mr. Adams's prospect Of getting which
is superior to that Of Gen. Jackson's obtaining
the votes Of any Of the states contained in the
list.
a powerful reaction has taken place in
Pennsylvania. That great state, true to the
principles of the American system, sees the
folly of bestowing her suffrage on man whose
party is seeking to subvert her principles
which are those of great majority OF the
Union. Wherever Jaeksonisn can be traced,
you are sure to find opponents to internal im'
provements and domestic manufactures.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-24
From the National hieMgencer.
POLITICAL PRINCIPLES.

The principles Of Party, upon the modern
organization, have nothing 10 do with prinoi-
Piles Of the Constitution A thoruugh.going
party-man has nothing 10 do bu, 10 follow his
leader. He is TO have no opinion OF his own,
nor TO venture TO express one, but such as,
however violently maintained for tn moment,
can be reversed or disowned at the beck OF the
beck ofthe leader. The grand political scheme
for oyer,urning the present Administration, we
have shewn in our review Of the signs Of the
times is not based upon principle, though
some men ofprinciple have doubtless suffered
themselves to be wheedled into the Combina-
ton. Its, on the part the leaders, war for
office, and for office only. In the development:
of the plans Of the party, through It's organ at
New York, we hear nothing about principle. In
place of that, we have tumble o! words, from
which we extract the Information ,ha, there has
been concentration Of sentiment here, at Wash.
ington; by which concentration, ii appears TO be
understood nomination Of President and Vice
President will be made AT the next session Of
Congress; wherefore, IL is best and riSesf that the
People of New York should avoid premature
commiiiaLS, &c. &c.-and, when The Caucus
Nomination shall be made, though having no
idea upon whom il will fall, then, says the Ad.
vocate, we will give il "cordial, warm, and
honea support In quoting lhls tissue OIL ao-
surdity, we mean no particular dsrespect TO the
Editor Of the Advocate. He is laboring in his
vocation. To be "hoaest,'' means, in his vo-
cahu'ary, to pocket his own opinions, and adopt
those which are prescribed 10 him. This is
the principle 10 which the Editor pledges his
fidelity. 1t is the principle of party organiza-
lion, according to The improved system, by
means Of which great things may be effected
within the limits of a single State, but which
(thanks 10 Heaven) never can be brought into
successful operation in this National Govern.
ment, composed offour and twenty distinct Re.
publics, differing in their political notions, par
iiali,ies, and prejudices SO far at least that they
can never be drilled upon the new SYSTEM
They never can be so Disciplined as TO pheeI BIZ
platoons, or change front BY divisions, at the word
of command. The experiment was commenc-
ed some years ago-and, failing at the moment
was abandoned for the time, aud until it could
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-24

Winchester, Va. he has, at considerable expense yef
much improved the Stages and Horses, and now PIE
pared to accommodate passengers comfortably. Th:
Stage leaves Mr. Clagetts, (Cty Iavern,) Alexandra,
every Monday, "Wednesday, and Friday, at half past
o'clock, A. NJ. arrivngto breakfast at Fairfax Court
Houae at half past 6, (and in time for the FauqueI
stage to Warrenton, Orange Court House, &c dine at
the Bell Tavern in Middeburg, (kept by the subsc'
ber, and arriveat !errys Ferry early same evening"
lodge there, and arrive at Winchester next morning to
breakfast, and in time to take the Stage TO Staunto,
&C. Returning, leaves Capt. McGuire's Hotel. WIN
chester, at III O'Clock, A. NJ Mondays, WedneSdfs
and Fridays arrive Berrys Ferry early in the even
ing, lodge there, next morning breakfast in Middle
burg, dine at Fairfax Court House, ard arrive at AltN
andria early in the evening Persons travellngto VIC
West and Southwest, will find this cheap, comfort
BILE, and expeditions route, having close carriages on
most of the road, and but Little travelling after ngDI
The proprietor has also provided himself with aen'.
horses, sober, careful, and experienced drivers
passengers may rely having every attention pa'o
their comfort and convenience, and from has Pefso-
attention and determination to please, hopes to ree
share of public patronage =,
Fare through from Alexandria to Winchester "
six dollars. JOHN Bofp
Mdllebnrg, Cd March, 1927.
The Editors OF the Alexandria Gazette and Wllchss
ter Republican are requested 10 publish the apU ",
once week for six months, and forward their ACCOM-
to j. d.
march 9-1awom
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-24
From The Charleston Courier.

Lapromptu ON reading the late Duel correspondence
pDu6fc, you were surely right
In dcemng it no triAe,
To let the fierce Kentuckian fight
With his Internal rife.
His offer of "a rest" wont do
The scheme is not profound;
So plain his meaning is, that you
Shall take it-undey ground.
BOB SHORT
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-24

their dark holds, and expose to public view, every en-.
my to the rights Of man and our beloved country Is
we did not do this, at every iIsS, We would not BE-
worthy to conduct a public press; nor would We 4.
serve the patronage OF our numerous readers.
From he Lexington Ky. } Reporter Of .iiorcA 2,
WASHINGTON, FtB. 20, 1927
TO the Editor-You will naturally expec,,ho
result of my inquiries, as to the prospects Of the
approaching Presidential contest have TAX.
en- some pains since my arrival here 10 inform
myself, and can with much confidence presep,
YOU with ihe following estimate OF votes Tia.
will be Civ. n for Mr.. Adams:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-24
Line of Stages from Alexandria to
Staunton, Va. via Winchester.

The subscriber respectful!
informs the public that, har'
ing become the proprietor oftL'
. 4 -. H. C,,z.-. H.. L. o.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-09-27
RUSSELL'S
Itch Ointment.

This choice and safe mestine iss~id 10 be
superior TO any now i'm use. for thar disagree.
able and troublesome complaint the itch IL
is so certain in its operation, that no person
troubled with the above disorder, ought TO be
without It. IL is remedy for cutaueous G.
ruptions, scorbutic affections of the head, salt
rh, lm, or any other breaking out which ari.
ses from the sharp humors of the blood II is
highly recommended for the scratchers on
horses, and is said 10 be certain cure if ap.
piled in scsson.-Price as cents box.
The above medicine is for sale by Doct r
r. HArAap, and Doct A. 2. MooRs, Newport,
with Geo. Hammond, X Co. Wexford and
with the Druggists in New-York and Prov.
dence, and in the principal stores in the north.
ern states Newport, may IL. 1877.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-09-27

toast which was received with acclama.
| ton:
"La Fayette, the friend, pupil, and coad-
jutor Of Washington, toe knoso no higher
euLogy."
General La Fayette Immediately arose
and while the most profound silence pre-.
valed---spoke as follows. "During a
course OF more than half century and a
series Of ofsuccessive American generations,
every opportunity has afforded me new ia
yours from them to acknowledge and new
patriotic sympathes To exchange. Now,
gentlemen, whilst offer my respectful
thanks for your very gratifying toasts no.
ticing one Of your veterans, an adopted son
OF our matchless Washington, we have in
common to remember how last year OH the
the hftleth Anniversary Of American Inde-
pendence, when we were oil in our con-
vlvial meeting commemorating the three
surviving signers OF that immortal Declar-
alton, two Of them, the ono its illustrious
author, the othe. its strenuous supporter,
had gone on that same day, as Il were,
hand in hand, to join our departed reyolu-
tonary companions. And may be indulg-
ed to observe, that it has been TO me Pc
culiar blessing to be allowed, after forty
years absence once more To embrace these
two friends with whom, in public labours,
on both sides Of the Atlantic, and by the
ties of personal affection, had been so
long, and so intimately connected to have
had time to dolig ghtinmutual congratulations
that immense uDexampled national pros
perty, private welfare and domestic felic-
ity, the evident result ofa successful strug-
gle for freedom and independence, and of
those peculiar, and truly epresentative'in.
stitutions, for which has been happily crea.
ted the name of sell fgODernmeHt, which may
be considered as the character of good
sense and the Legitimacy Of mankind. ]
therefore beg leave to propose the follow
ing toast. SER Gorernment-may His a
merican neotogism become universal Ian
guage"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-09-27
RUSSELL'S
Stomach Bitters.

HNHESE celebrated Bitters are composed
Il purely ofvegetableso Of the most innocent
yet specific virtues they are recommended
particularly for restoring weak constitutions
cleansing and strengthening the stomach, and
increasing the appetite also, preventive a.
gaiost the cholera morbus, removing nausea,
vomiting, heart burns, weakness in the breast,
pain in the stomach, and other symptoms o.
aatulencc and indigestion they possess pro'
perties peculiar 10 themselves, OF ccnvertin
new rum and whiskcy into stimulating anc
invigorating s,omachic cordial one box will 4
tlncturo one gallon of spirts.--Price as cts
a box.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-09-27
AfsrcIIanc0uS.
From the Virginia Gazottel

american System Facts speak for them.
selves, and contradict the predictions of
those opposed to the protection Of our ma
tional industry. la every instance where
the government has by high duty enabled
the American to get to work before he was
ruined by British capitalists, the article pro.
tected has fell in price to the consumer,
Plain cotton cloth sold (of an inferior quail
ity) ut 30 cents +; better can now be had at
3 cents the yard and in place of sending
money to India to purchase humhumns, our
outward bound vessels take large quaint.
ties of cotton cloth to that country.
cotton, before the high protected duty was
imposed, sold at the northern factories at
from 7O to S5 cents, by the 9uantity--the
same quantity Of yarn can now be had in
any quantity, at % cents, whilst the En-
glish price current quotes the lowest prices
at more than ~ cents per ID. and in few
years we anticipate that shipments of cot
ton yarn, or cloth, will be made to Great
Britain in place ofthe raw material. When
the duty on cut nails was laid, the price
was l3 cents the ID. now any quantity can
be had Tin Alcxandriu) at seven cents.
The price ofwriting paper, when the duty
was laid, was for No. l, about So so; it can
now be had at So 25. These are facts
which admit Of no dispute, and established
the principle we have ever advocated. Give
American enterprise a fair start, and the
genius Of the people will ensure success tc
the exertions offreemen.
One striking advantage is mentioned by
every person who has visited any OF the
northern manufacturing villages. The
poor class are without exception, well pro.
vided for-their wages keep them frou,
want, and the knowledge oftheir ability 10
maintain themselves, has removed that dc
basement that exists in the lower rank oi
this and other states. The rising genera
tion are by this means prepared to act ar
honorable part in after life, and feel some
of,hat pride which should he cherished il
the bosom Of every freeman.
Ii is certainly sound policy to enc courag,
the making OF every article necessary il
the event ola foreign war. Noperson con
vcrsant with the evils encountered in tn
last war, eau be so traitorous TO their coun
try as to wish to have them again encoun
tered.
Celebration Of the Fourth of July 1897 a
Pdrs.--The Americans in Paris celebrat
cd the anniversary of Independence, in tn
usual style, this year. The number Q
those who joined in the celebration wa
unusually great. Eighty persons sat dow
20 dinner. His cxcellency James Brown
Minister Of the United States at the Cour
Of France, General La Fayettee, his 90
opd Secretary, honored the festivity, a
invited Guests. After the regular toasts
NJ Burnat Consul of the United States q
0esis, who presided, proposed The following
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-09-27
NOTICE..

THE late Firm of JAMES s. HENRY
II PITMAN must be settled without de-
lay Therefore all persons indebted TO, O.
having demands against the said Firm
will call at the store No. 93 Thames
street, and adjust the same. Al accounts
not settled by the 20th September next.
will be placed in the hands of an Attorney
for collection, SC.
O. The Subscriber notifies all persona
indebted to hin by Note or Book account
previous to 9th June last, unless they arc
settled by the Ist October next, they viii
be found in the hands of an Attorney.
HENRY PITMAN.
n. B All persons having demands a.
galnst II. Pitman, will call al 90, and re-
ceive payment. Aug. %.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-09-27
n NcTISE.

A LII Tavern Keepers and Retailers Of
"A Sprtuous Liquors, are hereby notiti-
cd that their Licenses expired on the 9TH
INST. and they are hereby requested to call
immediately at the Town Clerks office,
and renew the same. BY order,
JS". B. u. H0UL-4.vD, Council Clerk
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-09-27
THE FAR HOME.

inE J. AK HUME.
look'd on the bright and burning sun,
When no set beneath the wave,
And red clouds DER the dark earth hung,
Like banners DER a grave;
The ocean in iis farthest bound,
Had a wild and fiery hue;
And thought heard living sound
From the lands might not view.
II spoke not to my inward thought,
AS if on land or sea,
There lay the home my heart had sought,
Or where its rest could be;
And felt as if their hopes we're gone,
That soothd my heart before,
When thought the sense of wo and wrong
Might DO lost on some far shore.
watch'd till the stars of ev'ning shone
In The blue vault of the sky
But felt my spirit dark and lone,
Mid their m6nity;
For in that vast and glorious shrine,
Where thousand bright worlds hung,
Could single out that world Of mine,
To which my thought had clung'
It turn'd me to the earth again
To lone and silent dell,
Where fountain hushd the slcepless brain,
And its gushing waters fell;
A quiet grave was at my feet,
Where once had CHERISHED slept,
And the calm Of that resting place was swee
AS the thoughts Of him wept.
And whom then found my heart its home'---
Mid tho bright isles of the man'--
Or, was it where whate'er may roam,
Hath now no mark Of pain!
Oh! was it not in that quiet place,
Whorc the suffering heart might see,
The reposo of that which boro the trace
Ofits own mortality.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-09-27
Anderson's COUGH Nrops

The most valuable Medicine ever in use,
Coughs, ConsumpionS, and .4siLmns.
INillS new and healing Balsam bids fair
l. to rival every medicine heretofore
discovered for coughs and complaints OF
the lungs leading to consumption. and even
in seated consumptions it has lately been
used by many with the most surprising sue.
cess. If certificates from persons OF the
highest respectabihty or the great and in
creasing demand for them may be called
proof OF its good effects tits proved. Scarce
~ case OF colds, coughs, pain i'm the side,
diihculty OF breathing, want of sleep aris-
ing nom debility, or even consumptioRs,
but may be relieved by the timely usc OF
this medicine. Every genuine bottle has
.fnderSon'S Cough Drops
stamped on it, and the directions are all
signed by James .Nelien.
These Drops generally give ease in
most cases Of coughs, colds, difficulty of
breathing, wheeling, tightness of the chest,
consumptions, and pain in the side. The
aged will experience relief equally agreoa-
bic and instantaneous, even when the
lungs are affected.
O. BE particular, as each penuine bot
tie has Anderson's Cough Drops" stamp
ed on it; and that each OF the directions are
signed IN writing by "Jamcs Mclen":
no others are genuine.
Price One Dollar for large, and Gfts
cents for small bottles.
Tie ADORE Medicine IS for Sale by
SAMUEL w. VINSON,
DRUGGIST AND APoTHFCARY,
No. III, Thames-street
who mas for sale constant supply of the
best kinds Of
Medicines, Drugs, Sc.
Also soldwholesale and retail, Ivy George
III. Tillinghast, John II Mason, Provi3ence;
DIR. Tibbitts, Warwick; Benjamin Bateman.
East-Greenwich; Daniel Carpenter, Ux-
bridge; David Farnum, Smithfeld: DR..
Briggs, Bristol; Thomas Taylor, Little Rest,
Rowse Babcock, Westerly; DR. Tillnghas,.
Wexford; Jeremiah Williams. Warren.
Daniel Brewer, Taunton, and the Post Mas.
ter in Slatersville,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-09-27
Y0 - YE y.
(SELECTED.l
THE MARINERS FUNERAL.

No bell was TOLD, and no dirge was sung,
Ere his body we gave to the billow;
No funeral peal o'er his corse we rung,
Ere no slept on his briny pillow.
No hearse, with tho pomp Of it's sable plume,
In It's dark cold bosom conveyed him,
But silent and slow, in his watery tomb,
With grief We reluctantly laid him.
Yet he lay not unhonor'd 'd--for over his head
The flag Of his country was flying,
Which oft he had wav'd mid the heaps Of the
dead,
And rekinGed the eyes Of the dying.
The moonbeam show'd, by its radiance bright,
Each mariner lowIy kneeling:
and kiss'd on each rugged and sunburnt cheek
gem of the purest feeling
As slowly ho sunk in the dark green wave,
The night.breeze sigh d DER the ocean
And joined the lament, for the un,imely grave
Which Glld, meath the billows oomnotion
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-09-27
Eagle Coffee House,

.Vt'eporf, Rhode. 7sIdnd.
THOMAS TOWNSEND, Informs his
IL Friends and the Public, that this Es-
tablishment is now Opened for the Recep-
tion Of Company, and every possible atten-
ton will be paid to the comfort and con-
yenicnce Of those who patronise it.