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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25

from this single fact, that the general power Of
he TWO monarchies, including that whichis the
source Of power, knowledge, was, if no, exactly
in this ratio, at least in proportion which could
not widely differ from it-let US, with grea, mo-
Iteration say, one fourth as great, that is, il is
more than probable that the power Of England
is, at this moment, $500 times as great as was
that Of Egypt, at the period when this pyramid
was constructed When we consider the reach
ofintellect which is necessary to devise the steam
engine, in its present state; together with its
general influence upon civilization, and the
part It acts in national prosperity, ii would be
impossible for nation which il has made ma
ny times as powerful as another by its direct eff
feet, TO be less Than one fourth as great in every
branch where lis motion is only indirect.
by the power of steam every mac hine to
which it is applied receives, not an addition,
but multiplication offorce The power thus
produced in 1920, was computed to be equal
to $4,000 horses, or about 2,24o,Ooo men
At this moment steam. on account Of its many
new applications, and the improvements made
in the manner of employing it, may perform
the work of near three millions Of men in the
United Kingdom.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
wERsrER,s DICTIONARY.

We are praiifsd 10 learn that Mr.. Converse,
the publishrr OF this great national work, has
nut il 10 press, with the expectation that 1t may
he com,,lr,ed in the course of the ensuing
twelve or fifteen months. For his liberalily and
enterprise in undertaking this laborlous and re-
sponsible task, we hope and trust he VIII be
handsomely remunerated. his subscription
list contains many highly respectable names;
but il will require many more even To ind-nnl-
fy him for his expenses. In a case OF TINS Kind,
we have the fullest confidence that both the
learned and iAdefatigable author, and the re-
p,ctable publisher, viii receive something be-
yond mere indemnity fur. their industry and
hazard. Fro,n he size of this work, and the
great expense Of publication, il is not to be ex-
pec,ed that a second edition will be published
in MANY wears 1t is therefore important TO
those who intend 10 obtain il, to add their names
to the subscription seasona6ly, that the publish
or NAV determine what number Of copies he
may safely strike oil.
We commend this work TO our countrymt!i,
as one of very i'm 2orlant nature, alculated 10
advance the interests ofscience, and the literary
reputation Of our country.
The following is more particular account
Of il. with which we hav- been furnished:
"rbe Vocabulary Of this work Viii comprise
fifteen or twenty thousand words more than the
mos, copious English Dictionaries. The OBJ
yious afiniti,s OF English words, with tIose OF
treaip i,co languages throughout, and many al
fui1ies with FIVE others, are presented, exhibit
inc a mass Of inconirovtrtible evidence that
the black and coloured races Of men IN Africa
and Asia. who use these languages, possess a
common ancestry with the white europeans
The researches necessary 10 ascertain these al
hnilies, have developed many interesting h's'o-
rio al facts "a well as principles IN lhe ior-
nation Of language, not before discovered,
which promise TO furnish important aid In .lu-
eidating obscure passages IN the oriSinai ia''-
euages OF the scriptures.
"rbe definitions Of words added TO these
found in English Dictionaries, are very hume
rous. and an auemp, has been made TO render
many others more correct and technica. tnan III
any English work Of this kind. An effort mas
also been made 10 subject the photography ana
pronunciation of anomalous and unsettled words,
10 some uniformity in regular anaiogles, 10 re-
press, if possible the restless spirit OF iicen'ious
innovation, which is necessarily operating 10
disturb the best established principles, and 70
fill the language with irregalarity and con'u'
sion.
"The vocabulary oil this work viii present 'oi
public consideration, the outlines or scheme
for ascertaining by points, the pronunciation o,
anomalous words, without the ntrodaouon U
new characters, and thus obriating the pr,nei
pal difficulties in learning the language, wnicn
proceed from i,s irregular, photography. In 'os
execution Of this work, American writers OF re
putation are placed on footing with EhShsn
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
From the Loadon Quarterly Rerie,o.
DnxItISD OLE = NM NJ l. Nl.l n III IS

All the world is more or less acquainted WIZ:
those i'm mense masses, The pyramids OF Egypt,
whichwere considered among the wonders Of
an,iuuity. The materials Of which the largest
of them is constructed, were dug out OF the
earth at considerable depth; and atno small dis
lance from their prcsen, situation They cover
moro than eleven English acres; and are piled
nm TO the height Of about 600 feet According
Ia NJ Dupin's calculation, the volume Is equal
10 about 1000, ooo oi cubic metres, heir weight
is 10 400. 900 tons; which raised 10 the height
Of eleven metres from the bottom oil the quar-
ries 10 The surface Of the Garth, and OF forty
,;,e more as their mean elevation above the
basis. in ALI 60 metres above their original lev
ell give 624,ooo,ooo ions raised 10 the heigh'
Of one metre. Now tie steam engines employ
ed in England are equa! to the force Of $4,000
horses { 500 and can raise s26, soo,ooo TO me
he;rh, of one metre in "a hsuns. Bu, 624,ooo
600 HING less than three-fourths Of This guam
INV !, fellows that the Steam engines oil England
conid have raised the materials Of which the
creates, nyramid is constructed out Of the quar-
ries could have conveyed them to their present
form, in less than three fourhs OF one day, That
&c IN cav in less than l8 hours. According 10
Dio1orns Si,ulus, this building employed 500,
600 work,nen-accorting 10 tIerolotGs, 100000
| wo,kmen. during twenty years Whichever OF
,has. estimate be nearest the TRUTH i, is certain
tina, one of the mos, powerful monarehles Of
reno,e antiquity applied lis whole dis.posabe
rss,nrcss in ,he construction. Therefore the
mec bsnical power Of British sleam-engines was
| in isso-and it has much increased since mat
,im.-,o tina, Of the Egyptian monarch. Che,
OBS. in,erse,y as the times necessary 10 each 10
| neriorm the same task; that is TO say as twenty
wears 10 eighteen hours, or about 10000 tunes
as great, Neither would i, be Unfair 10 dedu.e
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25

between myself and these honorable member,
with whose support am at the pre- Sent m men,
honoured, having in view their coming into Of.
Zee, about the time of the dissolution Of tho late
cabinet. The honorable baronet had, on a
former evening, objected TO my using tia mono.
syllable-Yes. hope this evening he not
object, in answer 10 his question, TO my saving
No. 1t would be unjust tos others did, not
say il. Bat viii tell the honorable baronet.
that il was minated 10 me, that, inthe event Of
smy being at the head oflhe governments should
receive, moi an accessios Of strength, by certain
indiv iduals being willing 10 take Office under me.
but by the disin,erested support of certain indi.
viduals who had usually sat on the benches
opposite 10 Loud cheers.) This is d.
rectly contrary 10 that bargaining for Office.
which the mind Of the honorable baronet
seems TO have conceived must Of necessity
have taken place. Cheers.l Ii vas a voIun-
lary, honest commune alton, which assurpd.me,
let me repeat it, that in the event OF nv being
al the head Of the govrrnqeni, there were indi
viduals willing 10 render me a cordial, and let
the honorable baronet clearly understand a
disintersied, support. 1t would be doing those
individuals unpardoBabie injustice, were mol
10 declare, that, when drigsn TO Straits, in the
formation Of an administration, a question re-
specting Office arose, il originated with me and
no, with them. lyhope have answered This
question 10 the honourab!s barone,'s salisfac-
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EovUaratiuM Notice..

NOTICE hereby gven that the stateme mt of te me-
~ ments and lots of ground within the town OLA.
lexan,ria, which taxes and assessments have re-
manned unpaid for the space Of two years or more,
with the Of the prUPrietors and the amount of
such taxes and assessments has been prepared, and
will remain in my hands until the 1st day of Aug next
for the nspectonof the public; after which time the
Common Council will proceed TO enforce the pawn
of the said taxes and assessments, by the sale of the
said tenements and lots according to the provisions
OF the Act OF CongessAnd until tine said first day of
August, the Council will receive from the parties
Charged any information proofs, tending to shew
that the SAID taxes and assessments have been paid or
improperly charged. T.P. THOMPSON,
Auditor of the Corporation.
june 81 iaw6w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
From the Albany Daiy adreriiser. .
STATE RIGHTS

The singular manner in which some poll
ticiaus can change their principles, though not
new, Is indeed p-radoxical. I can rrcollect
when in The Senate of this state, The Hon Mar.
I'm Van Buren, proposed a plan for balloting
Tor rs 900 OF our militia, and giving them up
10 the United States for a term VI years a mo.
ton was made 10 limit them 10 The defence OF
his STATE He opposed it, and i, was rejecled d.
Thus law was passed, through MIR. Van Blu.
ren'S influence, converting our c,ti-eas by bal
Lot into regulars, and sendlrg them wi,hou,
their consent inio Canada, aud into distant
states. This Jaw passed The winter tina, peace
was proclaimed, and on that account did not
go into effect. shall ever remember the no.
BILE Stand then made by Gen. Root. He openly
declared upon The floor OF The Senate, that "Nlr
Van BIS. project was worse than French con-
scripfionor British mpressmeni. "lhc one he
said, merely forced sailors, and The aiilsr
young men; both OF whom were generally ucs-
,ilute of families; whilst Mr.. Van B's law drew
men from aHclasses, aud compelled them 10 be.
come soldiers"
Then MIR Van Buren, had no scruple in Civ.
ing up the right Of The state TO control its own
soldiers, and consigniag his fellow oiizrns by
ballol to martial law. In Virginia and PennaY
vania similar attempt was made 10 give up a
portion Of their militia. Their legislatures re-
jected it with disdain, as an infringement upon
state rights. But now behold :his same Mr..
Van Buren, is the exclusive champion OF " state
rights"! Now he affects 10 consider that the
appropriation Of Z. S. public funds is VIC.
laton OF State rights So much for consistency
| have heard inuch -r AZ Nan -R-rr'1. ialenis
/ should really wish to know what evidence
he has given of' ihesi it-she Senate. Has he
raised his voice in "a. or of domestic nanufac-
lures? Was he the advocate 9th tariff wool
len bill? If so where is the evidence ct his Ia
Tents or zeal for his native state? These were
subjects interesting 10 the great mass oil his
constituents. On the Panama question he GER
,anIy studied the jec,, but after Mr.. Adams
expose. he was glad TO make his retreat as be.
ing clearly on the WTong side OF the question:
| envy no mans political distinctioE;nor can il
be denied bu, whatMr VanBuren makes a per-
sonal sacrifice in leaving his family and private
concerns 10 attend TO those Of the public This
mast ever be the case with men who have Ia
miles and property.
But really should like to see him as well as
all others OF our public men, instead OF build
ing their fame upon the candy foundation OF
party elevation (Which will sorn give way like
their mortal irame) endeayor 10 establish IL on
the advancement Of the PUBLIC GOOD. The lat
ter is the only course that will ensure the APP
plause Of history, while those who have pur-
sued the former course will be rec corded as they
ever have been-ihe scourges OF their country
DION
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
Notice.

H. The regular packet sloop
I'd JOHNSON,
NM Capt Johnson, is now loading in Philadelphia
.tar md will sail from that port for the District on
the LIST July, positively. For freight apply on board
or to Joseph Hand, South Wharves, Philadelphia.
June 25 ROBINSON & SHINN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25

and cited as authorities for the use Of words,
and the accuracy Of scientific definition. The
reader will, therefore, find the names Of Frank.
lin, Washington, Adams, Jay, Madison, Mar
shall Ramsay, Dwight, Smith, Trumbull, Ha-
milton Belknap, Ames. Mason, Kent, Hare, Sill
liman, Cleveland, Walsh, and others. on the
same pages with those of Boyle, Hooker, Mil
ton, Cowpsr, Davy, rhompso,s and Jameson"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
NTs,lsN, y lND-alkaAs
MONDAY MORNING. JUNE Is. :s2z.

Advices from New-Oreans to the Cd inst
have been received at New-York, by sea-
Iudpe Rochester, the Secretary Of the Mission
20 the South American Congress, had just ar
lived a, New Orleans, in the schr. Gen. War.
rem. from Vera Cruz
A public dinner was to be given on the Cd
TO Gen. Brown.
The men composing the prize crew OF the
:qaiOinsie, put on board by the Bolivar, had been
ACQUITTED by the jury, and were set at liberty
We are happy TO learn that Washington's
Papers, removed by Mr.. Sparks from Mount
Vernon, have safely arri,.din Boston The
prospectus Of the proposed publication of,hcse
valuable records, will soon be issued, prepare
tory TO obtaining Subscriptions 10 the work.
A rumor prevailed in the city OF New York
IN Friday morning that Governor CLINTON
lad died suddenly u, Albany, but the American
Of ,he same evening says that the report had
brer asce,,ained TO be without shadow oil
foundation.
7, is understood in Richmond, Va. that the
cordemutd pirate, AMEDIE. has been resp',ed
NV the President of the United States for fur
,b,r orders. The case Of the three Spaniards
arr, std "a, Norfolk for piracy, is not expected
10 come on before the next terNsof the Court.
Ills stated in the American Farmer, that the
Director. of the Baltimore Sc Ohio Railroad
COMPANY, have been informed hy the Secretary
Of War, that The officers appointed 10 make the
rceoHnoisances, would be ready in few weeks
TO enter upon that duty; in less than month,
,bey will be in a full course OF operation.
On Thursday, the 18th inst. meeting was
held a, the State House in Concord, \. H., FOR
.hc purpose of considering certain resolutions
rassed a, an agricultural meeting in Penn>ylva-
nia. His Excellency, Governor Pierce, was
called to the chair Snd the meeting was adj
dressef By Ichs sRar,e,,, Col Amos y.
Brewster, h2naa FppIe, jr and Other per-
sous. Fre deles were chosen to meet de-
keases frosn o,hesSlales a, a great Agrieul,ur-
al Conss stioa, TO BE holden al Harrisburg in
Pepnsyisa,ia- persons appointcd~ere l.
zekiei Webster, Samuel Smith, Samuel Bell,
Ichabod Bartlett, aud Asa Freeman.
a meeting Of the friends of the National Adj
minis,ra,ion has been held al the same place,
the result OF which was the establishment OF
the fact, thai t,le whole numerical force OF Edi-
TOR Hills opposition corps in The legislature,
isseyenteen.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
From the National Journal.

From tie National Journal
We quote the following extract Of letter
which we find in the last Charleston Courier
and which Is alleged to have been written by a
gentleman ofthat city, snow on tour Of plea
sure through The western States" 1t throws
some light on the. state Of public feeling, as far
as the writer has had an opportunity Of observ-
ing it; and in the confederation which il gives
to the statements Of respectable Editors and i'm
partial travellers, which have before reached
us, We find strong proofs-of It's correctness.
The system of deception which has been CARR
ed On in the columns of the opposition prints,
appears 10 be a system well organize,l, and ex-
tensive in its ramiGc a,ons, embracing tavern
keepers, as well as ambitious Editors and Grothy
demagogues. The dare OF tha letter is " Bed
ford Springs P,nnsylsania, June l."
"Ohio is decidedly in favor of Mr.. Adams
travelled 500 miles in it, taking il leisureTy,
on horseback; which afforded me ia, CRADLE
opportunity 10 ascertain The sentiments Of The
people, a, Cincinnati there is a Colonel Mac,
who keeps large hotel-he is violent Jack
sonite, and wishes TO make travellers believe
the city is SO He has register in his bar,
where passengers record their names, and OPP
posi'e 10 mine they put Jacksor;' which gave
me the trouble TO erase and substitute. They
had Jackson meeting IN ST. Clairsville, in
Bel'mon, county, which you may have seen
pulled off in the papers-well, came through
there day or two after, and the truth is, they
could muster but IL Jacksontes, in their "nu-
merous and respectable meeting" In Sleubenville,
they had another, an account Of which you will
also probably see,) and there too, they found il
all uphill work, In the whole county, they
could assemble bn, IS.
81 entered Pennsylvania at its south west
and shall go out at its northeast corner, ESQ
miles. y Washington, Allegheny, and Bedford
counties, are warm for Mr.. Adams; and West
moreland and Somerset for Jackson-these are
the counties through which have traveiled;in
the course. of ,7hiehzI visited the towns of
Cttys,rtfe; Jacksonville, .aduas5urg, and Aandoiph
1.-The first Ned is quite a large town, Hash
'nsfon, IN Whington county, is as large as
Wheeling, andatherc are several extensive
manufactures in TAR Clay is expected
through this Sfate ana they are preparing to
give him grand dnKefat Pittsburg."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
New Goods

New G0O0S
4 -. LOCKWOOD has jast received from Philadcl
IA. pha and Baltimore, ~ additional supply Of wei
selected DRY GOODS, amongst them are
6iaghams, batise fine calicoes
lpsh linens, crcassians; cbsaD cassnets
Cotton and silk ,esting
Chillren's socks ana hose
Ribbons, braids, fans, lawns, hosiery
Grapes, green silk for umbrellas
IIo;kn gloves. Milan silks, figured do
Swiss, laconett, aid ol!le muslins, etc. etc.
june 25-co5t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
For Sale or Rent.

90 The Mill and Farm called TSiadelphia Mn. STU
ps{l atcd on Holmes Run, about 81 miles fromA'exah
dria. This property is SO well known as TO render
description unnecessary Possession given on the ISL
August, when the Wagon, Team. Stock, &c. VIII De
sold, if not previously disposed ofst private sale;
Apply to h'LLhn 'oH.
s mo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25

We are happy 10 learn that Washington's
Papers, removed by Mr.. Sparks from Mount
Vernon, have safely arri,sd.in Boston. The
prospectus OF the proposed publication "fthese
valuable records, will soon be issued, pre2ara-
tory TO obtaining subscriptions 10 the work.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25

a rumor prevailed in the city OF New York
On Friday morning that Governor CLlNToN
had died suddenly at Albany, but the American
Of tic same evening says that the report had
been asce,,ained 10 be without shadow Of
foundation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
Notice,

ystIIE creditors of y j. HARPER are respectfully
L requested to attend meeting on TUESDAY Goth
inst at 5 O'Clock in the afternoon at the Counting
House lately occupied by them, when statement Of
their affairs will be exhibited june 25
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
ENptoyNNent

IN Grocery Store in this place, could be afforded
L to young man who having knowledge of the bu,
sness, is at the time competent to perform the
duties incumbent upona clerk. Apply TO the Print
ers june %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-25
MRRRLED.

= NTHHTLII,
On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. II. Keith,
Mr.. THOMSON G. TYLER, to Miss MARY ANN 9RuyER,
all of this place.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-06
That the friends Of Mr.. Adams were uig-

That the friends Of Mr.. Adams were ufg-
ing as o reason to induce the friends OF
Mr.. Clay TO accede to their propositions
that if | was elected president, Mr.. A
dams would be continued secretary OF
state, (innuendo-there would be no
room for Kentucky That the friends
Of Mr. Clay stated, the west did not wish
to separate from the vest, and if | would
say, or permit any Of my confidential
friends to say, that in case ] was elected
president, Mr.. Adams should not be con
tinued secretary of state, by a complete
union of Mr.. Clay and his friends, they
would pu, an end TO the presidential con-
test in one hour; and be was of opinion,
il was right to FIGHT such intriguers
with their wi weapons.
To which in substance ! replied: that
in politics. as in ever, thing else, MP
guide vas principle and contrary TO
the expressed and unbiased will of the
people, or their constituted agents, I
never would step into the presidential
chair-and requested him to say TO Mr..
Clay and bis friends, tfor | did suppose
that be had come from Mr.. Clay, althos
he USED the term "Mr. Ciay's friends",)
that, before I would reach the presidsn-
tial chair BY such mea of bargain and
corruption. I would see the earth open
and swallow both MIR. Clay and his
friends, and myself with them. II they
had not confidence in me to believe If l
was elected, that ] would call to my aid
in the cabinet, men of the first virtue,
talents and integrity, not to vote for me.
The second day after this communities
ton and reply, il was announced in the
newspapers that Dir. Clay had come out
and openly and ~avowedly in favor Of
Mr.. Adams. Il may be proper to OBJ
serve, tina, in the supposition that Mr..
lClay was privy to the proposition stat
led, ] may have done injustice to him,
il SO. the gentleman informing ma a
explain.
am very respectfully.
Your most obedient servant,
ANDREW JACKSON.
.Mr. Garter Beverly.