Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-07
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SATURDAY MORNING. JULY ?. 1877.

authorizing the construction OF Lamar from
The town of Cumberland 10 the tide water OF
,be Potomac. II will be remembered that al
similar meeting, held some weeks since IN
Georgetown, it was determined by tina, enter
prizing and public spirited community to sub
scribe S25o,ooO to the contemplated work, ana
Washington and Alexandria were invi'ea 10
follow the example. II is the policy oil wash
;,o,on TO do so; but il will require all the re-
sources Of Alexandria TO secure, by a lateral
Canal, a fair participation IN The benefits oil the
main one.
The Virginia Free Press states, that detui-
tive arrangements have been made Tor compile
ting the Harpcrs Ferry Bridge during the pre-
sent season. The completion of such highly
important work will be hailed by the public
with great satisfaction.
The Bank Of the United States has just de-
c,ared dividend Of three per cent Tor the last
six months; and il is said that the surplus, judi
ciously left, is such as TO inspire great CONN
dence in the institution.
The New York Mercantile Advertiser re-
marks. that "the delay of the meeting OF the
Congress Of Tacubaya, is accounted for from
natural causes. We have i, from the best au-
,bori,y, that the reports Of Mexico being OPP
posed TO the appointment OF representatives 10
this Congress, or Of being uniriendy 10 the con-
templa,ed conferences, is incorrect. The truth
is. the Ministers of Central America, Peru and
81, tive ~
with certain Treaties agreed upon at Panama.
10 obtain the ratification oi the same by their
Governments. These treaties were said 10 be
altogether of local character, containing no
Objectionable slipulationS but the agitated
state in which those three countries have been
placed since the period Of the Panama Con
cress, has 10 this time prevented them from be-
ing considered and ratified. Until this is done,
!, is believed the session Of the Congress will
not be resumed"
The "ALExANpRIA ARTILLERY COMPANY,
CAPTAIN Orlando Morse, united in the ceiebra-
ton of the ffty-frst anniversary of The day
which "tried meu's sous"-the undying 4Ih oil
July. At sunrise, meridian, and sunset Ma
,ional Salute was fired. After marching through
various PARTS Of the town, the company repair
az 10 Mourn EAGLE, delightful retreat within
two miles OF the town, and partook OF SUBJ
s,antial dinner.
The greatest harmony prevailed. Every
members bosom seemed 10 be filled with graft
,ude 10 the Worthless of 70, for the inestimable
Driyileges we enjoy, and resolved TO honor In
becoming manner, the return OF the day Oh
which the principle SHAT all men are created
rouap' was promulgated to the world.
The dinner being over, and the cloth remov-
ed, the following toasts were drunk
George Washington: The Hero, the Sage,
ord he Statesman Drank in silence.
Fourth of July, l776: The birth day Of free
dom 8 cheers, guns.
The las, surviving signer Of that immortal
instrument tha, gave a spur TO the emanclpa.
lion Of our beloved country-Charles Carroll OF
Carrollos. eheerS, guns
The presiden, of the u. States, John Quincy
Adams: The enlightened statesman.
6 cheers, guns.
Amidst the wreck Of matter and the crush Of
xor,ds may the last stars that are extinguised
bs ,hnse Of Columbia 6 cheers, guns.
Ourbrethren in the South: May they be as VIC
,or;ous as our forefalhers were, in obtaining that
liberty which we now enjoy. 5 cheers, gun.
The tree Of Liberty: May it be planted at the
Capitol, and may its branches enrich creation.
8 cheers, 5 guns.
The memory Of Jefferson and Adams.
In silence.
Cen. Andrew Jackson: Render unto Cesar
he things which are Caesars
6 cheers, guns.
Oar citizen soldiers: The first, the best, and
The safest defence of those rights which Nature
and Natures God eBtitle us
g cheers, guns.
b,ed and died in our struggle against tyranny.
W. silence.
The Army and Navy of the U. States: Hon
ored abroad aud respected at home.
s cheers, guns
The Fair: May their smiles only reward the
brave. 1"eei'' gums