Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-23

YOU cannot, and further, that no man IN me
United States can, not because there is any IN
irinsic impracticability in obtaining this intor
nation, but simply for want OF that union and
concert on behalf of those interested, and be
cause of that apathy which pervades The grea
mass of the agriculturalists, which is SO lnJu
rious to their interests, and which, II hereafter
PERSISTED in, pronounce criminal. But enough
Of ths-wha, is the plan by which II is propos
ed to obtain this information? propose that
meeting of the farmers and all others friendly
to the American system OF protection 10 inc
Industry of our own country be held on the 2 s.
day of Nav next, at the court house IN the DO
rough of Washington. That committee OF
committees be appointed to ascertain and re-
port to central committee then to be formed
the number and quality of the sheep in this
coun,y-the necessary data for the increase Of
that number and quaity-what quality OF wool
is used and manufactured 5y our matrons and
daugh,ers-and what the quantity; * the gen.
eral quality of that which remains for sale to
The nlanufacturers-and also, the number and
capacity of the woollen manufactures in this
county. In short, to ascertain all facts neces-
sary to establish the capacity OF this counly-
immediate and prospective, as 10 Tie growing
and manufacture of ~cS S., and, also, the effec,
which those interests if encouraged, will have
on the agriculturalists, generally.
That d central committee, as above intImat-
ed, shall then be formed, whose duty il shall be
to arrange and condense the facts Obtained by
the former committees and transmit, that infor-
nation, thus obtained to state central com
mittee, which ii is proposed should be formed +,
say, at Harrisburgh That the same "counly
central committee" shall correspond with the
different counties of this state, and endeayor 10
prevail upon the citizens to form similar asso-
Citations or committees in every county OF The
state, and, also, forward all the information thus
collected, condensed, and arranged 10 the same
central committee, and further that the same
central committee in the county shall cores
pond with the citizens OF other states, with
view TO obtain their cooperation; and finally,
that all facts and information thus obtained by
the different state central committees shall be
by them transmitted 10 the committee OF ma
nufactures and the committee of agriculture,
Of the Congress Of the United States, at the
commencement Of the next session, or as soon
thereafter, as practicable Should this plan go
into operation and be successful in obtaining
the necessary information in regard TO the num-
Der and capacity of the different woollen manu-
factories in the United States, and, also, the
quantity and quality Of wool grown, IN other
words the home supply, 1t will be easy for our
representatives 10 apply the principle OF our sys-
lem, as already established, and o. course the
line between the friends and enemies Of that
system can be certainly defined. The extent
and location Of their different interests will
then be officially and certainly known, giving
a fair chance to each representative 10 protect
the interests Of his constituents at his peril
FARMER.
The late Duke Of York's personal effects were
sold at auction, in London, in the Month OF
March, for the benefit Of his creditors. The
King and several members Of the Royal family
were among the purchasers Of particular arti-
ces We annex some specimens from the list
of fire arms, trinkels, sc.
"The splendid coronation sword, enriched
with chasngs in the most modern and elegant
taste, and set with FIVE large brilliants, pur-
chased by Mr.. Bridge, for his Majesty, for $50
guineas.
Napoleon Bonaparte's silver mounted double
gun, by Boulet, was purchased by MIR. Bridge,
for his Majesty, for 100 guneas. This gun is
a most elaborate and costly piece OF workman
ship, the barrels are burnt steel, inlaid with god
the carving of the stock, and the silver mount
ings, chased with neurological devices, in ex
quisile taste.
Joseph Bohapartes gun, which was taken on
the conclusion of the battle of Vittoria. produ.
ced only S guneas. Iii silver mounted SIN
gle piece, with burnt steel barrel; gold pan, and
gold touch-hole, by Pedro AL lazabal.
The most important lot in the days sale was
a superb set of horse trappings, of blue velvet;
the border embroidered, and the corners enrich
ed with massive armorial devices Of solid beat
en- gold, consisting of under cloth; saddle cloth,
holster pipes, and bride and breast plate. The
above have cases of foreign manufacture. This
splendid set of horse furniture, during the time
it was on view, excited universal admiration
1t as put up at 800 guineas; but the bidding was
speedily increased, and after very sharp con-
test, was knocked down to Mr.. Hamlet for 900
guineas.
A case of silver gilt dressing plate, contain
ing tray with one large round shaving box,
two oblong square boxes with pierced lids, and
four small ditto with solid lids, and shaving
brush, pot for hot water, with finely chased
frieze, and beautiful goblet corresponding, and
with richly chased foot; within this tray is a
emf oJaec vecceI with ciIyar oriIt Iid mir of