Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-04

ms VeSStI cleared from Baltimore In NoFem-
Der, as was affirmed, for the Cape de Verd Isl.
ands, but ostensibly for the coast Of Africa,
where she arrived in safety, and landed her
cargo at Galinas, after which she proceeded TO
one Of the Cape de Verd Islands, where she in>
creased her supply Of provisions and water; &
at the time Of her being boarded by the Orien.
tai, was no doubt, on her way 10 Galinas to re-
ceiye Oh board her cargo OF slaves. Ii will be
recollected that this is the same bris that was
run on board of by the Guatemala Packet and
notwithstanding she was considered by her
commander as fast sai!er, the Oriental came
upwith her in three hours, although at The com
mencemeni Of the chase she was full ten miles
distant.
Capt NJ. states that the Colony of Measurable
was in very prosperous condition. }. Ash.
mun, esq. Colonist and U. States Agent, came
out passenger with Capt VI as far as ST. Bar:s.
He is returning 10 this country for he benefit
Of his health, which was much improved by
the voyage. He had determined to try the BEN
eft Of the West India air for few weeks.
The Markets at S,.Barls were extremely dull
for all American produce Flour, nominal S.
a.
James Monroe, Ex- President Of the Uni!ed
y
from his seat in Virginia, and will proceed this
morning, acc ompanied by his lady, on visit to
her friends in New York. They Will reach
Baltimore, this evening, We regret 10 learn
that MIS-. Monroe's health is extremely deli
cate.
While in this City, this eminent and vencra-
bic statesman remained at the residence of his
friend, Tench R,nggold, Esq Marshal Of the
District of Columbia, where he received The
visits Of a large number Of his fellow citizens;
who eagarly embraced the opportunity Of man
ifes.ing their respect for his personal charac>
ter and distinguished public services. This is,
we believe, the first instance since Washington
became the seat of he national government, OF
its being visited by an EX-president OF the
United States: Nat. Journal, Jane 8.
ChcsageQke and Ohio CanoL-The news
of the passage OF the bill authorizing the Score
tarv of the Treasury to subscribe for 10000
shares Of the stock OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company,was received with universal re-
ioiciug through all he dislric, cf country III
ended to be perforated oy the canal. The
Cumberland Civilian states that Il brilliant lllu-
minauon of that town took place on Wednes,
day evening last, and among the devices was
To- be seen the f,ilowtng inscription IN letters
of light: "Gratitude 10 Charles Frnton Mercer
and Andrew Stewart" Al a meeting al Old
Town, We find among the resolutions adopted,
The Two following ones:
ReSolvsd, That we highly approve Of the
passage Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Bill, regardless Of cons iIatIonal scru?les IS TO
the p,opric;y OF The uniIrd States agency in
promoting national objects.
RssClred, That we view II as The most propi-
tous event, OF all Others tha! has occurred
since the days Of ,he Re, oluli1n.
The Maytinshurg Goze'te halls the passage
| Of this bIi the most propirious event which
| could have happened, aud saya-"Planned by
the genius of WASHINGTON; matursd by the
person Il industry aud attention OF MERCER; aud
commenced under the suspicious patronage OF
| Prcsihrn, ADAMS, these three names have d
claim upon the gratitude Of the people Of this
| portion of the Union, which will not easily be
| forgo ten" Nat. Journak