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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-08-23

"a buj in one way. Tie rerscp WHO raIsics The sbbre
story, has drawn entirely upon bic imagination for his
facts Admitting for argument cake, that these ura
true 1t IS obvious that they are nothing moro than con,
lectures with bin. lie says that two or three were
prescott at Bordentown, conyersant with the facts in
relation to tire pledge. Were these stwo or ,breen adj.
mit'rd to tie Interview between Mr.. Clay and Mr..
ilopkinsoD, surprising that any suoh interview tool,
place: When coDverspg on such q topic ff thew ovs-
did CONVERSE on it) is 1t probable that RIessrs. CLAY an,
Hopkinson would admit these ''two or threav TO ths
conference? When Mr.. Clay returned 10 Washington
and according TO this person, dissuaded the Presiden,
from nominating MIR. Webster, ,cho- was present AT the
interview? Ia it conceivable tina, they would ado,,,
any ti.iId person TO the discussion of so dark and nefa-
rious a subject, or that they wonid betray their own
couuseis TO the Editor Of the Evening Post, or his Jer.
sey correspondent.
Inc story IN the Evening Post, is told with a cir.
cnH'sianiIa!ity that is calculated 10 impose upon So.
empte' end NC have thought it proper 10 hold il nm /,
It's tue light. Men OF penetration could not bs imro-
sed upon oy it, Tor a moment.
III has been something like eighteen months, since
We first heard OF this 'Websterp pledge" from those no.
it'cai hacks, the Old Lady of this place, and the Eve.
n'ng fost, the chosen organ Of Timothy PICKERING.
me Puolic were told that the story was susceptible uf
easy praof. Members OF Congress were referred 10.
"o'o y oa'ne' but circumstances, as god fathers to il,
Meantime, Mr.. Adams, MIR. Ga, ley, MIR. Al!ep, Mr..
Walsh, put the lie direct upon it in all its parts. Tin,
authors were invited, entrea,ed, deied, to exLibi, their
fproots' and TO descend from the region of inuepdo and
assertion, to the firm ground of facts. Bu, they
had no such intention. I. was another .b.r-
gain" story, that was to be kept ever suspended, with
out allowing the defendants an opportunity to erappls
with IT. and tear the masque from IFS lying face. Ever
and anon, it dies away from pure hamilton, and ever
ana anon 1t IS revived by some rsscally forgery, y;ko
tina; OF VIM. P NJ. Wood, or come ing enious lie. like
the one ne have just exposed. As the Presidentia,
eiec''on approached, old lies are TO he vamred up anew.
and new lies 10 be invented. What en- insult 10 rhe n,b.
tic understanding has this whole COCK and bull story
OF tue webster pledge" heen. from start to poll!
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-08-23

~. WHEELlNG, August II, 1g2e.
n ~ oiR: The undersigned. Friendly to Tie caus,
Q ,ne administration, beg leave % address vou nm ~
suoJect Of the approaching Presidential Eleat;oD Tf
S"{ sp9'ogy we're necessary, we might say, fbai We are
,Duuced 10 this measure, rs we'll By the soI srn convia
'co LAY arr FennbIicgn dorm ofgovernmanA che So
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12
Female Seminary.

VNHE subscriber respectfully informs the ciIzeh'
l. Alexandra, and the country generally, both
Maryland and Virginia that he commenced, Cnp
lrst day OF September Of this present year. and ~.
house erected for the theological school, situated
Prince.street, between St. Asaph snd Washmgo'
streets, Seminary for the tuition oil young hlc,
where will be taught at $40 per quarter OF ~ pc
| session, the following branches:
u he atm Language; 4 complete course OF N'..
mates; Natural and Experimental Philosophy a.
tronomy; Chemistry; complete course OF Ahc''
and Modern History; Rhctorlc; the use Of the iene
trial and Celestial Globes, the course to embrace
hundred and odd problem the constructing dsSnt
and painting of Maps, and Book Keeping A"P.
quarter or S32 per session will be taught eonPe~
course of the English Grammar, and Composition ~
ography with the use of the Maps Arithmetic ne.
ing; Writing; Dictionary, &c. The sub'eri0e ~
leave to inform the public, that there will be NV.
moderate charge, for such young ladies' as may
ry young, and but little advanced in Their su".
which will be determined on by himself aud 'ne =
rents when the pnpilssre entered .-,.
The subscriber has, for several years past sup. h.
tended large and respectable seminar! OF !oms
dies, and give full satisfaction to such pa'e,S
may feel inclined to patronize his seminary oy CAMP
OF him, at his School Room r,b
The subscriber deems it prudent to inform ".
lie, that he has on hand, set OF large ana ps,
nished Globes and FIVE large Maps, for the anal
use Of his pupis-Also desk and seat ior e''Dr7
separately. unx
Pupils entering the school from the country ~"
expected to pay the quarterly fee in advance owE
b. S. A. LOW
p. The subscriber begs the public to unden ~,
hat he will, at no time, employ an ASSISTANT .;ld,,a
III who may favor him with the care OF thei' ,b.
nay be certain of his own individual attention
uiton, and will, consequently, cophne h'"'''
easonabIe number of pupils
Alexandria, August 2e-wFt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

RoBBERY.-beIween 3 and o'clock Oh Sa.
,urday, man entered the Exchange Office oil
J Spyer, in WsIl-street, and inquired for Mr.
) being told that he was out, asked how long
il would be before he returned. being informed
Of The lime, he said he would wait, he then took
from his pookel vial, out Of which he pretend.
ed TO drink, and insisted on the boys drinking
also, who, being alarmed, did so, and in fe "
MINUTES fell asleep. The man then took DOS
session Of all the money exposed in the Office.
amoun,in,; 20 about two hundred dollars, and
made off. The Roy was still asleep when Mr..
S. returned, who, with some difficulty, awoke
him-There was a considerable uuanti,y of
property in the desk, which the villain did not
get.
The eight hundred and eighty five dollars
which was advertised as lost some DAVIS apo
was, as we are informed, actually taken out of
the losers bank book in the Mechanics Bank.
The boy went to the bank TO draw check:
while in the &C, Of so doing he laid the book on
The countcr--removed few steps from it, and
saw person with his elbow leaning on or over
1t, and when he returned he discovered part
Of the money hanging out, this alarmed him,
ne went Immediately 10 Ihe door but the per.
ION was no where TO be seen. He did not &C
ually discover Inc loss Of his money ill he went
o make deposit These circumstances he
las withheld from his employer until now. fear.
ng his resentment; and it was owing to this |
hat il was advertised asiost. Com. .3dU.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

The following is the address of Mr. DENNY
to Governor MErcALFE, together with the Go
vernors reply, copied from the last Kentuc khan
Governor: have been requested, by the CHI.
zens OF This town, On their behalf, and in ,hei,
names, to congratulate you on the successful
| issue OF the recent election, which has termi.
mated In your elevation to the distinguished Of
flee OF Chief Magistrate of this commonwealth
and at the same tine TO express 10 YOU the
profound respect which they entertain for YOU
as d man.
The constituents by whom I am delegated.
looked upon the contest with much anxiety, bu,
with little alarm: they relied, with confidence,
uponthe patriotism and intelligence Of their TEL
low Citizens; that rclasce was not misplaced.
Your triumph over distinguished and pop.
ular adversary, has Afforded to the republic and
the world, another and high testimony Of the
estimation in which the sons Of this free state
hold civil qualifications for civil offire.
Under other circumstances, you would have
been called to the administration of the &c, eru.
ment by more decided and commanding
majority. When we consider the individual
cxeiiemcn; which pcryaded the State--tbc in
hnite interest and deep importance oil the con-
test, in which yon haze been engaged--the at
iention OF the uRfon liked with intense anxiety
upon The resplia hen we remember the active.
untiring u al and continued ardent exer,iors Of
your adversary, ssd Of his advocates-when we
know the fact, that the votes were uniformly
pollcd, with direct reference 10 the imppndinc
Presidential election, your success is glorious
era in The annals o4 Kentucky; and your eleva.
lion must animate with peculiar satisfaction,
the friends Of The profound, enlightened, virtu-
Gus statesman, who presides in the supreme ex.
ecuti'e chair of the Union: and must fill with
exulialion, the grateful heart Of the iIuslrious
but prosecuted patriot, who is first in the Ca,
binet.
We do not lock TO you, however, as the Go. |
vernon OF party--we hook to you as the CO.
vernon OF the whole State, and under your adj
We doub! no, that Kentucky will,
10, only preserve the nigh character accorded
o her by her sisters o. ihe Union; but tina, that
haracter will be elevated sill higher
In the name then Of my constituents, indi>
iduaily aud collectively, l welcome YOU to our
apital; and may the God who presides over
nd directs the destiny Uf all nations, dire. your
curse foI the good of our common country ,
10 uhieh his EzoeLney made the tollpwing Reply: {
For this testimony Of 'he respec, and conf S
ence OF the Citizens Of Frankfort, permit me C
tender them, through you sir, my most sim a
're and grateful Acknowledgements. Recipro- c
''ins, as cordially as do, the sentiments of Il
sPeet aud good win, which in their behalf o
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

William l.. Wolf, a notorious vagrant, had
been sentenced to ten days confinement, in the
Jail of Raleigh, N e. and on entering the pri.
son ran up the stairs Trading to room differ
ent from the one in which he was to be con,
fined. On being ordered to come down, he
seized bar of iron and threatened TO kill any
one who attempted to take him A man BY the
name Of Miller assembled the stairs to endeavor
to persuade him to surrender, and as soon as he
got within reach, Wolf knocked him down.
Col. Wait, the jailer, then drew pistol and
shot Wolf through the body, and he died in a,
bout ten minutes. Nliller's sculI is fractured,
and but faint hopes are entertained of his re
covery. Ball.. Pat.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

lRREvERENcE.-There is practice in many,
If not ALL Of our churches in this city, which
deserves apprehension. So soon as the clergy.
man rises to pronounce the benedction, and ire
quen,ly during the singing Of The Gloria Patria,
the males Of the congregation begin to scramble
for their hats and gloves. And with MANY. in.
stead of walking reverently out OF church un>
covered, their hats are clapt upon their heads
at The same time tina, the Clergyman pronoun.
ces the final Amen. In the old brick Church
this is particularly the fact. We recoIlec,
once, on entering the noble Cathedral at Balti
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

We extract, from an article on INSANITY n
the September number Of LrrTELLs Journal Of
FoREIGN MEDIcINE,a brief notice OF an in,err,,
ing case, adduced 70 illustrate the position. tba
the incIinations are sometimes diseased ana NJ,
governablr, while the intellectual faculties Gun.
tinue sound, and the individual affected remain,
conscious Of the dreadful nature Of his proper,
sites.
1t is related by PineI, that paten; had De.
riodicaI 6s Of insanity, in which. he was seized
with all uncomfortable fury, which inspired
him with an irresistible propensity 10 seize ary
instrument or offensive weapon, 10 knock on the
head the first person who presented himself 10
bis view. lie experienced a sort ofin'ernal com
bat between this ferocious impulse to desroy
and the profound horror which rose in his mi0l
at the very idea Of such a crime. There was
no mark Of wandering Of memory, imagination
or judgement. He avowed TO me, during b:
stric, seclusion, that his propensity TO commit
murder was absolutely forced and involuntary
tina, his wife whom he tendrrly loved ha!
nearly become his victim, he having scarcely
bad time 10 bid her fy 10 avoid his fury. All
his lucid intervals we're marked by melancholy
reflection and expressions Of remorse; AMI 50
great did his disgust Of life become. thai he had
several times attempted, by an ACT OF suicide, to
bring il TO close. "Nhat reason have l."
said he, "to cut the ihro.t OF the superin''Od.
ant Of the hospital, who treats us with SO much
kindness, and yet in my morhcnts Of fury l'n
tempted 10 lush upon him, as we'll as Others,
and plunge dagger in his bosom. Il is MS
unhappy and Irresistible propensity which re-
duces me to despair, and makes me al'emp'm
own life" --
EFFECTS OF IvY ON TREES 1t seems to bea
vulgar prejudice that ivy kills the trees It
clingS to. If it rooted Itself, as is erroneOusl'
supposedly in their bark, and fed on their Jsce:
i, might merit the accusation Of drs'roW |
but irdetiyes its nourishment wholly tIOm ID: |
ground where il is rooted and the suppose /
'~"r1''" '"adre 1t ~ nnry."- fde "6phi6
OF us inJuring trees seems to have arisen, az!
very naturally too, from the fact Of its prrfs, |
ing to climb Up dead or dying branch an
not attaching I:sclf to very young wood at al |
Mr.. Reptan, the landscape gardchsr, gives Nc
merous facts TO show that trees overrun viii L
ivy, so far from beng injured byir grow nor
iuxuran'Iy. Evelyn ssys tina, whenivy is srip
from trees they are often killed by the cold il
the ensuing winter.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

The following resolutions were literally dis
tribdted at the meeting Of the stockholders on
the loh. Notsipg was said, however, con-
corning them:
Whereas a.ereat variety Of views are enters
tanned by those concerned; and as grea; vari-
ely of interests are to Sc affected, by the termi-
nation of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal In the
District of Columbia
And whereas, ary inland continuance OF the
Canal from the main stem, either terminating
al Georgetown, or a, the Tiber, or a. the Navy
Yard, in any other disee ton than by the course
OF the present location Of the Iiber Canal thro
the city, is not calculated 10 embrace all The To-
cali,ies, and commercial interests OF the par
ties; and moreover, vsaf1 operate as tax U p-
on all the commerce of the District below the
basin a, Georgetown, in proportion to lis dis
lance from thai basin.
And whereas the Stockholders, from an anx-
ious desire TO quiet all apprehenslons on the
subject, and to secure the rights oil all concern
ed, would eheerfuly adopt any plan WINCH
would combine the interests OF all, SO as to pro-
duce that union aud harmony OF feeling which
would naturally grow ou, Of common interest.
Now then, being sensible, as we are, that the
boating and shipping business must necessarily
be carried on by meeting upon the same sheet
OF water, for the purposes Of saving all inter-
mediate land-carriagr, unloading, loading, &c
and for the purpose OF shipments, where
the same NAV be necessary.
Believing also that Washington, as including
Georgetown, the May Yard and Alexandria,
in connection with the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, is destined 10 become commercial
place, second in rankonly 10 some OF the largest
in the United States, we think 1t obvious that
a common basin or hgrbor may and ought to
be formed in the Potomac river, extending
from Georgetown Ia Greenleaf's Point, and
thence to the Navy Yard, and Alexandria.
Therefore, resolved, That the Directors. of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal-be requested
to concur with the respective Corporations, in
the ea:les, measures for bringing the natural
basin Of the Potomac within such dimensions,
as will give it sufficient depth OF water, with
a common channel, from Georgetown to Green
leafs Point, and thence ,othe Navy Yard and
Alexandra--so ds to hug the shore OF Wash.
ing, or, making way, eventually, for line oil
wharfagrs from Georgetown 10 the Navy Yard,
op-n This common b.siu OF harbor, In connec-
ton with The present Tiber canal 10 be CONT
nusd through the city.
And i, is further Resolved, That, in the mean
titae, to satisfy all persons concerned, ana Sc
cure the rsght5 OF The city Of Washington, the
Directors OF the Chesap?aks and OHIO Canal
mourn vi rnc-iiS
Der Canal, with an assurance that the same shill
eventually he made rlius far by The ~Compapy.
urless there shall be found some more conye i,
nient way of letting down the canal boats into
The basin or harbor, and bringing them into the
Tiber Canal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

more, while going into the outer portal, Of :.
week day, merely to survey the building,he Sc,
ton delicately admonished US, thatwe were en-.
tering the house Of God covered. The hint W,
enough; and we never see cloud Of hats upo'
the heads of our church-going people, while !,
the SACRED PRESENCE, without thinking Of nj,
devon, and scrupuous Catholic.
Commercial 9d.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

SHAKEsrEARE--The Belvidere Apollo state,
that Mrs. Rice, Nacastle township; North.
am2ton county, Was found guilty, last week Of
pouring no, lead 10 her husbands ear, while h.
was lying sleep in the harves, field. She va,
fined and slightly imprisoned for 10 days.
Why, the naughty woman must have bern to
the play, to see Hamilton the Prince Of Den.
kirk, as mine hos, Of the hill has il,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

Of the President aud Directors OF the Chcsa'
peake and Ohio Canal Company, contained IN
their resolution of The Sd September, 1873 TO
be submitted to the stockholders oil SAID Com'
pany, at their meeting on the 10Th September
1898: Provided. That the Canal be made 10 ter
inmate in basin, to be formed at-l7th sHeet
West, conformably TO The plan submitted.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.

Office of The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company.
The President and Directors of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company, in meeting, Aug 9Th, 1875.
The following preamble and resolutions were
submitted and unanimously agreed TO-:
Whereas difficulties and doubts exist, as 10
the proposed Eastern termination OF The Ches-
apeake and Ohio Canal, some OF which arise
ftomcousideralions Of expediency, some, from
respect for the understanding Of the corporate
subscribers to the stock of the company, al the
period of their subscriptions; and some, from
the construction OF the common charter, and II
is believed, that the embarrassment which THESE
difficulties might otherwise occasion the COM
pany, may BE- amicably and satisfactorily ooVl-
ated.
Be IL therefore Resolved, That committee,
consisting OF Frederick May, Walter Smith,
and Phiueas Jauney, be authorize & instructed
TO inquire toto the expediency OF recommend
ing to the general meeting ofthe stockholders,
expected to assemble at the City Hall, in Wash
ine,on, on the 10th day Of September next, the
adoption Of the following resolution, viz:
"Rssolcsd, That, in the event that William
Writ Attorney General Of the y. States, shall
be of opinion, that the presen: charter Of the
!. Chesa peake ard Ohio Canal Company author
res the extension Of the Canal to the Western
bank Of Rock Creek, IN Georgetown; or, the
Congress OF the United States, IN The event that
he shall not think SOS all, at the request OF the
company, authorize such extension, the same
shall be so extended, in manner following, and
upon .be conditions hereinafter expressed, viz:
"Ibe said Canal snail continue from the con-
templa,ed basin, next above Georgetown; 10 a
point in tas said Town, between Wafer Street
and Bridge Street, on the same level with the
sec,ion utx, above toe said basin, and shall pur>
sue course between the said streets, as far
down toward Rock Creek, as shall favor con-
nexion Of The contemplated MARYLAND branch
$3.50 and Shall Chence uesev> - loets
s,eNe.o-, Il Ds6aT, leading thence to
the Tyber Creek, by the City Of Wa ,h,ngtou;
or for the ben'ti thereof, aud by the mouth oil
Rock Greek enter the River Potomac; u2on
condition., that the Corporations Of Wasting
ton, Georgetown. and Alexandra, shall have
upon terms agreeable 10 Ihemssl respective
~ assented to The said exension.''
Extract from the proceedings Of he Board
Test, JOHN p. INGLE,
CT. Oh. and OH c. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

Tbs President and Directors Of the Chesapeake ant
Ohio Canal Company, in meeting, Sept. 81; 1923.
The Committee, appointed on the 9th Of Au
gust, made the following report:
The Committee, TO whom was referred the
resolve Of the Board on the OH ult relative o.
the proposed Eastern termination Of the Canal;
hav" given 10 tina, subject The full inquiry anc!
consideration, which lis Importance de manded
and have Unanimously agreed, as to the expe-
dienoy of recommending 10 the general meet
ing of s.ockhold- rs, To be held on the 10th Of
this n,onth under all existing circumstances,
the adoption OF the resolution, appended 10 sa nd
resolve, and which is as follows, viz:
''ResoitYd, That in The event that William
Wmr, Attorney General Of the United States,
shall be II OPT ion, that the p,cscn, charter Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company au>
thorises the extension of The said Canal to the
Western bank OF Rock Creek in Georgetown:
or, the Congress Of he United States, in the e
vent that he shall not think so, shall at the re.
quest ofthe company, autao,ise such extension,
the same shall be so extended, in manner fol-
lowing, and upon the conditions hereinafter rx-
pressed, viz: The said Canal shall con inue
from the contemplated basin, next above
Georgetown, TO the said town, and TO a point
therein, between Water street anu Bridge sree,,
on the same level with the section next above
the said basin, and shall pursue a COURSE be
tween the said streets, as far down towards
Rock Greek, as shall fa,o oonnexion Of the |
contemplated Maryland branch from the said !
Canal, keeping so far the same elevation, and |
shall thence descend TO the Western shore of |
OF said creek, by one more locks, a, such ell
ovation above The tide, as may suit the con.
strse'ion OF a Canal, leading thence to the Ty-
Der Creek, by the City OF Washington, or for
the benefit thereof; and by the mouth of Rock
Greek enter the River Potomac; upon condi,
ton, thar the Corporations OF Washington,
Georgetown and Alexandria. shall have, upon
terms agreeable to themselves, res peeiiyely as,
sentea TO the said extension
AT the commencement of heir inquiry, the
Committee d, emed il expediept to direct sur
vey, from the contemplated basin at the West
srn line Of Georg 81 own, to Rock Greek. This
has been carefully performed BY the Engineers.
md they have laid down, on plan Of the town,
wo distinct routes for selection, accompanied
~ an estimate OF the probable expense, aud
ricb plan and estimate are herewith submit
ed 4
The plan proposes continues e ofihe Canal
ON the Reservoir or Basin aboye mentioned, l
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-09-12

"THE UNioN-The bond Of sisters-TL.
wretch who hints at dissol'ing it "sH,lL ca
DOWN"
"To the vile dust from whence he sprurs
Unwep., unhonored.' if unhung"
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