Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-27


the docks, we observed several fine sips in The
stream, list arrived, or just departing, with full
careoes; and the whole scene wore good deal
the appearance which the harbor Of this ancient
CITY. as we'll known for The extent of its COM
merce, as for its polish and hospitality, used TO
exhibit in former days.
From the National Journal.
The Nashville Republican, published under
the immediate eve Of General Jack .oD,-sup>
posed 10 possess his confidence, and to express
his opinions, sets up vindlca,ion OF the Gen>
erals conduct in ordering the execution OF
Woods, on the ground that" the numerous "a
farming mutinies" and" unheard- of outrages
committed ~ the rebellious troops" rendered
the example necessary. Such is the uniform
course Of the defenders of Gen. Jackson. No
matter at whose expense 1t Is done, he must re
whitcwashed. Here, the whole OF the Iennes'
see troops under his command, militia and vol
unteers, are slandered, insuted, and disgraced,
in order to make out something like vindica.
ton of an act of his on which public opinion has
passed severe, but just, judgment. General
Jackson himself branded the Kentucky troops
with the stigma ofcowardIce; and now his con-
fidential editor charges the Tennessee troops,
en- mosse, With mutiny, unheared-ot outrases,
instances, allege tina, Gen. Jackson and his
friends are chary IN their selection OF the means
to accomplish their ends? The notorious, self
created prophe, Brothers, when immured in a
! building appropriated for maniacs, attributed
| the indipnity TO mere difference Of opinion
81 called the world mad (said he)-the world
! said vas mad: they ou,voled me, and here !
ann So in the case Of general Jackson, there
is difference Of opinion equally unfortunate
He has called the whole OF the troops OF Ken
| lucky and Tennessee towards, mutineers, viola
tiers Of the peace, S; rebels against law. Should
| they cast back any OF these serious allegations
| against him-acting with The same justice
which the world dealt ou, 10 Brolhers--where
will he find hind himself next winter? Ger
tainly moi elevated TO the Presidential seat by
the SURFACES Of The very citizens whom he has
thus libelled and injured.
! In noticing the stale paper,justly considered
a formal declaration of war by Russia against
the o loman Empire, the Commercial Adver-
,iser, of New York complains of the manner
in which il has been translated. Many Of the
sentences, it remarks are unin,elligibIe and ma
nv nonsensical, amongst which is cited the fol-
lowing; "RK the Christians, without any dis,inc'
ton were seized, plundered, and m4ssacred
without trial. The remainder escaped" This,
saws the Commercial, has no parallel, except IN
the ever memorable letter of great hero, in
which, speaking OF seven unfortunates, he SAYS,
"Six was shot and the balance trere pardon
ed. Democratic Press.
Two AMERICAN LAplEs.-The two miss Ca
tons, who were as early as 1909 the reigning
bellies in Baltimore and Washington, were the
| r Of IL
| ton, one of the worthiest Signers of the Decla-
ration of Independence. One Of them was mar
| ried to Mr.. Robert Paterson, merchant OF Ba.-
timore, and they went 10 France and England
Mr. Patterson died-lea,ing his widow hand
some fortune. Two Or three years ago she was
married to the Marquis of Wellesley, then the
| Lord Lieutenant OF Ireland.
Her sister was first married 10 Col tlervey,
aid de camp 10 Lord Wellington, who had dis
! rnguished himself, and lost all arm at The bat.
tie Of Waterloo. A few weeks ago, Lady Her.
vey was married to the Marquis Of Carmarhen,
and eldest son Of the Duke Of Leeds. The
Marquis was born on the 2lsl May, 1898 He
is the eldest son, and heir apparent as the
English papers style him, TO he the title oil the
| Duke of Leeds. Thus, fortune in her freaks,
| has raised TO TWO the most distinguished no.
bic families ofrhe British empire, two sisters
the daughters of an American republican, and
the direct descendants Of the only surviving
sicner Of the Declaration Of independence. But
it is a problem, W. ch may we'll admit Of
doubt, whether these American ladies have at
tanned degree of happiness beyond that OF
their fair countrywomen; and whether gran
deur or rank afford any equivalent for the SIM
plcity of manners, and the equality of feeling,
which belong to a Republic. Rich Comp
AN ACT amending the Acts respecting Auc,ioneers
Sec. |. Be il enacted by the Common Council
| Of Alexandria, That in lieu of The fourth OF the
legal commission of auc,i"neers, required by the
act entitled "An &C 10 amend ,he acts res Jec:-
in Auc,ioneers," passed the 9Th day of April,
1927, to be paid by each and every auctloneer
to the use Of the Corporation, they shall pay,
during the present aud succeeding years, as
therein prescribed one fifth part OF the legal
commissions.
Sec. 9 Ard be il further enacted, That in
lieu Of The commissions at present authorised
in no Or yI mai