Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-07-03

done, the generosity of paternai government.
has supplied. Thanks 10 the dislnierestrd ana
patriotic zeal manifested by the ooh Congress
"A by none more eminentiy Than by those oenas
tor. from the remo,tst state Of the Union, VINO
I behold on my rightl Messrs Johnson and bpu'
ligny Of Louisians.) Standing truly IN the snaoe'
bu; also by The light Of the glory OF Washi"g-
ton, announce The accomplishment Oh mo nov
than he predicted; OF all,hat he desired. Inc
inter2osing mountain sinks at cur apProaen'
and the waters Of the west are mingled with
those Of the east. Our union is cemen,ed by
an indes,ruct table bond. The seat Of our gov
eIpmen, will remain forever the GENRE oil It's
operations, and is immoveably fixed on the
shore vf a river which aues,ed the bismeIess
purity Of the living Washington, and now ST.
ieptly washes the base OF his Tomb.
The success Of ourenterprise will more wide.
I, diffuse glory which is a, once source ana
safeguard Of our prosperity. Forth fame oil
Washington, resplendeni with every virtue has
elevated throughout the world, the prac'icai
standard of publi, and private morality, that
only solid foundation Of national freedom, and
happiness.
Blu, from theme so exhaustless, let me IN
humble acknowledgements OF your unmeri'eo
iavors, return you a,oast,which ceIive IN par'
from classica recoliec tons, and in part from
the recent contemplation OF scenes which seven
winters had, once, made as familiar to my eye
as those who daily occupy ,hem are to my heart.
Allow me, Mr.. President, and fellow citizens
10 give you:
George town. The city OF many hills; indeb,-
ed TO nature for the auimat alton OF health and The
charm OF beauty-may Arr Inspired by Ener-
| prise augment her wealth, and assure her pros
perity.
The Chesapeake and Ohiu Canal. Let
union, energy s. economy guide the counseis OF
It's friends. guns.
z The Spirit of Internal Improvement. The
wisdom Of the people, is march is irrepressi'
BILE with blessings; il overwhelms its opponents.
| 8 guns.
Domestic Industry. The source OF nation
al wealth and strength, by opening new chan
nels for the transmission Of productions, new
vigor and activity will he Infused into all its o.
2erations. 8 guns.
| James Montce. The tried and faithful
serv ant Of his country, he frs, invited The ma
tonal legislature to The consideration OF our
great sc heme. guns.
10 Christopher Columbus. Hundreds of
millions revere the mem.ry Of the man. 10
whom the cold hearted Ferdinand gave chains
for a crown and prison for world. guns.
| IL Captain John Smith Of the 10th century
| he StHdttOuS anu WV h''
explored the vast Chesapeake and lis noble riv-
ers. 8 guns.
10 The Directors of The Chesapeake and O.
! hio Canal. The Stockholders nave committed
10 them great trust; our interest Z our hopes
I IS Our fair counrrvwomen. The pride ard
| ornament Of our land S guns.
The Hon. Mr. Rush being prevented nv intis
position from attending, communicated the FOL-
lowing toast.
"Compete success IL theCh-sap+ak and O.
hio Canals 20 the Baltimore Rail Road Their
present strife is ABOUT Certain legal rights; may
their future strife BE-. which shall render the
most imu rtant benefits 10 the country.
Bv tn, Port Master General. Artif ial Roads
6 canals, the connecting ligaments TO the union
Bv Senator Johnson (of a.) comprehen-
sive system Of Roads and Canals. to fac iliate
the intercourse and improve the commerce a.
mong the several states, which dew. looping thu
resources ofevrry par, will augmen, the wealth
and power of the whole.
BY Senator Bou!igny Got Lou J The Ameri.
can system.
By he Hon. Geo c. Washington. liner.
nal Improvements and education, may the ma
tional and commercial benefits Of The one, and
the moral influence Of the other, psrvade every
portion of the union.
peri,y to the city of Georgetown
Byth- Mayor of Washington. The Three
Sisters the oiJes Of the Dis,ric,-whom
God and Nature hath joined together, lei no
man put a,untler.
BY Gen Mason. Allegheny Mississippi, and
Che,apeake. rhe Mountain from her lower.
ing cliffs, proclaims The march of science, and
beckons 10 her summit the father Of Rivers, and
the widely spread Es,uary,-,heir waters shall
commingIe, and brigh' Epoeha Stamped on
the annals Of the nation, be hailed with Joy,
while civilized man here holds his abode.
Al this moment the President having an
nounced a volunteer toast from Mr.. Mercer,
he rose and said
1fr. President ard FeHo,o Citizens +;
The sentiment which prompts the toast, i
I'm about 10 give, will, ! am confident NEE, {
'our appreciation. He who is regardless of the
memory Of the dead, is unworthy of the re- {
pee, "fthe living Thomas Moore, who al
rrwards fell martyr in :he cause of Internal