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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28
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,,,,rpsn.y MORNING, AUGUST %, 1928

81 las, arrivals from Europe, il appears
,bs contest between the Russians and
I'll. Is carried on with degree OF o6stinacy,
,;,yIv on the part Of the Ouomans, which
ms likely 10 protract hos,ilities longer than
40 supposed. 1t is no more, However, than
=. ,.pec,ed. Added TO their peculiar religious
..,s,s they have every thing to excite them TO
.;,orous resistance. Their home, their reli-
10, their pleasures, their capital, their very
a,is,.uce as a people, depend upon the issue
e The war. Those intestine commotiohs which
,ronld distract the attention and destroy the en-
,;ss of other nations, differently situated and
composed Of different materials, have no other
Effect upon them than TO excite to greater
e,sr,ions, and more daring efforts. Oalted a.
,,orc themselves and for themselves, they
,row all without, and much within, is easued
,o,;rs, their government, and, with not all Of
,bs old sn;ri, dead, they are determined to die
sword in hand. A glorious hereafter they say,
,,v,;,sus-Mahomet has no. lett us destitute OF
n. Measures Of Paradise-here are our arms,
=, our enemies come and taks them.
The subject mex, in interest to this war, is
he state of affairs in Portugal We believe
Don Mrguel's power will be but short lived
We may be mistaken, but it is our present i'm
,ression that the tyrannical energies OF his go
yernment cannot put down popular sentiment,
and that he viii soon BE- hurled from his usurp-
ed throne The remark Of the English editor
is also, no doubt, correct, thai The assumption
Of the regal dignity will render him obnoxious
10 the marked displeasure Of all the courts Of
Europe.
This news brought by rho last arrivals, only
increases our Impotence 10 hear something de-
cslve from the theatre where these interesting
events are taking place.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28
Notice TO Bridge builders.

TIVE County Court Of Prince William having lie.
l. termned that it is expedent to erect Wooden
Bridge across Cedar Run, near Brentsvile, at The
place where Stone Bridge has been lately attempted
have authorised the undersigned 10 advertise for
sealed Proposals for the same, until the first day of
September next.
The length of the Bridge will be eighty two be-
tween the sbutments, and its height above low water
mark twenty five or thirty feet.-The abutments now
STANDING are to be taken down, and the work to be
entirely new; for which, the materials collected for the
Stone Bridge, supposed to be suitable and album
dant.
Proposals will be received for building both an open
and covered Bridge, when the Court will select that
which is preferred Communications on the subject
OF this notice will be addressed to John Williams
Brentsvile Prince William County, Va. to Bernard
Hooe, Alexandra, until the lst of next month.
JOHN WILLIAMS,
aug 12-tsl BERNARD HoOR,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28
From the Baltimore Chronicle =,

One day later from Rio-de-Janeiro.-
The ship Balloon, Capt. Hamilton. which ar.
rived at this port yesterday left Rio Janeiro
only one day after the Constitution, Can, Nc,
Rea, also at this port, consequently it is not 10
be presumed that any additional intelligence
Of Importance could have been received by this
arrival There were no changes of conse q uence
in the markets.
Capt. Hamilton informs, that there were
some hopes by the Brazilians of peace. adyic.
es Of which would be received by the packet
from Buenos Ayres, (if received at alI,) which
was hourly looked for and the CONSEQUENCE
was the keeping back by the planters of Coffee,
which would in the event of peace, comm and
better price, or what would be the same
thing, there would be an improvement in the
currency.
Flour was Of dull sale, only commanding
from $4,000 to $4,000 per Dbl. The bakers
would only purchase in small parcels to answer
their immediate calls. And what was particu:
Iarly unfortunate, there bad but few careoes
arrived for the three mouths previous to the
Balloons sailing, that the -four was not more
or less injured by its becoming caked suppos>
ed from the acidily which was impaired to, and
absorbed by it, from the unseasoned slaves Of
which the barrels were formed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

The editor Of The Frederic ksburg Arena has
had an interview with the proprietor of the land
in Spottsylvania county, on which GOLD was
found not long since, and is enabled to state,
that with the aid of machinery, much greater
quantities than heretofore have lately been Sc
parated from the soil; and there can be no
doubt, if the most approved methods of de,ec'
ton were resorted TO, rich harves: would re-
ward the l.horer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

We inadvertently omitted among the items
Of foreign intelligence yesterday, 10 mention
that the contest for member of Parliament
from Clare, Ireland, has terminated in the cleo
ton Of Mr. O'CoxNELL. This news will be
dou5ly gratifying to ous Irish friends, VIII, n
they bear in mind the powerful odds against
which their distinguished countrymsn had to
contend.
Its stated that the returns by the sheriff, have
been formally protested against as contrary 10
law, Mr.. O'Connell being Roman Catholic.
The London Courier of the 4th ut. affects TO
Oe exceedingly mortified at the result Of the
election; and lids
"We pledge ourselves 20 our readers that
there is no danger whatsoever Of Mr.. O'Con-
nelPs finding his way beyond the bar OF the
House; and We predict tha, this Short, lived tri-
pmph Of his vanity will be death blow to hi,
professional character as lawyer, and we even
suspect to the character more precious in his
eyes, OF the leader of the party"
We confess zoe cannot imagine how this can
take place. 1t requires, however,
"optics sharp, ween.
To see what is not to be seen"
We observe it stated, that Charles Butler, the
veteran English Catholic lawyer, has given a
solemn opinion that O'ConnelI may take and
hold the seat to which he is elected, under the
British laws and constitution.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

The route of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Road for the first twelve miles, which includes
the whole distance from Baltimore to Ellicou's
Mills, exhibits now most gratifying scene of
active and laborious indaStry-of "mountains
sinking and Of vallies rising," that gives cheer
ing assurance of speedy accomplishment Of
this great national work. The interest it so
naturally excites among our citizens, attracts
large number of,nem daily to view the progress
Of the workmen.
|, will not be difficult 10 calculate, that the
effect Of this curiosity must be veyy beneficial
IN producing income 10 the company, when
this first section of the road, shall be so far
completed that passengers may travel on it to
the Union Factory near which it it will termi-
nate. Within This distance the road will pass
by the Thistle Factory, the Patapsco Factory
and Ellicou's Mills, and we are assured that
one or more Rail Road Carriages will travel
over the whole distance on the fourth day of
July next. Baltimore Gazete
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

The National Gazcre speaks In high and JUS,
terms of the Biography Of the Signers to the
Declaration of Independence, ofwhich second
edition has been published We read this work
as il first appeared, and considered i, valuable
addition to our stock Of literature. This Sec
ond edition, however. the Gazette says, pos
sesses several advantages over the first, adapted
to render the enterprise more popular and valu
able The arrangement of the whole has been
Judiciously altered by CHASING the lives in the
order Of signature, and placing those Of the
same State together: the historical repe,ilions
have been curtailed in various instances, and
avoided as far as practicable: many new Incl
dents and traits have been collected and inter-
woven: general and critical revision Of the
entire mass seems to have been made; and its
size has been reduced to five volumes, a, the
same time that the style of publica lion has been
considerably improved.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28
+ or Sale.

ME subscriber wishing to change his residence. Of:
Il fers for sale the Farm on which he resides, con.
tanning l66 This farm is handsomely situated
on the north side of the Little River Turnpike Road.
adjoining the seat of Thomas Fairfax, Esq. two and 4
half miles from Alexandria, and six from Georgetown
and Washington. About hundre d acres in cul.
tivation, the balance is m wood. 1t is remarkably
healthy anil abounds in good water. The soil is light
sist of two story Brick Dwelling and out hou-
The former stands on an eminence which com.
nands varied and beautiful prospect Of highly i'm.
proved neigh5orhood. person wishing to iocat
himself in this section of country, would find here dec
sireablc residence for health, good water the best
ciey and the important advantages afforded bys prox
unity to the markets ofthe District Of Columbia.
would also sell, tract Of Twenty acres of LAND,
near the above, the old Leesburg road and adjon-
ing the land of Mr.. Fairfax. This lot is in wood
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

The working Of the Thames Tunnel seems
likely to be carried on with fresh yisor. A
public meeting was held in London on the sth
July, with view to raise funds for this s;upen-
dous work. The chairman rose and announced
mat the Dukes Of Cambridge and Wellington
had each subscribed sool. towards the perfect,
ing this national work. H. Maudley, Esq. 5ool.
= n. Palmer, Esq, 5ool. - Chanrry, Esq.
'Ooi' and various other sums Several indivi.
duaI' addressed the meeting, and eventually
near 0oooL were subscribed towards the desir-
ed object.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28
ALSO,
1853 Acres ofLand,

In the County of Hampshire. which would be sold low
or exchanged for other property.
Further particulars may he known by application 10
the subscriber on the premises, or by letter post paid
directed to the Alexandra Post Office, d. C..
A. MACRAE:
Fairfax County, near Alexandria. August 6-eolm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

Wine, Whiskey, etc.
'THE subscriber has hand and offers for sale at his
l. Auction Store,
8 casks red wine
3 do sweet Malaga do
S barrels old whiskey, nice and we'll favored
IA do high proof do
SO do common do
IS do vinegar
l mid and 2 barrels Jamaica rum
1 elegant plated sword
few pieces broadcloths, calicoes and stripes
piece French drill do cotton cashmere
Black silk cravlts and hdkfs
Loaf sugar No ], Q, and at sugar house prices
Gentlcmen's shoes and pumps
Ladies' black morocco do, children's red do
White and black wool hats
Spanish and half Spanish segars, psrasols
Bcstall's cake and canister backing
Franklin stove, ten p.ae sideboard, bureau
l dozen rushbottom chairs
second hand bedsteads
Kip skins and bride leather
Black and rllsssct do, some stout and suitable for
negroes shoes
ALso-A collection of BOOKS, comprising about
500 volumes.
a. The above articles will be sold either Wholesale
or Retail GEO. WHITE, Auct
aug 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

The ship Alexander has brought Col. Powell
of Philadelphia, an extraordinary improved
Durham short-horned COW, which produced in
England. as appears by certificate, so quarts Of
milk day, in June last, and afforded from the
milk OF seven days l9a pounds avoirdupois OF
butter, and had continued 10 give milk until
the birth If her calf.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28
From the cincinnati Gazette

"Ispeah advisediy, when say Mr.. VAN
:" BuREN has recently written to distin-
"guished Heroite of Kentucky, to this effect
"-.'Jackson will get twenty-four votes in
"New-York HE SHALL HAVE THE
" WHOLE IF NECESSARY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

Our foreign, but old and familiar acquaint>
ance, the Lombardy Poplar, is spoken very
harshly of by the New York Statesman. "Thai
prim, stuff, unmeaning, shadowless, dirty exotic,
the Lombardy poplar, ranks and files of which
have invaded our shores, and driven back the
natives of our own woods, is now, we hope,
prescribed by univeral consent, and will be ex--
terminated as soon as possible"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

SHEEP The Boston Gazette Of the 22d says,
"The Corsair, ct this port on Wednesday eve
ming, from Hamburg, has on board "a Saxony
sheep, consigned to Messrs. G. s. +. Searle
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

A public dinner was given in Philadelphia
on the Goth inst. To Professor PATTERSON, who
is abou: to leave that city, having, as will be
recollected, received and accepted the appont-
ment to the Chair of Natural Philosophy in
he University Of Virginia.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28
KENTUCKY ELECTION.

The Kentucky Reporter of the Goth instant
which came to hand yesterday, contains re.
ports from 80 counties, giving MIR. Metsalfe
majority Of 1881
The returns from Whitley, Wayne, Hender-
son, Lewis, Galloway, and two OF three other
small counties are not perhaps precisely accu>
rate; and no return has been received from the
small county Of Hickman. 1t is not howe yer
probable that the result will be varied by sub,
uentinform alton more than one or two hun
dred votes.
Hickman county will probably give maio.
rity Of 100 for Judge Barry. Gen. Me,calfe's
majority will probably be diminished 100 more
by the last days voting in Galloway, On the
other hand, the last days voting in Harlan
county will be favor Of Gen. Mett alfr, and The
majority in Lewis county i, is believed has
beer enormously reported in favour of Judge
Barry.
With repect to the division of parties il the
Legislature, we are still of opinion, that ma
Jority in both branches will be found on the
side OF the Administration The Senate per-
haps will be equally divided; the Lieutenant Co.
vernor's vote in that case will be decisive
There have been many new members chosen
Tor The House Of Representatives, whose poIi-
rcal predictions are not known to US; some
OF them perhaps, without reference 10 the Pre-
sidential question. We believe we are not mis-
taken in asserting, that large majority are
Old Court men.
With respect 10 the Lieutenant Governor
the returns are imperfect it cannot be ascer.
tanned which Of the candidates has been sue
cessfnl, before the polls are officially compared:
bu, we have some ooubl of Mr.. Underwood's e.
lection.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

The Norfolk Beacon Of Friday says, "We
have seen letter dated Charleston, August IA,
which states tina, the Yellow Fever is prevalent
there
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

10 two articles in this mornings paper, we
would ask attention.
Mr. Miner, the able editor Of the Village Re-
cord, and a member of the House Of Re- presen
'4''es, has very successfully exposed The fal-
a's oil that reasoning which contends that, be.
cause Gen. Jackson came into the House with
"e greatest number of electoral votes, he
mould have been elected President BY the
House.
II is admitted, on all hands, that no man in
pennsylvania knows more Of public sentimen,
sne Otpolitical parties, in that State, than MIR.
o'nns OF the Democratic Press. His presen,
'1p0ss may be relied on. II gives cheering
view OF our strength, where the Heroites.vainly
imagined an Adams man hardly dare show him.
self.
we say again, that when the day Of trial comes
w. IT'S our firm opinion majority of the peo-
pe.o' pennsylvania will give their votes 10 Mr..
ADAMS and Mr.. RUSH.
"ewish both parties would read the arts
,'''S 10 which we refer. 1t is good 10 "reason
together
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

The Leesburg Washing,onian thinke the
'acs on vote Of Loudoun is about 200, and the
Administration vote rises 700. This we be-,
leve is pretty accurate estimate Of the STATE
OF parties in that county. The people-honest,
intelligent, Industrious and, above all, indepen.
dent; not under the control Of the Richmond
Junta, nr any other Junta-wil give an effective
vote Tor the good cause. They have long since
learned to despise The dwelling policy of the
wouid-be leaders of Virginia, who, to secure
political objects, strive to Keep the people ig-
norant Of their own interests. If the people OF
Virginia had the same heart and mind with
their fellow citizens of Loudoun, there would
be politics regeneration Throughout, the STATE,
and in The present contest we have every hope
that her example will be productive of the hap.
pisst effects.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

u The therm ometer, yesterday. stood at $50, &C
companied With brisk N E. wind.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

What confidence should the people place in
party, when the opinions Of its leaders, as de-
clared in 1924, are now given to prove exactly
the opposite to what they contend for?
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28
George White,

George White,
HAVING taken an Auction License and the store
III on King-street, lately occupied by Geo. Johnson
offers his services the public, 3UC1I0 NEER
AND COMMLSyION MERCHANT; and hopes, by
strict attention business and desire to please
to meet with support from generous public.
He has on hand various articles transferred 10 him
by his predecessor which are Offered for sale at lowest
limits. and will gladly receive consignments Of any
kind whatever aug 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

:, ooserve 1t stated, somewhere, that gen.
"eh IN Boston senG their boots 10 South A.
10 get them covered with India rubber
~. |'ma'e like ours, boots prepared in this
'"aoaer must be very useful.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28
SN11lP NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria.

SAILED, AUGUST 27.
Ship Cashmere, Whitney, Amsterdam.
Steam.packet Fredericksburg, B. j. jenkins, Balt.
more.
Steamboat Potomac, jenkins. Norfolk, with passen
gers
Schr Erie, Bartram, cleared at New.York for this
port 25th inst.
Brig Alexandra, hence. at Boston 23d inst.
Brig Planet, hence, at Portsmouth Doth inst.
Schr Increase, Shnn, hence, at New York 25th inst
Schr Esther & Sally, Bancroft cleared a, Philadel
phia Goth inst. for this port
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-28

Brandy, etc
O pipes Cognac brandy, 'Rasteaux' brand
q do do do 'Seignette,' do
/ do do do 'Martell, from the London
docks, years old
hid Barron's New Orleans rum
S Or casks sweet malaga wine
hhds first quality St Croix .ugar
80 bags green coffee, for sale by
aug rs C. & I. r. THOMPSON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-30
RAppAHANNoCK NAVIGATION.

FREpERIcKspuRG, May 27.-Captain Crozet,
Principal Engineer Of the State Of Virginia, ac.
companied by Mr.. Fairfax, passed through this
place yesterday, on their way 70 the upper part OF
the river to commence survey, by which they
will be enabled to estimate the cost of rendering it
navigable above tde-water. [.4rena
Our readers will no doubt recoect that most
shocking outrage was some short time since com
,ntted in Lancaster County, by the violation and
murder Of young temae. negro man was con-
demned to death at the May term for that county
upon the following confession.
He was fugitive slave, who being concealed in
the kitchen of Miss CPS residence, heard her give
some directions TO the servants, and tell them that
she was about to pay visit 10 one OF her neigh
bors and would not return until the morning. He
followed and attacked her on the way. She resist
ed, saying that she knew him and would have him
punished. He tlien gave her violent blow on the
headwhich stunned her, and he was thus enabled
to effect his felonious purpose. He had gone too
far to recede, and, for his own security, proceeded
to take the life OF this unhappy girl. There was
however another witness against him, who is ON
niscient and omnipresent.
few days afterwards, he was apprehended as a
runaway, by two mcn-one on horseback ami one
on foot. In attempt to escape from tn EN- he 10
into the woods. The man on foot soon fell, and he
was followed alone by the horseman who was o.
hlged by the thickness Of the underground to
dismount, in consequence Of which the negro gain
ed upon his pursuer, doubled and threw him out
But now a new enemy attacked him on his re-
turn, he came within sight of the horse, who fol-
lowed so closely, manifesting his hostile intcnt-
ons by furious efforts to bite, that he was forced to
cross fence along which he ran considerable
distance, the horse still keeping abreast of him.
His course at last arrested by perceiving some
persons at work in field before him, and being
thus hemmed in, he was secured. Regarding this
as proof of special interference of Providence,
and that his fate sealed he considereda as idle
all further efforts to avoid the punishment due to
his crime, and made full confession
We do not vouch for the truth of this tale II is
given as we received il, at third hand from gen
tieman who was present at the trial. [i6
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-30
FOR THE E.@OUyREJ
To The Citizens Of Stafford King George, pVest-
niorefdnd, northumberland, Lancaster and
RicbruoDd

To The Citizens of Stafford, King George, Vest
nlorefond, Northumberland, Lancaster and
Richmond.
STAFFORD County,, Nav 22, 1928.
There is common principle OF action working
equally with all men, which makes them endea-
vor TO appear respectable in the eyes OF their spc-
cies. So firmly is this principle engraited on our
nature, that the wretch who has forfeited all claim
to that character will still practise every art of dis
stimulation to pass himself upon the world for a man
OF responsibility. What here applies to man in
his individual capacity, is equally applicable TO
community; every member of community being
DESTROYS that the community TO which he belongs
should maintain respectable and dignified station
in the eyes OF the world. This is very Iaudable
ambition, and cannot be too warmly cherished
cannot believe, fellow citizens, that the electors
OF the Northern Neck OF Virginia are so different
from the rest OF mankind in their natures TO pos
scss none OF this ambition Is IT possible that the
District which has once been represented in our
national l. gslature by Lee, Jones and NJ
choidS, should have become so degenerate as TO be
totally Indifferent to the station il now occupies in
the eyes OF the nation? IL not, let us at once de-
termine to shake of the apathy which has pre-
vailed so long in the District, and prove to the
world That we have yet some pride Of character re.
rnaining,-Let Us prove that we are no longer will
hing to be duped by the low cunning of political
iuggler Let us prove that can discriminate be-
tween the hgh-minded, honorable gentleman, and
the cringiDg syc0phant, who can be all things to
dl men.--Ltt us prove that we prefer man oil
firm and inflexible integrity, TO the faibless
ture, who to promote his interest, will not he
state for an instant TO deceive those who ropose
confidence in him. We have, fellow citizens, at
this time, fair opportunity Of doing so:--WfL-
LoUGHDY NEWTON, Esq. Of Westmoreland Is be-
fore candidate for Congress- man OF very
respectable talents; sound republican Of the Vir-
gina school of politics. and gentleman of unblem-
ishcd private character. We are called upon to
determine whether we will choose this gentleman
for our representative in tbc next Congress, or re-
elect the man, VINO, during the tendency of his e.
lection, induced many people in ono county OF his
District TO believe he was in favor OF Gen. Jackson
for the Presidency, and in another declared him
self an Adams man,--whe,ler we will elect Mr.
newton, or re-clect the man, who, in letter TO a
respectable portion Of his constituents said be was