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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14

Tie Dismal S,cnmp Canai-We were very
much gra,i6ed upon 'akiUg up the Raleigh Re-
gis,er Of Tuesday last, and gIancing over the
North Carolina Legislative proceedings Of lie
preo eding Friday. to observe tina, the only OBJ
s;aclr to the uninterrupted navigation Of this
Canal is abou' 10 be spec Oily removed, by an
act Of me Legislature, abating, the oostruc-
tons 10 the pas.ge Of vessels with masts, from
the Swamp 10 Albemarle Sound. The Bridge
over Pasquotsnk RIVER, the obstruction COM
planned Of in the memorial Of the President Of
the Dismal Sv amp Canal Company, will thus
be removed, or rend, red passable by all vessels
navigating the Canal. The following is the ar.
tcle referred TO:
"Mr. WY he. from the select joint commit
tee, 10 whom was +, e rrsd the message Of me
Governor, communicating The remons'rsnce Of
he Presden of the Dismal Swamp Cana! Com
rany, against a bridge which prevented vessels
passing and letter from Governor Giles, Of
Virginia, on The same subject, reported bill
to provide for the removal OF obs'ruo tons 10
he passage of mas'ed vessels, from the Dis
NAL Swamp to Albemarle Sound, which pas
sed its 6rst reading.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14
E0ucati0n.

VlHOMAS HAGARTY respectfully informs the in
L habitants of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he
has opened Academy for limited number of young
gentlemen The academic course comprises the Greek,
Latin, French and English lang. yes, History, ancient
and modern, Chronology; Geography, with the Of
the Globes and Maps, Mathematics, Ethics, Logic,
Rhetoric. Elocution, Composition, Writing, Arithme.
tic, &c
Thomas Tfagarty, from his long experience in the
education of YOUTH and in qualifying young
gentlemen for universities and professions, both in
Europe and this country, trusts he will be able give
general satisfaction to parents and guardians who may
favor him with their patronage. The advertiser can
produce satisfactory testimonials Of his literary &C.
auircments, capaby and indefatigable industry as
a teacher. lie also refers the public to Thomson F.
Mason, Mayor of Alexandra; Clement smith, esq
Major General Macomb. Gen Mason, Col. Fowler,
Captain Norton Captain Marbury. John harbury. esq.
william Crawford. esq. the Rev John Smith. pastor
of Trinity Church, Georgetown, the Rev j. Kelly,
late President of Washington College. John Boyle,
esq. Of the Navy department and Mr.. J. Mcleod.
principal of the Central academy, Washington City.
Terms may be ascertaned by applying to T. H. q,
his residence on Royalstreet
NJ B. The advertiser viii give nesther holydays MOI
vacation. 2awSw' Jan Loot 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14

1t is unkind, TO-. say the least OF il, in some Of
our cotemporaries 10 pysjudgs the ST. Barls a.
fair. The practice is too common with Anne.
rlcan newspapers to take sides, at the very out.
set, in opposition 10 their own eoun,rymeu.-
Wesare not yet acquainted with all the circum.
Stances Of the case; but as Far as we do know,
we cannot agree with the opinions expressed in
some Of our newspapers. !, is better to delay
while, than prematureIy to pass sentence upon
gsllan officer, whose intentions, all are ready
to admit, were just and honorable. Besides, i,
mus, be recolieeted TIA, Capt TURNER, ,hroug!.
GU, the whole Of this affair, acted under the adj
vice Of Gen: HARxIsoS, our Minister to Colon
bia. 1t ought to he presumed by as, at least,
that Capt. TURNER did his duty, until facts shall!
convince us otherwise. Foreigners must have
bu, poor opinion of our national character,
when they witness The course some lines pur.
sued towards our heroic officers.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14
AiEs,EM. NN1DRlAs
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JANUARY "a. 1859.

We will not attempt by any words Of ours
to heiethen ,heeffect Of Mr. Gus address which
will he found ip our columns 10 day. It is a
voice speaking as it were from the ,ombs, be-
cause its honoured author had retired as be
though, foyerer from the turmoils Of Office, aud
will therefore command attention. To the par.
~ of which Mr.. O:is was once distinguished
member, it must be exceedingly gratifying, ard
certainly canno. be displeasing to high minded
and honorable democrats who are disposed t.
lido justice"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14
Boston, January 3, 1929.

Monday was the day established by law Tor
the annual meeting Of the Su2wme Court OF
The United States. Judges Washington and
Story only attended. emo adjourned The Court
over 10 this day. Ii is supposed by some that
Judge Marshall, whose panctuality is proverbi.
al, may i've on board ,hc Long Branch Steam
boar, which has not been heard of since she lei!
here with the Mail on Saturday. Judge Dual
will doubtless attend To-day, aud quorum for
business will probably be present.
There is one vacancy on the bench,.it will be
recollected, occasioned Sy the lamrn'ed deah
Of Judge Trimble. Its said that successor
10 him has been nominated 10 the S,nale by the
Pres,den, Of the United States, but that the
nomination is not ye, Confirmed MAJ Int.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14

In the Legislature Of Illinois the Committee
to which was referred tina, part Of he Govern,
or's mt ssage relating to the public lard,, has
reported resolution declaring the right 10 the
public lands, within the limits of Illinois. to be.
long to the state; and bill, having for its OBJ.
ject the protection Of an individual who ma,
settle on the land, upon The claim Of the state,
for The purpose OF eliciling Judicial decision
Of the question.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14

The Jackson party have, in several instances.
shown disposition 10 " improve" the Supreme
Court, or, in other words, 10 destroy the conf
deuee Of tie People in that main pillar Of our
liberties. The report Of MIR. p. p. BARBOUR
ia the House, in relation 10 this subject, sa-
YOURS strongly Of such desire,--and numerous
indie atoms from other quarters. leave US in no
doubt as 10 what they would do, il they durst.
The Telegraph gives q side ,o,pe, which may
be quoted as one Of the signs Of the times -
"a Judge is compose of irsh and blood as
other men are, and We hope soon to see the in<
fatuation which has placed supreme power IN The
hands Of The Judicis,y dIssipa'ed."
/, is the Gu,y Of The ceninel TO give warning
a, the appearance OF danger; ard We shall no, be
blamed for calling attention 10 this msdi,a!ed
outrage upon our rights. "Jackson and r. form"
has been the motto Of the dominan, parry,-Iet
US beware that The reform may not extend 10
the overiurning Of our Government, or, al le4s,
The destruction of some of It's branches,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14

this community, can there be any that ne mas
wan,only and ar,fnlly sac rI6ee6 The honor and
pro sprrly OF the house Of Cabot & Co. to his
own official security; or that the same motive
would have led him TO sacrifice their lives un-
der the form Of trial by special commission,
if The case had required il?
The news of The proc amaiion having reach
ed me al Porto Rico, | had no Other resource
than to abandon the idea oil returning to 81.
homas, and make The best Of my way 10 The
Unilrd States. The suddenness aud Necessity
If our departure from 81. Thomas, with the
expectation Of return, must account Tor, and
trust will justify, the unfortunate state in whioh
we were obliged leave, in The hands oil our
aitornies. the fairs and p opeiy OF others en-
trusted 10 US; but upon what nretext the gov
eminent Of ST.. Thomas will Justify he seizng
of tina, property IF the report be 'rue) am at
q loss to conjecture.
have only TO add that have delayed MAX
ing this statement during the short period hat
has already elapsed since my arrival in this
country, in the daily expectation that my part
nrr would also arrive and join me in the PuhIi-
c.lon. But he has not ye, had the good Tor
tune 10 find his way 10 4 country OF liberty and
law, though have reason 10 believe that ne Is
not within the territories Of Denmark.
JOHN WIN. SHAW"
Boston, January 3, 1929.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14

The Philadelphia Chronicle mentions in terms
of praise, portrait in black crayons Of Bishop
While, President Of the Pennsylvania Deaf and
Dumb institution, BY Alder, Nswsam, himself
deaf and dumb. The Chronicle also gives an
interesting account Of this young artist. lie
was taken and carried through the country by
an imposier who represented him as his bros
Their. Albert was found in Philadelphia, aud res.
eurd from his keeper by few charitable ind'
.idua!s. He was then sent 10 the Institution,
and having received the education there given,
was placed as an apprentice TO an. eminent
engra,er. No satisfae tory information could
at first be obtained Of the place Of bis birth,
he could only describe it by diagram. This
was accidentally shown 10 a gentleman from
Kentucky, who instantly discovered 10 il SO ae'
cura,e a delineai;on Of one Of the principal
towns in shat State, thst he did moi hesitate 10
name il as the oLc intended. Enquiry confirm
ed the superstition; the minute correctness Of
the diagram was established, & the birth place
Of the poor boy, with much Of his early history
was aseertsined.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14

The candidates for The guherna,oria chair ia
Pennsylvania are as plenty as blae kberries.-
Our friend, "honest George" may stand a
chance vet. There's many a slip twixt the cup
and the lip, and who knows, but that the cast
off member oil Congress, may not one day rise
to fill The Office once hello by Penn! Stranger
things than this have happened! General
Jackson has seen made President Of the United
States.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14
Notice

rs hereby given to all persons indebted to Richard
Il Emmerson, an insolvent debtor, to make imme-
date payment to the subscriber otherwise the law will
be strictly enforced without regard to persons and
those having claims will present them, duly proved to
II. N. STEELE, Trustee
dec ll-1aw6w of r. ID. Emerson
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14
Notice

hereby given to the Stockholders in the MARINE
/ INSURANCE. COMPANY of Alexandria, that AN
Election will be held at their Office Thursday the
18th day of January next. from 10 O'Clock, A. till
2PM for fifteen Directors to serve for one year thence
ensuing.
The Transfer Books will be closed from Monday the
10Th, until the election is over.
dec s-lawte J. B. NICHOLS, sec'y.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14

In the Senate, on Monday, the Chair CON-
muncaied the credentials Of Mr.. John M. Clay.
ton, elected Senator in the Congress Of the
United States, by The State Of Delaware, for
six years from the 4,h Of Marcf, next.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14
New Goods.

THO, N JOHNSON & Co. have Just received by
y the schooner Virginia from New.York, An add.
tionaI supply Of
Cassinets, Cal,coes, Italian Lutestrings,
Lease superior Oil Cloth, &c.
ian IL Wv
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14

Mr.. Webster arrived in this city on Thur
day evening, and departed this morning 10.
Washington, 10 take his seat in the Senate "
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14
DAILY,
ny SAMUEL sMo % DE N,
PaIsrID AAp YusLIssBp,

TUESDAYS, rHHRsnAYs, AND SATURDAYS,
FAiaFAx-srHBBT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14

.cerderu. was three seatlenea at once.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY "a, 1929.

eSsiiy Paper, Country Paper, IS per annxn
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-03-07

and receive any communication that he might have to Make
closed its DOORS motion Of Mr. Benton in order to proceed
to the consideration of Executive business.
From what we learn, nominations were yesterday
made to the Senate. Certainly, none were confirmed.
The great of this city has already
sbsided and the steady rain Of yesterday kept within doors
most of those who remain This busy hrong has passed away
without any seriously the pleasure oil Its as
sembly What particularly graes and does credit to the
character of People, that amidst all the excitement
and hustle of the the whole day and night OF the In
auguraon passed off without the slightest interruption of the
public peace and ode that have heard Of AT the man
sion of the President the Sovereign People were little up
roarious indeed but any thing but malicious spirit
ra,nss A. Hamilton of New York, has been charged,
temporarily with the duties of Secretary Of State, until
permanent appointment shall have been made to that Office
Certain duties have be performed in that department. i'm
mediatey on the of President, which make
such an appointment, ad interim ndspensably necessary
We inadvertently omitted, the other day. to mention hat
the several Heads of Departments, Mr. Clay Mr. RASH Mr.
Porter and Mr. Souhard and also the Attorney General of
the United States resigned their commissions on the Sd day
of this month"; to the then President of the United States
Intel.
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abridged fran the National Inteliecncer.

Washington March 4-The second Session of the Twen
eh Congress closed yesterdays the House of Representa-
ves adjourning at three. and the Senate at four o'clock
In the House of Representatives vote of thanks was
passed to the Speaker.
In the Senate besides other business the following Mes
sage received from the President of the United States
WASHINGTON, March Sd, 1929
TO the Senate and
House of Representatives of the United States
herewith transmit copy of the instructions prepared by
the Secretary of State and furnished the Ministers of the
United States appointed attend at the assembly of The
American Plenpoenaries first held at Panama. and then
transferred Tacubaya. The occasion upon which they
were given has passed away and there no present roba
by of the revival of these negotiations; but the purposes
for which they intended are still of the deepest interest
to country and the world and may hereafter call again
for the active efforts and benecen energies OF the Govern
ment of the United States The motives for holding them
from general publication having ceased justice to the Gov
eminent from which they emanaed and TO the People for
whose benefit instituted require that they should be
made KNOWN With this view, and from the consideration
that the subjects embraced by these instructions must proba
bly, engage hereafter the deliberations of successors
deem proper make this communication to both Houses
OF Congress- One copy only of the instructions being pre-
pared send it the Senate requesting that may be trans
United also to the House Of Representatives.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
On this Message being read, motion made to print it,
with the documents and after long debate, the motion
aegattped, "a votes to Is.
The Senate of the United States reassembes to-day on
special invitation of President 4das, and is meet at III
O'clock
The Inauguration of the President TO take place to-
day al the Capitol There will be no military array upon the
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orosecrtion, on every person who places OF USES
Hot ar Gill contrary to its provisions. Inc hcehse
80, bo renewed annually, and the charge therefor 49,
o.b net or seine not exceeding sixty-ive fathoms'
doll,rs and one dollar additional for each fatom
.ror sxty6ye. The proceeds arising from the liceil
ora to 90 for the use and benefit the Scool fuu'
!, % worthy of remark that the Law was passed on
o 10Th of last month and goes into operation on tle
f, of this month, and yet 'ras not pu0t'shea IN any
wav until yesterday, the SIXTH! According 10 our
nblp opnon this is not the right way to do BUSINESS
wo have the vanity to Think that whenever practicable
,s sbould he made public, before it goes into ope-
r,tion and that man should not suffer for unknow-
ogv violating its provisions, in consequence OF never
having had an opportunity to become acquainted WIN
.bom We think that little more wisdom and good
common sense in our Legislature would not have set
the Delaware River on fire.
On the ODD ult the schooner Eliza Ann, OF Philadelphia
hound from Richmond with valuable cargo, was boarded
with treat difficulty and at the peril of their lives by three
waermen of Philadelphia, off Cohansey Creek IN the Dela-
ware Bay who found her entirely deserted by the crew. e
bouoht her TO Newcastle Thursday following and have
exhibited their Libel against the schooner and cargo IN the
District Court of the u s. for this District Judge HALL
has ordered special Court for the trial. to be held at New
castle on the 18th inst.
Coagress-The proceedings OF the last week OF the ses-
sion do not afford sufficient matter of interest to our readers
exclusive of what noticed another part of the paper to
make necessary to give our usual congressional summary
-S%@
Aware of the great eageness OF our readers to hear some
account of the interesting transactions at Washington
CIV we DELAYED our paper beyond the usual time of pubca
lion: and its appearance was rendered still later in conse
qence of the southern mail arriving here until near seven
o'clock last evening With good roads its usual time OF arr
val is about fourteen hours earlier The delay this instance
chiefly caused by the difficulty of crossing the river at
lIawe-de-Grace.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-03-07
MARRIED

On the 10th ut by the Rev. S. C. Brincke Mr. SAMUEL
MICHENER to Miss MAGDALEN MOORE daughter of
MIR Elisha Moore both of Delaware County, Penn
Same day by the same, Mr. JAS. RODNEY McKEEyER,
of Chester county, Miss SARAH lands, OF Delaware
County,
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-03-07

woTICE-The Trustees of the Episcopal Congregation of
lS Wilmington DESTROYS to receive proposals for the
Mason work and Carpenters work of a Church, be built
of Stone Information the subject will be given app-
tion 10 DR. JOHN BRINCKLE Chairman of the Board of
Trustees Wilmington, Feb 81, 1929
HECKS.--Bank Checks, on the different Banks III the
Borough for sale at this office. Also, Blank Judgment
and Plain Notes and Bonds, Mortgages Bills of Ladpg and
other Blanks.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-03-07
DIED

At Newcastle, on Sunday last KENSEY JOHNS VAN
DYKE, Esq
In Philadelphia, CHARLES j. OLIVER, aged "a, Of
Andrew Oliver.
Mr. sandersons Correspondent, Fl. F. Rodney, writes
der date LEwIsTowN, Del. Feb. 49, The brig Edward,
Libby from Liverpool arrived here after tedious passage of
SO days. having been of all provisions except potatoes
for the last 20 days. The Rev BENJAMIN ALLEN, Of
Philadelphia left Liverpool in the brig and died on the pass
sage about 81 days since"
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-03-07

B- stated meeting of the Dela,Oare academy of Nats
atral Science will be held at the Town Hall, this afternoon q
O'Clock
A paper on Natural Science will be read.
March z, 1929 HI. F. ASKEW, Sec'y
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y IssoLUTloN OF PARTNERsHIP.-It has been
" cluded by mutual that the firm of Buzby S
Bassett shall be dissolved and terminate the first of the
present year.
ERRY GOODS.-Samuel Buzby will continue at the same
Store No g. Market-street next door below the La
fayette Hotel where he has and intends keeping general
assortment of Dry Goods suited the present and approach
ing seasons and very respectfully asks the continuance Of
that which kindly extended the firm with which
he has been connected.
Wilmington, Feb. 49, 1S-4t
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W1M. ALDRED, Dyer, Brandy,oine Hu

WM1M ALDRED, Dyer, Brandy,oine Hundred, N2sU-
wv. castle County, DeL-Contnues TO dye the various
coors on Silks Satns, Woolens and Cotton to any pattern
they will admit of
VIM ALDRED is thankful for past avors, and informs his
customers that consequence of the death of Mr. John
White goods will be received and delivered the Store of
Mr. JAMES BRowN, No. l13, Market street, Wilmington.
March 1929. l9-4t
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-03-07

WBOUSE & SIGN PAINTING AND GLAZING-The
II subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the pub
lie that he has commenced the above busness-and hopes
from his long experience in coors give genera satisfacon
Having formed connection with of the best workmen in
PHILADELPHIA with a view to SIGN PAINTING, he haers
himself that he can have done iUeH and reasona-
DE terms as elsewhere. Apply No SO, Market Street.
CHARLES REYNOLDS.
I'd mo 1929 l9-4
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-10-29

IbNHE Subscriber has concluded TO remain
- IN this City, and hos removed his Stock 20 the
store I've formerly occupied, next door above Ball q
Central Hotel. aud few doors above the Eagle 10
tel, on the opposite side of the street, whore he il
hepcs TO mort liberal share Of patronage. Ills
friends and the public have had Fix years proof Of his
ability a. workman and b. promises still 10 do his
best 10 give satisfaction
He has on hand foil assortment Of English and
American S.lDDLERY, some common and some
Of the very best quality and almost every article suit
able for saddle horses. gig carriagc or Wagon.
All orders from the comfy viii be promptly alton
ded TO. Repairs neatly executed.
sept G-ecss DAVID JACKSON.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-10-29
GordOnsyillc for Sale

TEN1E subscriber offers for ene his Tavern A. Go.
n louisville, ~ Orange county, with $50 acres ol
Land attached TO IT, or TO exchange II for property in
the city of Richmond Gordonsylc is situated nj
the foot Of the Southwest Mountains, ~ miles from
the University Of Virginia, so from Fiedcrcksburg
so from Hardsonburg, and 40 miles from bis place
The stages from Charlottesville to Fredericksburg
pass three time week, and since the late arrange
Incnt Of the mails between Stanton and Guynndolt
the number Of passengers has greatly increased. Tho
mail stage from Richmond to IIarrsonburg passes
twice week Forafcrns and farther pariiculars.
apply 70 tho subscribef. JOHN n. GORDON.
Richmond, 9fth Sept. e.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-10-29
MRS. b. LYON

DEGS leave TO announce TO her former customers
hS ana friends, t'at sh, has removed To the first
door below ". y. Eylcs store, and directly oppo-
cite the Bookstore Of Collins y Go. here she is now
opening her F,Ii lasorimerl 90
NILLINER% y,
w hich has been selected with great care IN New
York, comp isur The Nyw1sr FtsuoNs. She has
also received assortment Of Lsdics' Curls, togo
thCr with The usual variety In her lirr.
o. Lcghorn and Straw Bonnets cleaned blcuclcd,
repaired and dyed.
- Ostrich as well other feathers cleaned so as
to look we'll now, and artificial flowers made to
order, and all layours gratefully acknowledged.
1l-nnfl