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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
SwEKr SpRrNes, MoNRoE COUNTY, VA.
September, 1929.
To the Ediso oftie Pkenir Gazette

xorhe Edtto ~ tae TRealr Gdzds
SIR: For tnis le'Ier-which to you, do, Gico
aique dedico--snd the trouble i: may give, you
arr indebted 10 cold, rainy morning-don't
stare, here il is so--and TO a comfortable FIRE in
my solitary hut-fortuBaiely have one TO my.
self. Blu, 6fst, must tell you what induced
me TO visit these mountains. Know, then, you
are the cause. Mr.. Editor.
Several weeks since read in the Phen,r-
taken, as an editorial article, fromth National
GszSt e what the writer intended for pic
IuIesque description Of the mineral and medi
einal Springs in this seeliun OF Virginia. Of
which a transient notice is taken IN Jrffer-
sons Notes" In consequence, wendrd my
way huber, in place Of The Bedford and Brrk-
icy SpfinEs, which it was my first intention 10
visit.
II has been remarked. tina, familiarity Of in
tercourse often lessons she personal respect OF
dignity which first v'e,r may have created
On the same principle, IL has been observed,
iha, no man is hero to his valet" This
kind Of feeling, without anaiyzing il, may also
be well applied to vie,cs Of nstsre. l felt This
while crossing the Apprentices. Mrs. Radcliffe's
vivid and powerful descriptions OF the pictur-
ssque and romantic scenery of these mounta aims,
which, in the perusal, had so strongly excited
my ina gination, l found much overcharged,
when thus in familiar contact with them. In
descriptive powers of wild, Of savage mountain
scenery, she held the pen-Salvaior Rosa the
pepciI. With neither can class the Editor ut
The National Gazsue==a A lannl, and In Aris-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

The New York Post Says that letters have
been received from Doctor Boardman, who is
the surgeon, friend and companion Of Commo.
dore Porter, in Mexico, and no mention is made
If his Com. Porter's) arrest, as was stated in
he accounts recei, ed from Vera Cruz. They
are residing in the family Of Mr.. Poinsett, the
American Minister, I'D their detention results
from the embarrassn.cnlS in The resources Of the
Government, which they have every reason 10
expect will be speedily removed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

YELLOW FEvER.-A gentleman who lief, N
Orleans on the 25d ult informs US that al hovgh
The new cases Of Fever were still NUMEROUS, yet,
in most reorn, instances, where early appiica>
tion was made Tor medical assistance, cures had
been effected. A Doctor McFARLAND, par ucu-
larly, had met with ca success in the disc asc,
by The use Of The Eapor Bah.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

A letter from Havana, dated July 90, receiv-
ed by the editor Of the Charleston Courier,
says: There is great s;agna,ion in business
At present, partly arising from tho difficulty Of
communicating with the Inferior, but more
from the universal bankruptcy Of the dry goods
dealers OF the city, three or four Of which on
" remain. These failures involve abour S2,-
100000"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

The Louisville Focus Of the 9th instan an
nounoes the death Of DR.. JOSEPH BUCHANAN,
one Of The editors Of that paper: he is spoksa vi
as gentleman Of learning and admirable man.
ners, and Of oeing the author of work on The
mind full Of genius, and also Of grammar Of
She ENGLISH ianpuape
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09

plne, King & Queen and Essex I6f-Thus lie is
ahead in the whole District SO Notes.-The four
Delegates from that District are, therefore, John
Roane, Morris. Tayler and Garnett
-hsddieser-Thos. r. Jovnes' ia, A. P. Up
shur ZIG, Severn +. Parker ~, Thos. r. Yeat-
man 72, Calvin II. Read 43, Thos. NJ. Bayy 10,
Billups none. The aggregate of the votes in the
whole District is therefore as follows Joynes l1s9
Bsyly 769, Read 692. Upshnr 604, Bilups 5s4,
Parker 63i, featman 4O2-So that Messrs. Joynes,
Bsyly, Read, and Judge Upshur are elected Del.
egates rom the Accomac District
We have returns from the county of Lee which
only increase the maiorities of The four candidates.
who were previously ahead in the counties of
Scott, RusseH and Wdsh,ngton-The votes in
those four counties stand as follows: Edward Camp
bell ll5l, Andrew Mcmillan lOIe, John B. George
OF Tazewell 1913, VIM. Byars $40, George
Cowan 67S. Francis Smith OF Washington Gig,
Henry Smith of Russell d2S-The other candi.
dates had withdrawn-razewell county only to
be heard from--But there was little doubt OF the
election of the first four
We have received additional returns from
the RdnatchG DiSfiiet-the only one, which may
no,c be considered wanting to make out the com
plete Muster Roll of Delegates to the Conven.
ton.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09
APPOINTMENTS.

Among the new Appointments, which il is be-
lisved. will receive the public appropriations are the
two new Secretaries Of Legation. Washington IT.
wing is appointed to London; and Charles Carroll
Harper TO Paris.-Irving's name is known 10 the
civilized world. He is honor to his country and
10 his age; and his standing & acquaintance in
Britain, will give facilities to Mr.. McLaDe which
will in no inconsderabe degree assist the negocia
ton OF some OF the points, which have been left
as an incumbrance upon the present by the last
Adminstraton.-Mr Harper is not generally
known-he is the son of Robert Goodloe Harper,
and the grandson of Charles Carroll of Carrolton
IA young man of high character, varied attain.
meDts and "strong talents" and "having receiv-
ed (says the Baltimore Gazette) his earlier educa-
ion in France, is well qualified from his knowl-
edge OF the language and manners Of the Nation,
TO fill the appointment which the Executive has
given him, with credit and usefulness"
The appointment Of Mr.. PEBBLE Of Maine as
Minister Pienipotentiary TO the Netherlands, has
given some offence 10 the COaIonists OF MARYLAND,
and they in the true spirit of their vocation are at
tempting TO scatter firebrands among our friends
in that quarter. The Bait Chronicle is appeal
ing TO the ealousies Of the State in favor of Chris
topher Hughes, one Of her favorite and worthy
sens, and now at the Hague. Why (says that pa
per) is he 10 he "thus sacrificed? eve are at a
loss Gays the aforesaid print) 10 imagine unless IL
s from the circumstance Of his having enjoyed the
high esteem Of the viriuous head Of the late admin.
stration, with whom re had acted on an important
occasion, and whose subsequent intercourse had
confirmed these mutual pre- possessions which were
formed on the occasion 10 which we have Just al.
luded." And why is Mr. Preble 10 he appointed? Is
II because, adds the same liberal Edor) one Of the
Presidents friends is TO be rewarded % And
be is utterly al loss to imagine any other reasonl
May we, then, venture 10 assist him? WHY Is 2
Minister Plsnip0isnery TO be sent at slli--to
assist IN the settlement with g. Britain Of the
boundaries Of Maine, under The mediation Of the
King OF the Neiherlaols.~-Mr Prebie j. Cit.
zen OF Maine, conversant with This very compli
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
RANKS. NO 10

In the review which shall present, of the
state and condition of the Bank of Virginia, as ex-
hibited by the Bank itself, | am far from suppos-
ing that ] may not be led into some errors, and il
so, they will, no doubt, be detected, by those,
whose interest and duty il may be, to expose
them. Far from complaining, under such detec-
ton OF errors, shall no, only promptly acknow-
ledge them, but shall feel rejoiced to believe that
the Bank, in which the state has so deep an in
teres,, is in better condition than had suppos-
ed. To avoid all iil-nalured imputations, which
il may be the pleasure of some 10 cast upon me-
and TO shew that do not intend to commit any
error, Twill quote from the Journals of the House
OF Delegates the report OF the state and condition
OF the Bank of Virginia This will be found i'm
the journal of 1922 page 205, in the following
form:
9" The stale of the Bank of Virginia on the Ist
of Iannary 1922
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09
THE NEW POSTMASTER !

'CPEED THE MAILS.
II appears from the following, the Post Master
General Is about TO introduce an important change
into the run of the mails:
Extract of q letter from IVdsllin gfon .tfay So
"Changes have been directed TO be made by
the Post office Department, that will produce
these results; LIST. The mail will be delivered at
Richmond at ~ o'clock instead of 2 p. NJ, at
Charleston ). e. at meridian instead of =. NJ,
so that replies and reRittances from Banks NAV be
made to Eastern Correspondents the same dav.
I'd. The mail will come from Charleston "a hours
sooner the coming summer than hereofore-This
circumstance and the change made by the early
arrival at Charleston will give the Citizens there
the advantage OF about 40 hours in their Cor
respondence with this City, Baltimore, sc. &c"
The Public is under great obligations 10 Mr.
Barry for this decided improvement i'm the mail
1t furnishes numerous facilities in the intercourse
OF rrespoudents-besides the greatest convent
ence TO the Editors Of newspapers.-It gives us
new evidence of the energies OF the new Post
master general; of his desire to initiate and hi. ca
pacity TO rival the vigilance and industry of his
''illusrious predecessor" Gas Mr. b. Justly denom-
mated h im) MIR. Mclean was anxious TO save 8
or days from Boston to Charleston-Mr. Barry
will give an advantage OF about 40 hours TO the
Charleston merchants in their Correspondence
with Washington alone--Is not this 4" Referm":
What will the censorious coalitioDsts think of il
There is no question: that fast as the resources
Of the Department will permit new facilities will
be introduced and further economy Of time effect
ed, in the Eastern lne.--We hail this appearance
of public spirit with cordial satisfaction.
The change commenced yesterday; and the
Northern mail came in by IL O'clock.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09
ELECTIoNs

Hanover County complete John Roane PIG
Richard Morris 2O3, VIM. p. Taylor ZIG. WIN. RI.
Roans l29, James NJ. Gsrneit 1I5-(Wm II
Roanc's majority rs in HanoverO
Btng WtHigm--Jchu Rosae 100, VIM p. Tsy.
lor ISL, WIN " Roane 1903, Richard Morris II,
James NJ t5arnettGl Previous majority Of Gar.
neil over VIM Il Roane in The Counties Of Car
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09
CARTS OF ALE EDITORS "

The two Nationals have literally extracted the
attacks OF Coalition Editor upon the Editors OF this
paper--an attack, which is got up on idle assump
tons, without single fact TO support them
These gentlemen are, OF course, the best Judges
OF their own way Of conducting their ne wspspers-
we ask nothing of their mercy, or their generos
ity. They may strike at us as often as they please
But we expect il of their Justice (fheir Jus
tce p their magnanmty (their Jfagndnimify7)
or their decency and sense OF shame, to give our
own explanation fair opportunity Of going to their
readers. We ask no more-and that is asking but
little; Tor, tie article is scarcely a fourth Of the
gratuitous, and manly article Of insinuaiion which
they have re-pubshed against us.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09

Cold .6Iines-We have a letter from n. CAROL.
ma Of the 3ls May, which states that &" the popu-
laon Of the country for nearly 100 miles square
are agonsing under the continued and increasing
fever for gold; that mills are building; and that the
machinery at Caps mine had realised 1000 lbs. Of
pure. metal in the last week-so say the Propfie.
tors
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09

u The List OF Delegates TO the Convention is
now complete, with the exception Of one District.
We presume we shall have fully made it out by
the next Move seize this opportunity % assure
our Readers, that we have engaged one of the
best stenographers in the Union 10 report its pro.
ceedings-snd that we propose also 10 put TO press
volume Of its entire proceedings.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09

Lunaiie HospitGl, TY3IHosnsh1src.
NTorEOEis hereby given thafsilths 1eiisisffi .,i,,
~ sre occupied udthat rc more pNaats ri e. ffts
1'aat ~ ssid cearsVarsst, due ottt o. fhf. 81
ttr.rr ~ r.4-t 5ftha Co-.rfol flt.isr
",r t-H aE1g
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09
MANAGE
OFFTCE-RICHMoND, (vA.)

UNION CANAL LOTTERY, NUMBER s.
t. Re drawn The 18th day ~ June.
Prizesof $4,000 IS $4,000
$685. II ,O70
40 ] 900 80 600
10 500 10000
be,'de, nsuy Of 800 500 $50 ESQ $50, &c.
Whole tickets So Halves IS, Quarep 81 So
package Of 20 whole ckets winch compelled 10 draw
80, eau he had for 500
Sedd 81 your order sd3eessedto
YATES & MIN rX p e
Rirbto4r1.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09
REMOVALS.

We have not " buttoned up our opinions in our
Doublets!" We have laid down the rule which we
should have preferred; but in applying that rule to
each special case the difficulty is possess ourselves
OF the reasons which dictated the removal IL is not
an agreeable task for the government TO lay open
all the cases. perhaps TO take away the reputation
as well as the Office Of the Incumbent. We think
IL probable that should disspprove Of some
OF the removals at Washington, after hearing of
all the circumstances--But the developments now
going on should teach caution against any
precipitate judgments We ought FIRST TO hear the
facts, and then decide.
How many Of the 400 Clerks have been turned
out-How many of those, who have experienced
this melancholy fate, have been removed for good
cause-for neglect of duty, the want Of quahca-
tfoD, miscbievous Irregularities worse, and the
concealment of them in others We have heard
OF several such cases which have not been brought
before the public.--Who supposed that Tobias
atkins was defsuiter Who could have
suspected that Mr.. Nourse, whose feelings we
should be 10th 20 wound, had been guilty Of any
irreguarty in office, and yet it IL said that even
ne is defaulter, and that he has failed 10 comply
with OF the most important requsitions of our
laws in relation to the Disbursements Of moneys;
that the warrants which he ought 10 have certf-
cd, he has sometimes permitted bis Clerks to do for
him.
lime IS to shed is light upon such transactions;
but this general view strikes US with great force.
pew administration has come into power. The
pubic voice calls upon il 10 reform all abuses Fhsse
are strongly suspected TO exist in consequence Of
the character and acts Of the last Administration
what bSteF ihings could have been expected from
them Tie President was closet man, talented.
with high, literary pratcnsions, but scarcely ac-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09
70 the Editors Of tie Enquirer.

6aVe 0J,erDed an your paper Of May Ista note
dressed 70 you from the election IA Ee- giving yo
ant Of the four O'Clock phicl Il sroid be
inferred hshsr the writer Intended MAKE
onotl that Mr. Ushasr considered a candidate MI
regard for TRUTH and toi,h do jc, UpsFac
and his friends eOnipes say that the fact
M Upshaw came or'Oard aud made speech fuor {
pWian H. Roans strongly urging his claims Dis.
t'e and eTtoriing his UPshaiO, friends support him
an that speech he said he had considered GnsE
had wished to be considered for the Con
rsnen-tha he had been, early in the winter active an
presenting Roaneto the District and that that
connected tDh personal had compelled
resist the opportunities Of has partial rieds-tAai Lis
RESPONSES 'Uhch he urged to make gusries,
had been TeoeiveR IN Caroline and King and Queen,
';ath g}ter their elections. d CITIZEN OF ESSEX.
HAY 9Th.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09

The Grand Jury for the r. s. District Court
which has been Sc long in session in this city, adj
jourDed yesterday. IL Is stated that several bills
have been found against individuals charged with
certain piratica acts, some Of whom have been ar
rested while others hayo fed from the city
Bait. Pat
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09

United States Reuenue.-The n. York Mer-
camille of Monday says: " We learn that the
amount of duties merchandise imported into
this port for the first quarter ofthe present year,
was 81 ,6SS ,095 OF. The amount in the cores
ponding quarter of 1928, was S4,ls9,ll6 So
and that Of the 6rst quarter of 1927, was S2.5l2
GOO Ss. The amount OF duties on imports at this
port in the year 1927, was $l3,2l7 ,695 S9-and
in 1928, $I3,745, l47 2l.'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-09

PIRACY.-it was enormously stated in this and
other papers yesterday, that i'll the case OF the per
sons brought here in the Danish sloop OF war from
ST. Croix, under a charge of piracy, the Grand
Jury had dismissed the bills. On the contrary,
the Grand Jury came into court this morning. with
bills against Nm. BrGndigen and James Rogers
for piracy, and against J0hH .fndersoIi as an dc-
cessary after the fact for receiving goods; knotc-
ing them to be pirdticaliy taken. IN. Y. Inner.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-17
see g And h. i, further enacted That the Clerk Of

SEC g. End be It further enacted That the Clerk of
the Common Council shah m Ike record of said returns
and aidavits, and shall forthwith proceed to advertise
and sell the said tenements and lots or much thereof
may be necessary fhr the payment of the taxes
sessrnents or charges which have remained due and
unpsd thereon for the space of two years. the man
and form prescribed in the rst section of an act
passed by the Congress of the United States, the
thirteenth day of Nav thousand eight hundred and
swenty-sx. entitled /" An act further 10 amend the
Charter of the Town # Alexandria"
SEC. 5 find be Il further enacted, That the Clerk Of
the Common Council afore said shall keep. in book
provided for that purpose full and detailed account
of all sales sU made bv him; describing the property
sold by its situation and Boundaries stating to whom it
last taxed; the amount OF taxes, assessments and
charges and expenses, for which 1t was sod the year
for which the taxes became due; to whom the sale
made, and for what sum; and that the said book be
open for the inspection any person who may wish to
inspect the same.
SEe 4. ind be II further enacted That the CLERK
pay the taxes for which the sale shall have been made
into the Treasury of the Corporation and make regu
lar returns thereof to the Common Councils and in ech
case for selling and recording the he shall be
titled to receive compensation of FIVE dollars, which
shall be charged part of the expenses Of said sale.
SEC S. lind be IL further enacted, That should any
Collector neglect refuse to make the return spe-
CITED in the first section of this act, he shall forfeit and
pay the Bon,mon Council the sum Of fifty dollars
SEC find be further enacted. That this act shall
commence and be in force from and after the passing
thereof.
Passed in Council this twelfth day of October eight.
eel hundred and twenty nine.
r. l. TAYLOR,
President of Council
THOMSON F. MASON,
Mayor
p. THOMAsON.C C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-17

OCTOBER l9, 1929.

The Committee appointed on the subject of the su.
perntenlent of Police. made report; which read
and accepted BY Council
whereupon leave granted to bring in bill. en-
titled An act to fix the compensation OF the Super
intendent the Police for the residue OF the mt
YEAR." which read first and second time, and the
9Th Rule beng suspended, it read third time and
PASSED
The Council proceeded to consider the bill, entitled
An providing for the collection of the taxes. as
sessments charge tenements and lots of ground
which remain due and unpaid for two years." which
was read second and third time and PASSED
The Committee appointed to rent the Corporation
Wharf aud Warehouses, ported that they had rented
the same to Jonathan Janney and Mordecai Miller *
Son. for the Of yeats from the Esd of August
last at the rate hundred and sevenysix dollars
per annum and that they rad taken notes for the
at SIX twelve, eighteen, and wenyfonr months, which
had been placed in the hands of the Auditor.
Ordered hat the lighting the lamps be suspended
until the further orders of the Council
| A communication from Townshcnd Waugh was re.
ceived and read. and laid on tue table
| On the motion of RoBERT !. TAYLOR, it is
| Ordered. That the Auditor do examine his claim
against the Corporation for taxes paid the lot of
! William 4. Harper's heirs, and report to Council.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-17

individuals, as EXPRESSED ia ire ar.iri. on that
SUBJECT IN our yes'erdav'. paper, wa pr nt,d
'asI evening on opening the Maine & z ,e Of
the 9Th ms ant, the editorial article of w,ich
commenced as follows: -
IaE EIEcrroS The Della Bodge party in this State
stu INSIST that Nr. Hunton is not elected, and that a
majority OF Bodgtes returned to the Senate and
House.
Henee 1t would seem that the people Of the
United States are hereafle, to be divided INTO
six great leading parties, viz: III Jackson par
ty, the Adams "arry, h Clay parry. The C,l-
houn party, The Van Buren, party, and The De-
liza BODICE party!
What theme fo' common, nv foreign ma
tions!- Neto FORK Morning Herald
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-17

,.a ,r.Daration for The e.igeneies of
!, pre''n'sea.s ;, once the wants of the poor
,sason'. VIZ WED and his liability of supply
% are ~" !. diminished. The ruln that has
z them nv families once possessed oil am
zen On "'-'! and The cautious economy which
: fe'oo'ts ,rs been compelled 10 adopt Will
! n'rs "A Streams of charity Of thei' wonted
u'i'e u, wc anticipate, therefore, Water OF
irsss' unl,ss some method should be
,l' ui> ". DJo,,eG for more systematic and
l'7n1'r s,oIepce, than has has hitherto al
t:,'s ~, ~ necessities IF the indigen'."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-17

,.Doa, ,xtent Of the Russian Empire
n.;.,, 10 alarm the politicians OF Europe,
lend s, much npon the balance OF
~ A late Foreign Journal states it ex-
a, over $4,000 square geographical miles
20, degree (being upwards OF four times
/ ,,,r =, an English statute mile, 50 of which
| ;, degree, } 100, 900 miles in Europe, more
o,q 400 miles in Asia, aud the residue in
| n.r;,, This empire comprehenis ono halt
| rr,ro,c and one third Of Asia; it forms the
| -, mar. Of The habirable globe. Its Euro
n division is peopsd 6y Fifty eight millions
ft,rb,biran ants, its A,iatic by two millions, and
American b, 10000 The total number is
a millions of souls, which, however gives no
nor. than l6l persons to each square mile
mis- population, and in Europe alone, we
.,cs,. two million five hundred thousand
Firms less than Ave bundled thousand Ger
, ms and Scandinavian,; aud so millions OF
s,,onians, Of whom four .mi'lions are Poles.
b. Russian territory is considered capable OF
.,,oor,inc one hundred and fifty millions OF
ssnsn beings, and its population 20 increase at
,.aly raie Of half million.