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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

Our readers 81 i'll perhaps smile with US, when
they learn tina, II is seriously announced in the
Providence Literary Subaltern-"'hatt the Hon.
DANIEL WEBSTER Of Mass. will be selected by
Gen. Jackson for his Secretary Of State" The
"assrr,iou is made by the Subaltern, with the
u,mos, confidence" This is really what yam
kee would call queer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

Resolutions have been Introduced into the
Senate Of Maryland, by MIR. Nelson, in favour
Of amending the Constitution OF the United
States, SO as !oprevcn, the election Of the Pres.
ideat from devolsing on the II. Of r. Of pro
vidine an uniform mode Of election BY general
Tiekr, in all the states; Of aboishing the intel
ycn,ion Of electors; and Of Inning the eligibiI'
ity of The Pre- .id.nt 10 one term.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

The Petersburg In,eIlige"cer says: ave
regret to perceive disposition 10 the leaders
Of the successful party, throughout the Union,
10 reverse or disregard the motto by which ma.
ry of them once 2rofrssed to have been guided
not men," as he capable-is he
fai hful to the Constitution" is about 10 give
place 10 the more anti.republican question:
elias he been faithful to Gen. Jackson"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

The anniversary Of the Columbian Typogra.
phical Society was celebrated as usual IL Wash.
iaglon. Among the guests was the Hon. r. I.
Hayne of South Carolina, who gave The follow,
ing toast.
The Art If Priniing-the only one Of the
BLACK ARTS whose professors are honorable; &
whose object is TRUTH:
Mr.. Gales upon being toasted, expressed his
acknowledgements in a hand ,on,c manner.
Initiated, he said, at the early ag- of ten years
in the mysteries Of be art Of printing, by his
venerate, ialher, he had the honor, before he
was twenly-one years of age, TO become mem
Der Of the Typographical Society Of PhiladeF
phis; whose diploma he preserved to this day;
and cherished with as much respect as though
i, were the evidence OF ancestral nobility lie
was, he added, proud Of his profession, and al
ways happy to find himself presen. in the libe'
raj and charitable associations OF those belong
ing TO it. He concluded by Offering the for
lowing.
The Croft.
''ours be the plans Of fair. delightful peace,
"Unwarped BY Pary-rage, to live hk brothers"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

At an election held OIL the I'd January, lor
President. Directors, and Treasurer Of the Lit
tie River Turnpike Company, The following
gentle men were unanimously elected.
p. Janney, President.
Wm. H. Fitzhugh,
81 Charles Lewis, Directors
Geo. Carter,
"a r. Johnson, )
jonah Thompson. Treasurer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

.1,
An example of,he old adage, "long speeches
make thin houses" was given on Tuesday iu
the House Of Representatives. Aftera lengthy
debate on the Oregon Bill, which continues 10
"drag its slow length along;" when vote was
about to be taken upon proposed amendment
behold, there was no quorum!-And so, for
lack Ct m. mbers-ccrtainly not Of talk-lbs
House adjourned.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09
Was Committed

r7lO the Jail for the County of Alexandria, D. C. on
L the 18th Of December, as runaway, a colored
woman by the name of S4LLY DAPLS-She is an
old woman and says she is the property of Barton
Edelin, of Prince Georges, Maryland The ow ler IS
requested to forward prove property, pay chars
es and take her away; otherwise she will be disposed
Of as the law directs.
ian 2 81 THOMAS STEEL, Jatio
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

The Charleston Courier informs Us, that the
Expor, Of Co,ton from that port to all quarters,
from the lst October last, TO the present date,
amour, to the unprecedented quantity OF 5000
bags, being eqaal TO tie amount exported up
to the first of April last year. The exports Of
Rice and other articles, are about the same as
last srason.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

The person who sometime since was in
Ohio, representing himself to be the Red EN-
er Of The World, is now in Philadelphia. lie
was in Meeting House in Christian Street, on
Thursday evening las, and addressed the con.
gregation, making known his assumed Mission
and char acter.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09
Office Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Q ompn"y

Office of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal . ompany
Washington July so, 1928.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an instalment Of two
~ dollars per share every share OF Stock In the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, is required to
be paid on the Sd day of October next and further
instalment Of two dollars per share tile Sd day OF
November next y further instalment of two dollars
and half per share on the Sd day Of December next
and further instalment of two collars and half per
share, on the Sd day Of January next; tuLther
of Two dollars and half per share, on the Sd day of
February xt; and further sum OF two dollarsand
half per share, the Sd day OF March next which in.
stall must paid the credit of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, TO the Cashier other pro-
per officer of either of the following Banks. viz:
The Branch of the Bank Of the United States, at
Washington.
The Bank of Washington, at Washington,
Tho Ermers' s. Mechanics Bank at Georgetown,
The Bank Of Alexandria, at Alexandria,
The Bank Of Potomac, at do
The Farmers Bank of Alexandria, at do.
The Mechanics Bank of Alexandra at do.
The Hagerstown Bank, in Hagerstown, Maryland
The Branch ofthe Valley Bank at Charlestown,
Virginia.
By order of the President and Directors:
JOHN r lNGI.E.
Clerk of the G. 4 o. CanSl Co.
Extract from the By La,oS Of the Chesa-
peahe and Ohio Canal ompany.
"sEcrIoN VIII.
sThe President and Directors fthe Company shall
designate the Banks within the District of Columbia,
within which the funds ofthe Company shalt be depo.
sitetl; whenever any money shall be pay able to The
Company, in pursuance ofany call upon the Stock
holders any othe the person from whom
the same is due, shall make payment to the Cashier
or other proper Officer Of Any of the Banks de.
signated The certificate ofpayment by such Cashier
or Officer delivered the Treasurer, shall be recev-
FL by him evidence of payment, and authorize him
to pass his receipt" aug 1-1swtSM
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

There we've only 81 fires in Boston, during
the past year There wee, however, many a
larn.s; aud, IN several instances, th timely IS
sisraeee oflhe fremen prevented CONGREGATIONS
from breaking out.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

Senator Benton made another "Senate dis
lressing popularity hunting harrangue" OF Two
hours in length, on Tuesday, on string Of re-
solutions which he has brought forward to show
off upon. Mr.. Benton strives hard TO keep a
boye water, and in the eyes of the people.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

The Sena'e of North Carolina, by a vote of
80 to 27. indefinitely postponed resolution de.
nyins Congress the power Of making internal
i'm proyements.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

So grea, is the vintage the present year in
some parts Of France, thai il is stated in many
villages the winners will give two hogsheads Of
wine for an empty cask
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

Luke Tiernan, Thomas Davis, Rein Esep
l.. J. Dennis, and I. Thomas, Esqrs. have been
elected, by the Legislature Of Maryland, mem
be rs O. the Executive Council.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

Gov. Van Buren, was sworn into office las
Thursday.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

his District. Humanity may weep over 'he
.c.n. presented: bu, stern nece ssity forbids Inc
exercise Of the kindly feelings OF our nature
spn,o,e. for a momen, the benevolent project
Of the honorable gentleman carried INTO enee'
-, ,ha ax,en, Of hi, ni,hes-the trade aooi-
ished, as well as slavery ITSELF, IN the D's'rse"
VIVA, would be The consequence! We shou'o
II. literally overrun with swarms oil vile, lazy
n.,roes from the surrounding Sla'ss~our
streets would he ckoaked up with The on'eas''
of society, ard ouI peace continually emoro''e''
The District would become general renoez-
yous for the abandoned, and retreat Tor ro"a-
WAYS. The ncacuiable evils which would re-
sul, TO society from this measure, need hardy
be rrit rred 10.
The argument that The proposed interference
would be to the hoao, OF Congress, has IN re-
ali,v. no weight. Tie evil compl,ined of would
not be eradicated or even lcssened. he h'ot
would sill remain upon our county, esc"'>
cheon.
Congress, we have no doubt will act prompt
" and wisely upon the proposed SUBJECT IL
NAV as well Dc settled Al once. residence oi
more length amongst US, and better acquaint
snce with our situation and the situation Of
MARYLAND and Vireina, with regard TO this
species OF properly, would go Tar to remove
some of the erroneous impressions Of the Hon.
Gentleman. We would thank him for the so
Gci,ude lie has manifested for our welfare, but
must repeat tina, lie has been mistaken 10 the
anticipated result
These few desul,ory observations, made IN
haste. must pass for wha they are worth, 'p'
posed, as we know they are, 10 The opinions Oh
some of our most es,imable citizens.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

The Convention bill came up as was expect
ed in The Legislature OF Virginia on last Mon'
day. A great diversity Of opinion exists IN
the minds of the members as to the basis OF
renresen,aiion on which the Convention shall
be organised. The Wing gives the following
sta emen Of the plans already proposed.
|. The plan of four members for each Con-
eressonal District, The one proposed by the
bill now before the House, reported from the
s, lect Committee.
Q, Mr. Doddrdge's first plan, for dividing
the State into % districts, containing equal
portions Of While population, and to send four
or Ave members each, as may be agreed.
3 Mr. Mason of Frederick's amendment TO
Mr. Doddridge's first plan 10 have :he con-
ven,ion based on The white population, and that
il consis, Of one hundred members to be cho-
sen from 4S DisIic,s.
MIR. Doddridge's second plan-,o CLASH
~ the counties according 10 white population.
S. Mr.. r Itherfoords plan-'o make the basis
OF rrprrsen alton an uEied one, oil general pop
ula,Ion and taxation.
&. Mr.. Plus plant choose one member
from each county.
7. Mr. Goggin's plan, TO class the counties
giving the 43 smaller, one D lega'e- h.
second class two-and the third three. Thi,
would produce $50 members-6o west, and 90
east of the Blue Ridge.
8. Mr.. Terrill's plan, for county represen-
,aion, differing in its details, from that OF Mr..
Pitts.
9. Mr. Dunca"'s plan, for making the pres
pnt arrangement OF Senatorial Districts, the
basis of representation IN the convention.
OF these, that Of Mr.. Mason, and that of Mr..
Goggin were rejected by decided majoriiics
Which Of these plans is 10 succeed. or
whether any of them will receive the counte
nance Of a majority, is a question on which we
do not feel a. liberty even to hazard a conjec-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-09

gross COFTuptiOhs dTlSCh '"CI heSiSS'.
Slaves arc considered, and held, and are, by
thes laws, personal property; and may be, and
are, constantly bought and sold. In Ibis state
Of things, persons from the South come here,
and bur our slaves for the use Of the Southern
farmers There is no taking anew into capti-
,i,y-il is merely changing masters; and how
ever our feelings may revolt at what we call
this traffic in human flesh, il should be remem-
bered that the domestic slave trade" would
still continue among ourselves, even ii we lad
no traders. You canno, prevent a man from
diving good bargain, ana those who think
il mons,rous that a drove of negroes should be
bought, would hardly boggle at selling one if
they could get good price. We speak home
ly, but, we rustic the point. But the fact is,
the "domesti slave trade" rids this District of
great deal Of the scum and dregs Of It's po-
pulaiion-it removes from the surrounding
country some OF its worthless and useless mum
ber- and acts as q salutary check upon the
slaves themselves. We hesitate not TO say
that, with regard to these matters, the "do-
mes,ic slave trade" has been Of advantage 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14
@WNMIGeNfo
FROM BUENOS AYRES-


BALrIMoRE, Nov. n.-Capt. Beard, of the fast-,ail-
ing ship Tuscaloosa, OF this port, has favored MIR Ne
son oil the Commercial News-room, with the o!lo
information:
The Tuscaloosa 'iied from the outer Roads of Bua-
nos Ayres on the 9th Sept; at which time peace and
order prevailed throughout the whole province.
Gen Juan Manuel Rosas, the farmer OF the River
Saado had cayed all his points, indie ell, his intentions
were so Just ahd patriotic, that other result could
have been expected The new provisional government
is composed OF Gen. Vemont. Gen. Thos. Gmdo, Min
ister of Foreign Affairs, Gen. Jose Manuel Garcia FL
nancier, and Col Manuel Escaads of War and Marine
Sane Fe is at peace and the trade TO the interior open
AMI safe
The mails across the Andes are about to be e.tab-
lished
In Cordova and Mendoza disorders prevail, but
are in the way Of being settled.
The new Ministers adopting The most whole some
REFORM reducing all posibs governmen xpen,o,, and
turning their whole ate nion retrieve the character
and losses OF the oounry.-Gen. Rosas commands the
whole OF the interior Gen. Lavalle has cen appoint
commander OF cavalry.
The w. 5. ship Vandalia, Capt c. c. Giiagher, sailed
from Buenos Ayrcs for Monte video, the 81 Of Sept
Officers aud crew all well. b. Republican,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14
Oct.3I.

IN CHANCERY-M Court held for Prince Ed
IA. ward County, October the 2Ist 1929.
Thompson Baker, James Rice and Mary his wife for
merry MARY DaScr' and sally BAKER, Comps.
Thomas yernon and Nancy his wife, formerly Nam
cy Baker, Thomas Vernon amor. de bonis non of Ca
leb Baker, deed. and Ex'or of Jane Baker William j.
Ihernton and Nancy, Jane, Harriet and Betsy Thorn
ton, infant children Of said William j. Thornton Defs
Philip Adams is appointed guardian for the defendants
Nancy, Jane Harriet and Betsy Thornton, infants I'M
der the age of twenty years. for the special purpose
OF defending their interest in this suit and the defendant
william j. Thornton not having entered his appearance
and given security according Act of the General
Assembly, and the rules of this Court and appearing
TO the satisfaction of the Court that he not an nhab
an of this State on the motion of the Complainants bv
Counse-t is ordered, that the said defendant, William
j. Thornton do appear here or the first day of January
Court next and answer the Complanants bill and that
copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in one of tho
public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for
two months successfully aud also posted tho front
door of the Courthouse of this County.
Copy. Tese,
b. j. WoRSHAM, &C.
oct. 81. 5I-ws,r
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

made argument nor expressed any opinion 10 that
effect. When abiding TO tho circumstances under
which the Constitution had been formed he was re-
plying to the argument OF the gentleman from Nor
thampton who had contended that the existing Consu
tutiou had been made by ALL and for the benefit Of
all and his object shcw, that far from having
been made by all, for the benefit OF ALL II had been
made by particular description OF only, and
for the benefit of freeholders OF the description
with themselves, perpetuatng the power which they
themselves possessed. Mr. ID. had made tn. state men
more particularly with reference TO the Right Of SuE
age, (should the Convention reach that subj Ct
81 which he began to entertain some fesr.:) lie had
dsoe TO shew that there class OF ci
sens who had never been consulted all In the iorna-
ton Of the Constitution, and his inference from that fact
was, that they had a right to be consulted now.
After Mr.. Mercer had closed, he was followed by
Mr.. Joynes.
(See Enquirer Erfra for the Speeches Of Me.srs
Joynes, Fhzhugh and Moore.
We are anxious lay the Debates before our rea-
dsrs, and crafty the curiosity OF the Public that we
are induced TO throw these Speeches into our Extra
TO accompany our paper.
Messrs. CHESS, Johnson's, and Stanard's Speeches
will follow. we hope. in rapid succession.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

AIRGiNIA.-At rules taken i'm the Clerks office of
" Prince Edward county coart, the 9Th day Of Oct
George Dungans and Sally G. his wife, formerly Sal
iy G. Owen, Phf;.
against
Nathan FowIkes. adm'or of George Owen dec Thos
Scott Wilson \. W. Mann, and Elizabeth a. his wife,
~ Debts.
The defendants Mann, and wife, not having entered
their appearance, and given security according TO an
act oil The GENERAL Assembly and the rules OF this court
andit appearing tina, they are not inhabitants of This
State On the motion OF the plaintiffs by their Ator-
ney, II is ordered, That the sal Defendants Mann and
wife, do rppear here the FIRST day Of January court
next and answer the PLAINTIFF bill, and that COPY of
Thu order be forthwith inserted in one OF the pub
lie newspapers, printed in the city OF Richmond for two
months successivey and also ported the front door of
The Courthouse OF this county. Teste,
b. ]. WORSHAM
Oct. 81. "A rs. ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

#DATRlCK HENRY ACADEMY n,osnec,
"a OF his institution have continued TO brighten ne
win every revolving month; and il is believed the
most sangune expectations Of its future se ness ,i
be July realized. The number Of Students has in.
creased oorty; is however thought expedient here
AFTER 10 limit The number, which limit will extend 10
ihr'y' But as some hiteen or twenty will leave the
academy 1.-THE close OF the present session. there will
De vacancies ior about ten. Those who intend TO con.
meet themselves with the Institution, will do well TO
signify such intention at an early period
IL believed that the student can command ne many
and great advantages here any other institution Of
The KIND IN tile Countryside course Of study being lib.
erai, expenses moderate, and situation healthy The
course OF study comprises the ordinary branches of
English, (the rudiments excepted) together with the
Latin aud Greek Languages, the higher branches NJ
the Mathematics, and Moral and Political phi oaopbv
The terms OF board 1925 per session Of five months
including contingencies tuition, SIP 5O-the latter TO
be paid in advance. The subscriber IL comp.IieJ to
resort TO this expedent save himself the trouble Of
collecting, TO which he has not time devote The
tuIon has been moderately adyanced the reason for
dong so viii be found ia tho condition Of the times
should the price oproduce be again depressed tuition
viii be reduced TO the old standard.
The subscriber promises his faithful and undivided
attention TO the young gentlemen who may be commit
ted TO his care
LINCOLN CLARKE. peyeepfoy.
Note.-Tbe winter Session will commence the first
JANUARY Those who wish TO become members Of the
Academy, must forward their commute atoms 10 the
Precepior, hon whom they will receive immediate an.
swefs.
Should The rlen proposed succeed a. is confidently
ploycd
He"rY' nov 5. 56--wSw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

~,zle przes, amounting to $4,000
Only 10000 Tickets in the scheme-Not One Blank to
Prizc!-thc whole payable in CASH which, as usual
drawn. - -
WheieTiekets, 81 90 / Quarters, 81 90
Hdiues, 2 90 | ~, mn. % go
a ORDERS either by mail post paid) or private
conveyance, enclosing the Cash prizes will meet the
same prompt and puncual attention il on personal ap-
plcaton j, /, COHEN, Jr. & BROTHERS.
Baltimore.
uJ The Register, containing the Official List will be
forwarded Immediately after the drawing, TO those who
may request it, oct 20. 49-2awt2IstNoy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

GlRGlNiA:-ln Chanccry-At Rules held in the
Clerks oiiico OF Essex County Court, on the 7th
day OF September. 1929:
Roderick Lumpkin, PlE
Against
Walter JONES' Exor of Catharine T Mccall dec,d
anu lawrence Nuse. DIS.
lhe Defendant Walter Jones, not having entered
his appearance and given security according TO the act
81 Assembly AMI the rules Of this Court, and il
appearing by satisfactory evidence, that he rot an
inhabant OF this Commonwerth-On the motion Of the
painH by his counsel IL is ordered, that the said de-
tendant, Jones' do appear here before the third
Monday IN November next, and answer the plaintiffs
oih and that Copy of this order be forthwith inserted
IN some Newspaper OF extensive circulation in this
State Tor two months successfully, and that another
copy hereof be posted at the front door of the Court
house this County. Copy Teste
JAMES ROY MICOU,Jr. ID. G.
sept 49, SS-wSW
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

II N CHANCERY-At a Court held for the County
a oil Amelia at the courthouse thereof on Thursday
the 9th day of September, 1929
Isaac Pollard, Thomas Pollard, Robert Pollard Fran
els Pollard, Iachariah Pollard Ovcndor Pollard Elijah
Dcaton, in right of his wife, Nancy formerly Nan
cy Pollard children of Joseph Pollard decd Caleb
Pollard, George Pollard, William Pollard, Robert C.
Pollard, James Allen, in right of his wife Betsy former
y Betsey Pollard William Coleman, in right OF his wife,
Nancy, formerly Nancy Pollard, James Souhall in right
OF his wife, Mary formerly Mary Pollard, which said
Caleb George, William, Robert c., Betsey Nancy and
Mary, arc children of George Pollard, decd who was
also son OF the said Joseph Pollard, decd. Pitts.
against
Edward Green, adm'or. with the will annexed Of Jo-
seph Pollard, decd James Deaon in right of his wife,
Betty, formerly Betty Pollard, William Pollard, Moses
Pollard, which said Betty, William and Moses are
children OF said Joseph Pollard, decd. Lucy Ann Pol
lard, infant child of John Pollard, decd who was also
son OF the said Joseph Pollard, decd. and Joseph Pol
lard child of Joseph Pollard decd who was also son
OF the said Joseph Pollard, deed.
The defendants James Deaton and Betty his wife,
William Pollard, Moses Pollard, Lucy Ann Pollard and
Joseph Pollard not having entered their appearance and
given security according TO the Act of Assembly and the
rules OF this court and appearing the satisfaction
monweath-lti is ordered that the said defendants
appear here the fourth Thursday in December next
and answer the bill of the plaintiffs and that copv of
this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper
published in the city of Richmond for two months sac
cessiveiy and another copy he posted at the front
door OF the courthouse of the county two successive
court days. Copy. Teste,
JOHN T. LEIGH, c. a. C. C.
oct. 10. I5-wSw