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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

we are indebted to the attention Of com.
mercial friend for the following extract of a
letter, dated Ball. Gaseifc.
"BAHA, Cd April, 1929.
We hand you general view Of the state
Of our marker, and have TO regret hat we cam
not advise any alteration or improvement in it
since our last advices Every thing i, ex rene
ly duh, and busine IS almost at and The
wretched accounts Of the Excbarg a, Rio de
Janeiro, will effect ours. There is none, move.
ve', doing, bu: it is anticipated thai it will
be at $751; by the next packe, from RIO for
England, for which we are looking m.menIy
A. Rio it had gone 10 god We have seen a
copy of The new Tariff. which has gone ito
effe, at Rio Janeiro, and from it WE ha.e ex-
tracted the following valuations:
"Four. 1850; Soap, sIs4o; Goldfish. ei4oo {;
Sperm Caddles, 500 rs; fre Biscuit. 41no !;
ordinary, do. lI6oo Pork, 2II6oo; Beef 2poo !;
Jerk-d Beef, 1000; Swee' OIL 4oE per pipe
of 1870 MediGas; Fish Oil, 9oI do. Go. do. !;
Tobacco, 6l.
ct hose valuations will Hing The duties to
the same standard as when we paid "a per CT.
and all nations now pay S on the abose. We
are hourly expecting 10 receive the Tariff,
which will he immediately enforced here.
"Our stock Of Flour remains fully equal 10
1000 barrels, sales slow End very neavy.
1--WE cannot expect much improvement in
our currency until the Slave Trade C, asses, in
June or July-too much specie is now exported
from the country, and trade has been, in
most instances entirely overdone by all nations
to Brazil.
sugars have advanced, and frs, qualify
Whites have found purchasers at 2Ilsoo per
arr; Hides, none in market.
Spanish dollars 10 400 each; Exchange
SD. Freigh,s 81 los. stg. per ton; F!@ur, no.
:ninal: all other articles in large supply, sales
difficult"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

VIII PIGEoNs.-A Northern Pennsy lvan:a
pap says tia, pigeons have never app, aied IN
such mui i'udes, ., during the present season.
F'"cki extending miles in length, have many
avs bern seen passing over the hills. !hey
ave made All encampment few miles from
A!on'osF, Pa where they have buil, their nests
and are raising their young. This encampment
>"N he Mourrose Registerlis upwards OF nine
r'es'rn lensla and four IN bre adlh-the lines
eShr and straightforward which, there is
''"rr'N tree, large or small, tina, is not COW
cred vita ness They cause such constant
''@r'ns by the Tapping Of their wings tina,
''Hons, n going into he encampment, have
'''s' 'thcuiy in bearing each other speak.-
''tr' lh'rs Throughout their camp appears tu
c'Hdvc cd IN The most pe,fyct order. They
e 'hr't turns regularly il set,i~g and in feed
'"eT Young, aud when any Of them are kill
2'n :bS;r nests by the sportsmen, Others
'"'-dlately sapply their places,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

81. 30 clad 10 fnd that the statement, made
vs. since, concerning the conduct OF the
| ,,.n, towards certain Reverend gentle
| :. Incorrect. II gives US pleasure 10 cor
III, ,e,crt-because, as we then said, ter
| ,,oor Of our country we would wish 1t not
!. ,-p, The facts Of the case, as detailed
III. Bal imnie Republican, are: that the Rev.
,.m,o sent his Lever beiore-h hand 10 the
:..,Jen,, and then, with his friend, ("ho was
.,,,, po,nical friend Of the General, nor .
l,,,l brother, as stated by the letter writer,
go warm and jealous f'it-rd of the late admi-
,,,,i,pl waited on the President, being both
.,.,.ly unknown TO him; and, on the Rev
,,,.m,n referring TO his letters, The President
-.,,.jos him fnr an applicant for an "fice,
ny, him precisely such an answer as might De
,,,,.rd on such an occasion. But. the mo
IN, he was urdcc, i,ed, he apoligised tor 'h'
Ike, and never once afterwards ad'erted 10
!, sui c..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

The Temperance Societies are at work all
over he country. There is but che way TO ef-
lei their object: educate and eniigafen The people,
lis next to impossible that thoroughly en-
l5l,eDed nation should be nation of dram
brokers. Irdividnal instances may exist; but
he rule hold, good, in general
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

-, !, has before been remarked, that
=, Judiciary Department, the Pos Ut
,,oI =. the most perfectly independent G. .
- 49,, from, political bias and prejudice, OF
No., Of the Government. 1t should be
,,5u ncon,amiuarel. Imagine, Tor a mo-
!, tn, concerns of the Post offi'e under the
.s,,. Of a pnr,y,-and what would be the
.,.0,,! And yet the measures now a.
- 5e adopted lead 10 no Other result ln'
!, r have every reason to believe 'ha' II IS
.,,.mpl,riOn to effect this, Are the People
II 10 submit to it? Do they d sire such
., e ,hings? IfuO', let ,'.;m plenty say
d. n,uir power: awe seek no eha"sr, and
of,II such change as r".y bring US
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

voyage, and became so lame as 70 eat out Of
the hands of several Of the passengers. Their
reason for leaving Old England was, probably,
TO escape the civil War which is predicted IN
cons, quence of the settlement of the Catholic
question. Boston Statesman
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

TIE Baumorr papers give very catering &C
nun Of h. progress OF the Roll Road. The
miles are IN a safe Of great ior-
"a, lness, and will be ready for the reception OF
he rails at an early day.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

The New York Catholic Association was dis
io,,,. on Wednesday last. It's last act was to
appropriate thu funds lemaIning in the treasu-
y, one thousand dollars, 10 EMMsrr's monu-
n:r'.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22
a,6,HsxAND8IAs
~ MORNING. MAY %. 1929.

,,drn, Of the National Journal We
;'' ,lr e.lls public attention to The iae''
''?'' ,,,,,,ros, who is, in law and in fact,
70" ..osv Of New YORK., is, AMI has
~ Mr.. Van. Buren's second fiddle
; a. ps,,r,ment. The lines are sadly
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

lbe salary Of h. Governor OF Pennsylvania
$4,000 per aunhm; ;he Secretary OF State
80 ia, Mayor Of Philadelphia has $4,000,
nd ONE fees, for his service; and the Record
=. $500 from the CITY, 5000 from the State,
i,i ,nme tees
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

= 'icT BETWEEN C"LoNllA AND PERU.-We
~ 49, scar. Splendid. " Jay from Porto
thai Treaty. Of Peace has been con-
v '""e,. Coiomaia and Peru. Captain
",ms that intelligence oil this event
..,@,~d 6Y express from Bogots, and
Soruc Cavslio by proclamation,
before he sailed. ~ York paper.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22
NAV I6, 1899
FoRT WASHINGTON. MARYLAND,

nay "a, IS2y.
CEALED Proposals will be received by III. surscri-
- her, until the 3Is dsv of May for furnishing his
pos, with ~ hundred cords ofgood, sound merchant.
able Oak God the delivery to commence rs soon IS
the contract is made, and the contract I" We completed
BY the first day of Novem The wood to corded
in Fort Washington, or such place ON he hill as may
be designated
he names of two responsible individuals. inien ed
AS security for the fulim, nj OF any contract which
may be entered into, must accompany the proposals
posts for " God they will De opened a o'clock,
=. NJ. on the 3ist of May, at this pos:
G. WEBB,
Lieutenant, and Actin. Qusr,
may7-t31M
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

Fifteen hundred aud sixy.one dollars and IS
o'r'S were coIIecr 1t Boston for the sufferers
BY hse al Augusta Geo.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

The legislature Of Rhode Island adjournet
% Sturdy last, afer a session Of three days
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

We should judge from the paragraphs that
ryc in the Maryland papers, that The crops
in ita State, this year, are at present quite un'
iron;Sinr
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

III" population of China, according 10 the
NJ ,ensus, 1907 is l4Sl247S4.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22
Thomas Ming, Merch. nt i ailor

lhomaS MING. NerFh. III alIOr'
LEAS just received hand-nr . sor mcnt - NJ
IL S0NdBLE ND Fa>f.GNfBL| SPffNT
GOODS and PALM Leaf HaI%, who, " ",'e1s
tor sale on the bl. terms TO- cssh, ma
old stand King street, between the Franklin ",nsc
aud Git, Hotel He has hand all sorts ui fashion,
able ready made clothing and he has good or.
msnt If hastings and drnts, Vigonis Cashmere and
Mar.eiles, blue and black bombazets cotton ieren'
tines and stripes Russia sheetings md fashionable but
TONS and All sorts of trimmings orders VII b. taken,
which will be made up to any fashion. with nc,'nsss
and despatch, at the shortes, notice. rgJ
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

Notice.
GAVE my note. pevaoe IL months after date, and
L dated, think, in February last, to John Ferguson
fo- 1857 on thu back of which there is credit
drsed of $40 and IS paid bv at different times
which note, .m ncrme, has been lost or mislad
by Nr fergu, This til, fore to caution all per
from taking assignment on said note, and more
esp ciay, as the has been attached in my hands
may o. law Sw JOHN BRIGHT
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22
Collectors Sale

WILL be exposed to public sale en- Saturday the
w 18Th day Of .fsgust. 1929, at the Office Of the
Clerk of the Corp ration of Georgetown the follow
ing Lots and parts of lots hereinafter mentioned, stu
ated, lying and being in Georgetown, to satisfy the
Corporation Of Georgetown, ID. C. for taxes due on
them respectively for the years annexed with costs
and charges. Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock A NJ.
Terms cash.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

New York Consolidated Lottery:
Extra Class No for 1929
Will be drawn in the City of New York, on Tuesday,
18TH May.
81 numbers draw n ballots.
Highest Prize $4,000.
Tickets S.; halves 81, quarters IS
Washington City Lottery, 9th Class,
Will be drawn in the City Of ahmgton, on Tuesday,
Goth May.
81 numbers 3 drawn ballots.
Highest Prize $4,000.
Tickets 81 Halves 2; Quarters l.
Union Canal Lottery OF Pennsylvania,
No FIR 1879
Will be drawn in Phi!adrlphis on Friday, 22d May.
60 numbers drawn ballots
Highest Prize $4,000
Tickets IS; halves , so; quarters IS.
Grand Consolidated Lottery, 18th Class,
VIII be drawn III the City of Washington on Saturday,
9th June.
so numbers-9 drawn ballots.
Highest Prize 80, 900 Dollars.
Tickets SIC; Halves 5; Quarters 2 so; Eighths Is
For sale at
J. CORSE'S
Loi.ery and Exchange Office, Angst asrandrio
may 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22
Was Committed
70 taSlisNe +. Whiting, ESQ.

10 NaNNSte T. W NttMS. FSH.
OUR: You will please to take notice, that, on Us.
- day. the 10th day of June next, beng TIE s'cCnd
day of the u.rtery term Of that Court. mo'i,. viii
he made by the Middle Turnpike ComPanr TO the
County Court of Fairfax to appot five fro cholders,
qualified according law to assess the damages trat
may result from opening their road, now lad cut,
through 50 much of your land in .aid county Of air
fax as lies between Muniay's Tavern (dias Kan
oph's Wagon Stsnd) and the place called " inter
Hill, (otherwlse Wrsnn's TAVERN also in said county
Yours, &c.
THOMSON +. MASON,
Nav I6 182o-dtl6. n June Prcst
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

HIS DAY
Union Canal Lottery No S,
vii he dra ~ to de-, MAY %,
Highest Prize 10000 Dollars.
Iicsc'e = YES ! 50; qu'rtrrs IS.
Washington City Lottery, No. 9,
N,'I zee d'wr ~ iueSdav next, May Is.
highest Prize $4,000.
Tickets s.; haiv', 50; u ,r'ers IS.
Maryland State Lottery,
- be dynwn OF 'nr Sd OF Jure IN Baltimore
Highest Prize $4,000.
Tickets -; halves ,; quarters l.
Grand Consolidated Washington City Lottery
Class No Is, to be drawn orn of June.
Highest Prize $4,000.
Tickets so; halves 81 quarters so.
For sale at
=. TUWNEY'S
LOTTERY and Exchange C6ce King street, .7lera',dria
may %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22
SHIP NEWS

SAILED, MAY 81,
Schr. Herald, Sunnu:v, Newburyport.
Ship Henry luke. Bliss Charleston
Schr Eliza Williams, Somers, Philadelphia.
Brig Alexandria. Howes, st. Bartholomews
Schr Erie, Bar'ran, cleared at Newly rk, for this
port 9th inst
schr. Potqmac for this port, left Halifax, 9th
inst to sal IN days.
ship EAge, Rose for this port from Marseilles, was
spo, IN I'd p~ri of Cape Pallas
On the 10Th nsrch. off The south west end of Ma
jorcs Al American barque from Alexandra bound to
S,,,rrs. " sppkrr.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22
AUCTIONS
BY GEORGE WHITE.

ON SATURDAY EVEAING NEXT,
Esd inst at early eandle light.
will be sold tile Auction store, corner of King and
ST. Asaph streets, variety Of
Dry Goods md other articles,
Part of which Ihave received within few days past.
Purchasers OF goods are invited to call and examine
the assortment, which may be seen at any time prorto
the sale.
or No adrnittance to boys may %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

THIS DAY
Union Canal Lottery of Pennsylvania,
Class No S for i8 %, draw, in Philadelphia on Friday
next 22d Ma, so number lottery drawn ballots
Highest Prize $4,000.
Tickets IS; halves 50; quarters IS.
Washington City Lottery, 9th Class,
To be drawn in the City of Washington on Tuesday,
26th May 80 number lottery. drawn ballots
Highest Prize $4,000.
Tickets 81; halves 2; quarters l.
To be had in a variety of numbers at
=. II. WHITES
Lottery Office, Royal street.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22
From tie Masscchusett, Journal.
THE AFFAIR OF PORT MaHoN.

friend has favored US with the following copy Of
a communication from Captain Downes, of the Java,
TO Mr. Brown Minister at Paris, relative to the oc.
currence at Port Mshon, in the Island of Minorca
u. STATES FRIGarE Java,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-22

we are indebted to the attention Of com.
mercial friend for the following extract of a
letter, dated Bali. Gaseie.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

Allegh-rt. Who would principally contribute
the funds Tor this purpose f-Genilemen on the
other side OF the Ridge pay only Ia and those
on The South side of the Ridge 34-This m ght
moi be called Legislative rapine--bot gentlemen
on the other side ofihe Ridge would have Inc
power TO raise The money land they might think
IL all right to make this improvement, which we
might think too magnificent TO be executed.
Me- M SAID he had no idea Of mare fright
ful despotism Than for a set of men 10 lake our
property without our conseui-and he drew 4
strong parallel between the principles involved
in the American Revolution aud those nov asi'
tated before the Committee.
After femaiking on the marked diversity be-
tween the taxable subj cts 10 the East aud West
ofthe Ridge fihe slaves On tins side, aud The
cattle on the other he concluded. by affirm
ing that his plan violate ed 10 republican princi
ple-and thai it mad been acted on both IN our
Federal and State Constitutions, by the fathers
oi The Republic.
After Mir. Morris had concluded. on motion
Of Mr. Campbell of Brooke, the Committee
rose--and then, Nr. Legh's motion. the
Convenii adi ohrnsd.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05
DOM 9! 5TIGs

N1MUiHe, OCT. II.
FgLH GRusDY, Esq of this town, was yes
terdsy elect ed Senator ~ Congress from this
State. in-lhe place of John II Eaton, Esq. Sc
cretary VI War
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

Governor FORSYTH, Colonl Alfred Cuihbeft
and DIR Henry Branbam, are can tlhates fol
the vacant seat IN the Senate Of the Unilec
States from Georgia.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

Cobbett's Register of The 22d August, nm
taInsa letter addressed to the Duke of w.
'ngton, in his usual style of egotism and ana
eance The influence anj agency that he claim.
10 have possessed in effecting the ratification a
the treaty of 1894, will not probably be much
rTlished by the politicians Of that perm. ~
became ia America, he says, beginning with The
year 1894 most interchangeable, jealous, and
may add, able defender OF the rights OF Eng
land ON this score. The treaty with America
every one said would never have been raliGeq
by the Senate fit had not been for me il wa
ny treaty, rather than the treaty Of Mr.. ia,
and Lord Grenyile."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05
From he N. Orleans Courier, Del. s.


The Sugar CrOpS-ih cane, tho not so Tor
ward by several weeks as last season on &C.
count OF The abundance of wet weather, never
promised more abundant harves, than at pre-.
sent. None of the Planters of Lafourche
and Latour Interior, think 10 commence roll.
lng before the first Of November
Bayou Laiourche is very low. Two small
packet boats ply twice week between Donald.
son and Thlhedeauxvilie, but they are not able
TO carry any freight.
Sickness on the C0ad-We are rry 10
state thatthe epidemic still RACES on the coast
nearlvali the way from this to Natchez, wilh,he
exception OF 81. Jacques and one or Two o.
her parishes, which still remain extremely heal.
thy la Laiourche particular, Dosason, its
ravages are very iaal, The oldest nha rants
inform ns that their recollecuons furnish 20
parallel I" The present autumn. Among the
late aud most lamented victims are Doctor
CaSs. Mrs Walker, consort OF Mr.. ID. S. Wa.
ker' Or. SAGE, late partner oil DIR. Parmley Of
Tins city.-lhe late change of the weather il is
hoped will prove favorable towards checking
ITS rapages.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

LOUISVILLE. The Public Advertiser states that
the population O Louisville has increased near
an huhdfed fold in the last eight Yeas, and il,
II is at this time increasing with greater rap-
dizzy than ever The Improvement of the city
Necessarily keeps pace with the increase of it,
population and ths fact that all its business IS
zone on sure basis. warrants the conclusion,
thai no serious check in lis march TO iaiurc
greatness and importance need beapprehended
The number Of mechanics i, daily increasing !;
manufactures are taking rool in our soil and
each succeeding year brings important aces
sIons 10 the mercantile class in our city"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

Mr.. RustH Com5foek. Cider Dealer IN
Ne. York. has offered his services 10 the goon
poople n iba, ancient city asa Candidate to
represdat Them in the popular branch oil the
Iegislaiu ire of that State. From the notices
publisfsd By him explanatory ofhi' political
views. e should say be was regular built
reiormer. Among a number OF other things he
is IN favor Of " Lien lao for all La6orer'.
wha, he means by this prajec, We cannot ez-
sctiy comprehend.
"He is opposed TO all monopolies.
He is in favor of having The laborers chi.
dren .chooled, clothed. taught a trade, and
taugh i notably out Of The State Treasury"
Alter SO broad proposition as this lasi one.
if the people of n. York do not elect Mr.
Russo Il Comstock, we shall hereafter believe
that there is but little chance there fer the
lovers oil the people BaH Chrohice
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

We are induced to repeat our caution 10 the
public against receiving notes Of the BANK OF
Baltimore, altered from 6veto fiji y dollars, from
having learned that note Of thai description
has been again received al a Bank ne Institution
OF the city.
In the genuine note Of the denomination of
Fl ~ dollars oftHe Bank ofBaltimore, the words
:" Bank OF Baltimore" are all in the second line
in those OF the denomination of five dollars
they begin in the first and end in the second
proper attention TO this very essential dill
ference in the Typographical arrangement of the
Two notes, will efectuaiy guard against decep-
tiUu. Bal Gas.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05
COUNrERFEITER5 APPREHENDED.

Petersburg, Oct. 30.-We are informed, that
in consequence of information received from
the City OF Washington (where one of the gans
had been ,aken up, and made dsclosures,) one
or two persons have been apprehended and
commute TO jail in this town on charge Of
making and dfering counterfeit money. For
obvious reasons we forbear to mention names,
or enter iaio further particulars at this Time.
The combination appears to he extensive (;
spreading over large space, and embracing
numerous individuals IN the various branches
Of its operations, females as well as males The
Police are still on the look out and we hope
that none OF the offenders will he able TO elude
their vigilance. [lnttlhgencer
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05
Netr Orleans, Oct J.

NeU Orleans, Oct J.
II IS our painful DUTY 10 announce the deaf l.
OF his EAceeuey PETER DERBIGNY. Cover
nor oil TINS state Ills decease took place ON
wednesday morning, lt"iS occasioned by a
wound in the head, received from The trunk OF a
ree,when ieapmg from ms carriage 10 avoid
the danger aoout to result from its being over.
turned. Although The period that he filed the
gubernatorlal chaiI was short. aud some obiec-
tons may be made 10 the mode of exercis, of
his poweIs-vet there aie unGp of any party
any country, or any creed, but must ament he
loss OF man, unbiemiShed--oi a citizen uu
rght-of aJnr'si, erndte who, dunng a re-
ROD otbtuer than thniy years residence. Id
not merIied nor procured Ill will of any ; aud
VINO, by the correct exercish OF his natural
po"ers .has elevated himself to the higbe.t Office,
OF the State. H. has succpsslveIy exercised
the Offices OF Attorney General. Judge the So.
preme Court. aud Secretary Of State. To which
he was elevated from knowledge of his COM
pentency, unclaimed by the delusise arts of
political Intrigue. [Mer. AdU.
4 Good Crop Mr. Joseph Sneeringen Of
Adams county (Penn.) raised this year, from
one acre of ground, 400 bushels of Potatoes
african Bull An African Bull was brought
to New York from London in ship Hannibal
intended as apresent TO S. Girard, Esq. Phil
adelphia. HIS form is like the Urns, but heavier
in the hind quarters and his shoulders pos.
sess great Gepth. His hair is short silky, and
cream colored His eyes are pale blue, but
when he is irritated they change to lilac or deep
crimson.
Lake Champi1in.-The New York Mercan-
Tile states that previous to the construction of
the Northern Canal, the commerce on this Lake
was principally with Canada, and employed
only abou, forty vessels. There are now IN.
wards OF two hundred aud forty vessels, inclu.
dug steam boats, all fully employed in trans
porting the produce and merchandise which pas
ses the Canal, and the trade of the country on
either side of the Lake is most wholly diver
ted from Montreal To the New Yo X market,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

The following letter. from a very distinguish
ed source, was read 10 the merfing Of friends Il
the Colonization Society at Philadelphia, few
days ago, by Mr.. KY:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

Gold.-We have seen, says the editor of the
~ y Commercial Advertiser, four bars o,
gold smelted from portions of the metal found
near Lexington a. CO They were in the nos.
session OF Mr n. A. King, ana their value is
about sl2oo: The gold is 24t cara,s fine
"aa, car'' inner than the standard OF our
ingois. ef"''"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

a Good Crop Mr.. Joseph Sneeringen Of
Adams county (penn) raised this year, from
one acre of ground, 400 bushels of Potatoes ,