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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-18
From the Norfolk Herald.
MORE KIDNAPPING.


One Of the packets from .tccomac county,
eastern Shore OF Va.) arrived here yesterday
forenoon, on board Of which were two men nam
"a James Herron and James Vincent, Of Dela>
ware, having with them young mulalto man
named James Comeyn, about twenty years
of age, whom, Immediately IN their arrival,
ed. bul the conduct Of the man induced suspi>
cion lhit there was some roguciy in the case,
he questioned Tie lad, and was assured by him
ina he was slave, that his mother was j
slave, and that he was purchased by Heron
from Peter Culver, OF Delaware This, however
did not satisfy the gentleman, and he immedi'
atply gave information OF the case TO Mr.. Car
rier, the Jalor, who, wihoui.. being known 10 her
ron induced him to believe that he wished 10
purchase the lad, & SO procured his voluntarily
attendance al the Cour, House. Instead Of a
purchaser for he lad, however, he was waited
on by theiMayor; who upon hearing the circum-
stances, despatched an officer for Vincent, who
was also brought before him. They then un.
derwent an examination which resulted in the
commi menl Of both Heron and Vincent to the
Borough Jail for further investigator OF their
case.
The negro's statement, which we give in his
own words, was as follows:
II was born free, and was bound when was
a child to Peter Culver, to serve him till was
81 years old. am not quite 81 yet Mr. Gull
YER seat me one ening TO borrow some mo-
ney from James Heron, and ,was TO meet him
a, his fathers big gate. II being dusk dad
not see him al first, but he whistled aud then
= ame out from under the fence, ana he Told me
mus; go along with him to Vinoent's house,
IS The money was there; when We got most
here, Heron said 10 me, says he, Jim AMI
them there mighty pre'y Tees?" Says. well,
reckon they'll do right smart. Aud as was
looking round al the trees, see Levin Ellis u
James Vincent coming up. Then says Her
ron, Jim these mems coming after you; don't
hollow or else they'll kill you" Soon as they
come up HERON seized hold Of me and took
line out Of his pocket and gin it to Levin Ellis,
and he tied me whilst James Vincent put dag
ger close 10 my breast and held il there ill
was lied They then carried the en- and Vim
cent run home for cart, and when we got fore
gaiust Vincent's house he bSPIshl out the cart
Levin Ellis then went home, and Herron and
Vincent ,ook me in the cart, and they brought
me to Drummond Town, and 50 on here
When they first took me they told me whenever
any body asked me i'll was slave must sayyes,
and that my mother was slave, and IT didn't
they said they would sell me to The Turks"
Heron exhibited to the Mayor the form of a
bill Of sale of the negro, signed Peter Culver"
and witnessed by Levin Ellis. This man is
simple sor, of body, aud has probably been
made tool of by Vincent, Of whom il may be
said, that if this is the first time he has been en-
gagged in such transactions, his oountenance
wofully bellies him.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-18

The Kenawha Virginian says there !, 49,"
doubt bu, tina. Judge Lewis Summers u
VIVA. Edwin s. Duncan. Of Harrison nS ~
Lee, of Randolph, and John Laidley' Of 'I ~.
will be chosen 10 the Convention tor 'n'' y
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-18

LARGE DIvIDEkD.-The American Insur.
ance Company Of New York have declared a
dividend Of fifteen per cenIum, for the last six
months, payable on the Is. Of June next.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-18

From HAvASA.-rhe u. S s,,n H.
Vim. b. Mubrick, Esq. commander. b,s -,
we'd al New York from Havan., from =,
she sailed :s!h April. Several pira,s, -.
be Tried at Havana, supposed 10 have b.l,, =,
TO pira'iea' schooner taken by Sp;r,,
armed vessel abou, three weeks since
Laborde's squadron was a, Hay.n, ,p .,
Ii was quite healthy at Havana whyu IN. Y
sailed.
The following is lis, Of the ofIi:ers .,,,,,
ed 10 the NatcheZ
Commanaer-WILLIAn L. SurBalrS
Lieuienants-R. W. Ogden,
+. buchanan,
II. A. Adams,
II. Eagle,
s, s. Lee.
Sailing Master. 8. Ball.
SuwyT-B. Tmslau.
.PWser-W. Z. Zamtzineer.
JiidshpnieH--S. A. StaSl,
l.. c. r. fatio,
w. +. Livingston,
W. Lambert,
Moorehead,
l. e. Love,
ID. b. Morgan,
J.W Barker
lIeriot,
J. 4. jenkins,
G Fun. Spoi;Swoods,
G.. +. l.. Griffin,
NJ Lewis,
G. N. White,
William S. ltngold.
Masters Wate--N. B. Hunter.
Captains Clerk. c. sa,therhwat
BoatsUain-J Haywood.
Gunner-William S. Cowen.
Cgpenter-M. tartne,t.
Sail lNaker-Patrick Murphy.
PwSer's &ewwd-Angus Wheeler.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-06-27

compelled to stop work. Only one keg was sent out
by this ship, while so would not have been an
sive quantity. The town was well defended by fort,
mounting five pieces of cannon of large cabre, among
them 10 Founders, and garisoned by two companies
OF richly uniformed volunteers of about thirty each
"a circumstance we'll calculated to preserve the har
monious intercourse which happily subsisted between
the Cooniss and the natives, with whom they carried
on an active and profitable traffic.
DR. Mechlin, the Acting Governor, had, among other
matters of prudent forecast against the rainy season.
purchased from the natives large quantity rice for
the subsistence of those of the Colonsts yet dependent
on the bounty of the society.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-06-27
FROM LIBERIA.

The friends of the Colonization Society throughout
the country will begrieved by the affecting intelligence
from Liberia. The death of DIR RANDALL, the able
and enlightened Agent, the amiable and accomplished
genteman is greatly TO be deplored, as well on ac-
count of his loss to his country and his
nexons as to the interesting in which he rsked
and lost his valuable life. 1t will be extremely difficult
for the Society to find successor equally well quail
fed for the responsible and perlous trust. Let not
the friends of this great scheme, however, be discou-
ragged Unvared could not be nationally count
ed on, in such work, and one presenting some diff
cutes peculiar to ITSELF Instead ofbeing dshearten
ed BY occasional reverses let them rather reflect how
prosperous in the main, their phanthropic enterprise
has been, and how much has been already achieved.
Nat. Intel.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-06-27

-1e0e~-
Organ for York Minster-A plan of new organ for
York Minister has been completed by DIR Camdge which is
said to be the splendid conception organ ever de-
signed 1t will be ready for erection in May next and will
be the largest organ in the world.
One Of the Roman Catholic peers Lord Dormer who is
now entitled to seat in Parliament, said be unable TO
speak the English language, having resided abroad during
most of his life.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
Guardians Notice.

TSHE subscriber gives public notice, that
L he has been appointed by the Hon. The
Court Of Probste Of the town Of Tiverton,
GUARDIAN Of Thomas SIMMONS, Of Tiver~
ton, (adjudged by said court ofprobate TO be
incapable by reason OF his advanced age of
managing h,s estste;) and has given bond
according to law - he hereby calls upon all
persons having demands gainst said rhos.
Summons, TO exhibit the same to him within
six months from the date hereof, and those
indebted to make immediate payment 10
ABSER SIMMONS. Guardian.
Tivcr'on, May 4tb, 1929. (scpt. 3.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03

Nsw couSrs3S1rrs. We saw yeeter
day, some ut the new two dollar counter
felt notes of the Boston Bank. The circu
lauon. il seems, has just reached this city
The plate is Q tolerable imitation OF the
checker work Of the original; but the NIL
ing up 10 clumsy. The name OF Robert
Lash. which in the true bill is written very
neatly, IN tho counterfeits appears like the
writing of . school boy. The date is put
back several months,--N. Y. paper.
SprcrE. Considerable bpsile was pro-
duced on Saturday morning, in Walf-street,
by eleven drays, which were all al the same
time unloading specie at the various banks.
The whole amount was about $500 UOO,
and had just arrived from Philadelphia.-ib.
DR.. Thompson. of Ohio. elected to Con.
gress in place Of Mr.. Sloane, delivered an
oration to . portion Of his constituents on
the late anniversary Of Independence,
This was not remar kable, but the .oraton
was very good; this pds rather remarkable,
but the most remarkable of all. was that
the said oration was Mr.. Charles Sprague's
of Boston.-.Ncss. Jour. ..,.
From the time, and place whence receiv
ed, the report OF the assassination OF our
worthy Minister TO Mexico does not seem
entitled to credit.
THE PEsSsYvASAs Under the above ii.
tie mrs Royal ~ abuut TO psblsh awork ip .
volumes, which sire promises shall be u taith.
tui mirror, to reflect the virtues and the ~.
ce pf tho beroes of tho w.rk > A winch vii
he added ian appendix containing a sketchol
Washington, the Reform, and the famous tral
of Anne Royal before the District Courtoi
Washington County mrs r calls on lci
friends TO advance The price, which is 81 he
copy
Gen William Gregory has been appointed
Post Master IT Elizabeth City, N. {. vice al
Isaiah Fearing removed --e. .. ..
FRoM EuRoPE, BY the arrival st
Philadelphia of the Columbian. Capt. Rem
ington, from Harvre, Paris papers TO the
22d July have osen received in that city,
from which the editor ofthe United States
Gazette has extracted the following. ss
the only article not previously published.
The Grand ViZer, who two days after
ilIS hCl'ui Hoh ItNu'nNH W ''sf'f"'" nSAit
a small detac hment of cavalry endeayored
in vain TO reorganize his army The fu
gitivcs who succeed in re-eDterllg The
place by small detachments, were not
sufficient to gather up the vast pumbe r
of dead bodies. Many soldiers toni ad
vantage of the dc-Dute To regain their
encsmpment. Thus of 0OO0 men whom
The Grand Vizer had in his line. scarcely
25,O00 can now be assembled under his
standard. While the seige of Sil,trla is
cried on, "our army remains in ob,erva-
tion," TO hinder the enemy from harrass-
ing the besieging corps. Feeling vet the
effects ofthe late defeat at Kulecolscha,
the enemy remains within The Ines Of
Schumla lie has not even dared to make
demonstration against Lieutenant Gene
raj Prince Madatof, who on the oh ad
vanced with rs squddrons 10 Eski Dschu.
uia. " hlch WIS not occupied. -....,
Reports of skirm-hes are made--yin al
of which the Russians declare themselves
,Ictorions. - 80 rsr
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03

THE Chancellor Livingston, captain
Charles Coggeshall, leaves Providence
sept ! 5, 10, Ia, Is, %, 30 9at ~ NJ. and N.
York, Sept.3, 8. II, l6, 81, 25, at Ar. NJ.
TIlE Washington capt WIN. Comstock,
i leaves Providence Sept. 2, z, ID, IL,
-, 26, 30, at ~ NJ. and New York Sept. 4,
q, Is, 10, "a, %, at4P.M.
T'liE Benz. Franklin, capt, X. 8. Bunk
1 er, leaves Providence Sept. =, &, ~,
rs, 81, 25, az i2. NJ. and New York. Sept
/ ), TO- IA, Is, 90, %, at 4P.M.
VNIIE Fulton, capt. Chss. Tomlinson,
i leaves Providence Sept. 40. IS, 10,
n. 2s, at ~ NJ and New York, Sept 2. 2,
II, II. %, &c. 80, at 3 p. NJ. ..
This Boat being ofless speed than the
Others her fare will be reduced bne dollar.
The packets touch at the Long wharf,
Newport, TO receive and land passengers.
Stages will be in readiness upon their arri
val to forward passengers to New Bedford,
Sandwich, &c.
+ Sept. 3, 1929.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
DEPARTMEsr OF S1iTE,
'ashingtoa, 25th .7aguyt, IS29.

'CHE Proprietors Of al newspapers now ia.
ken by this Department are requested
20 discontinue sending the same sftsr tho first
day of October next-and 20 render tho,r &C
counts to that 'dits. And Dutce is hereby
given that no PAPER will be- paid for after ,hs,
time, except such NAV be spec ally subscrib
ed for, subsequent 10 this n tIce.
VIM COVENTRY n. WADDELL, Agent.
The publishers of the Laws ofihe last Ses-
sion ofCohgress, are requested 10 publish tho
above poiice three Emes, and forward thsrr
accounts for settlement sept 3.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
Dancing School.

X. FULLER, grateful for past fs-
1Vl vors, respectfully announces TO his
former patrons, and the Ladies' and Gentle
men Of Newport, that he PROPOSES to re-.
commence his course Of lessons at the Ma
some Hall, on Tuesday the 22d Of SepteuI-
ber next at 3 o'clock in the afternoon for
Ladies, and at halt past g for Gentlemen.
Days oftuition Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Terms, for two afternoons and evenings in
week, So per quarter, former scholars
50. aug. "a.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
Assignee's Notice.

TNfIE Subscriber having received, under
Il the direction Of the Supreme Judicial
Court, an Assignment from JosEPB WAN
ros HAZARD, Of Newport, Of all his real
and personal estate, in trust. for the bene
fl Of his creditors, hereby gives notice, thot
six months from August 2Dth, is allowed TO
present end prove their demands against
said HAzARD.--All cluius not established
before the expiration Of said term, will be
debsrred from any dividend on said estate.
STEPHEN A. ROBINSON, .9ssiKnee.
Newport. Sept 3. l629
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03

In North KinGstnrsn on SUNDAY 'ast. Miss
Julia Ann Notthup daughter Of Mr. Henr'
y r'hup, AGED % years
. In Smi'hfeld IN Thursday, William Bui
nin aged SS years-a member Of the Socie'y
# Friends.
In Providence on Saturday laa, Miss Har
rict T Koene, in The 20'h wear of her age
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
Bligade Oiders.

Head Quarters, First Brigade r. l. .M;1ii;d, }
.Ns,epor, .7ug. 20fh 1870 (
III Nbe Colpnv's of the Rsgia.anis caplpos,ns
u The first Brigade are directed To parade
their respective Regiments for Iospettisn, Re-
view. and improving in martial exercise, ON
the following days viz: fret Regiment com.
msnded by ColJesse T Dnrfec ofPortsmouih,
on Saturday, the 'i2,h Of September; fourth
Regiment Commanded by s. Mauran, OF Bris.
tol on Monday the l4,h Of Sept and tho tenth
Regiment eoen'anded by Co| Pardon Cook, as
Iiyerton, on Tuesday. Sept 18th. '"-''. >
The Commandants of the several regime,,ss r
will have their troops drawn Up and ready Tor
Inspections, AT the hours as hefRin in stated. viz:
first Regiment at 10 o'clock M; the fousth
Regiment at 4 past 10 o'clock q nj. and the
tenth Regiment at 10 O'Clock o. me- ~.
BY Order of - .. 5.lr'' 49, .~.
Brig Gen THosc STACEY, Jun.
JACOB BABBIT Jr- -.
. A8. Brig. Mai and Inspector.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
1EARE-MD

In North kingstown on SHnhy evening
23d Mt. by the Rcv. Mr.. Northup. Nr Orimu
" Stillman, of Westerly, 10 Niss Martha 6
Hazord daughter Of the late Mr., John IIaz
rd Jun. Of tins town. ... ,.....
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
NOVICE.

TlE subscriber being duly appointed
l. Executor of the last will and Tes,a-
meni of Caleb Peabody late of Middletown,
deceased, requests all persons indeb'ed 10
said estate to make immcdiat payment, q.
all those holding demands against the same
will present ,hemto settlcueu, to
THOMAS PEABODY, Ercc'r.
NeMnnrl Anu. Q7
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
tGmIR NEWS

-. ENTERED, p.
Sloop Venus, Child. New York.
Sloop Superior, Child, do.
,t- .CLE.3RED.
Sloop Niagara, Bigley. West Indies.
Sch Charles, Wheeler, HaTnpden.
Sloop Venus, Child, Providence.
SlooP Superior, Child, do
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
&3O Reward.

CTOLEN from the Light House at Bea
- YER Tail Point, within a short time,
about 10 gallons Of Oil, one half winter
and one half sumner strained The above
reward will BE- given for the detection OF
the thief or thieves, 20 that the oil may be
received and they brought to justice. or
~ dollars for the conviction Of the thieves
only.
Jswestows, August n.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
MEMORANDA.

Arr at Richmo' ID, Oath, chr Enterprise
Eldred, fin this port
At New Orleans sth ult. ship Tea Plant
loading, destination unknown lt..
Ship Elbe, S,anbope, sailed from Hamburg
July 18th. for Havana. ..
Brig Criterion, Taylor. 20 days from Cha.
ante, arr. at n York on Thursdsy last
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03

Rhode-lsland State Lottery,
class q, extra. Draws Friday, Sept. 9TH,
1900 dollars highest prize.
Tickets 81 parts III proportion.
Washington Lodge Lottery,
No. 4, extra. Draws Friday, Sept. II.
1900 dollars highest prize.
Tickets $l-parts IN proportion.
Tickets in all other authorized Lotteries "a
be had at this oflice--where a number OF
handsome prizes have been recently sold.
DRAWN NUMBERS.
Rhode Island State Lottery. no 4. extro.
~ Is IL II a. 20
In the Vermont Lottery, class 10, extra.
80 50 ~ II 46 "a 81 81 6
g. CAIccNE.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03

T,ernnple3 .4bstinsnce.-Mr. Reuben
Kelsey a respectable Young man Of Fair
field, in this county, aged about 25. is said
20 have subsisted on nothing but cold wa
Ter. for more than forty days HE mind
seems 10 have been partially abstrocted,a
he has chiefly kept his room. apparently
avcrse to any intercourse with the world,
for nearly three years past; the quantity Of
food taken by him for the last twelve
months is supposed to be less than that re.
.qiired for the ordinary nourishment Of an
infant; but during the period first named.
neither persuasion, threats. nor force have
been effectual 10 mako him swallow the
least sus'enance Of sny kind. Some par.
tieles of food, crowded between his teeth
two weeks ago, were discharged from
his nostrils directly after, and no further
compulsiou has been used. He is desert.
bed as wasted 10 ghnstly skeleton; still
he rs thought in q great measure to re.
tain his senses and TO enjoy the benefit
OF sleep. This affecting case is believ.
cd TO be almost unparalleled. and has
thus far baf1'ed all the efforts of bu-
Wau skifi.-LfRls Falls Cc..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03
More. y 'iHcS at CahoOMe'S

Aofe' p"iHcs at CahoOMe'S
Combination IS so co in Groton Monument
i.otiery, came mp a prize of $4,000
Comb 4 60 - in Maine State Lottery, cl
?, prize Of $1,000
Comb I6 10 60 in Vermont Lottery no &
r prize of $lOO
Comb 70 la 81 in Vernon, Lottery NJ :
"xtra prize Of 500
All were sold in quarter tickets Mt this o.
Zee
In addition TO the above the following
p~izes have been sold in the Grand State
20. rs. '..
= I3 81 SIP sold in half ticket
" I3 30 50 sold both quarters.
-. l3 30 50 do do
Combination I3 81 33 in The Wash
u Iton Lodge Lottery 2 extra. cnme uq
s,lze Of &l40 aud was sold at this Office to
gentleman in this town,
Rhode-lsland State Lottery,
lass g extra. Draws Friday, Sept. 4th.
1900 dollars highest prize.
Tickets 81, parts in proportion.
Washington Lodge Lottery,
No 4, extra Draws Friday. Sept. H..
1000 dollars highest prize.
Tickets 81, parts in proportion.
Tickets in oil the domestic Lotteries, to
be had at this office-whcre a number Of
handsome prizes have been sold.
DRAW.N NUMBERS,
Rhode Island State Lottery, no. s, extra
al Is ~ 2I "a 20
IN Vermont Lottery no. 10, extr,
80 50 l2 Is 4G % "a 81 6
Sept. 3. ]. C.HAW.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03

Benefit Of Corseis. A lady was thrown
out ofa gig in the streets Of New London
q few days since, the wheel Of which pass
ed directly over her breast. but 10 the ev
erlasting credit of her corset be It spoken,
she escaped withou, the slightest injury.
New Haven Register.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03

SUICIDE. Letters from New Orleans men
ton that w. McF. Saul. Cashier Of the Bank
Of Orleans had committed suicide by shooting
himself Tie left letter IN which he assign.
ed as a reason for the step, the fact Of hIs hOv.
ing appropriated eight thousand dollars Of the
bank funds 10 his private use.
A negro riot occurred at st. Barts on the
5th of auyust, which vas at first somev hal a.
farming. but finally passed off without any
blood being shed.
We have seen letter from one Of the mos,
respectable citizens OF New Orlesns, dated the
5th instant which we regret to say contains
the following postscript -" The Yellow Fever
is raging here with great violence; yesterday,
thirty persons, it is said, fell victims to it,"
IN Y Gaz
Il is stated that the Rnssian, Of Boston, ran
from Penambuco 10 abreast Of Gottenburg, q
distance ofabout 6O00 miles, without lacking
ship
The Medical Convention OF Connectic
has appointed Q committee Of FIVE to con.
sider the expediency Of establishing On
Asylum for the cure Of the 1nteInperate.
The Carpet Msnufactory at Norwich,
Connecticut u sb0Gi 10 make oEe Of silk!
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-09-03

Gen. William Gregory has been appoine,
Post Master 1t Elizabs ,h City, N. {. vice Nj
Isaiah Fearing removed. -s.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
JoHS ADAMS Letter on the adp'in Of the Declaration Of
independence By the Congress cfhe United Males
PHILADELPHIA, July S, /,


"Yeslertay b. greatest question was drcid-
ed which wa, ever debatd 10 America; md
greater, perhaps never vii b. decided
among men A resolution was pass d wi hou
onr diss' nting colony, THAT THESE UNI
TED STATES ARE AND OF RIGHT
OUGHT TO BE, FREE AND lNDEPEN-
DENr-STA les"
The day is passed The An OF July, l776,
will be memorable epocha i" the history Of A.
merica. am apt 10 believe tciH be celebrated
by su roeeding generations, as the great .9nni>
uersary Festival Ii ough' to be comnemora'-
ed as The DAY OF DELIvERANcE, by solemn acts
Of devotion 20 Almighty God. |; ought to be
solemnized with pomp, sho,cs, games sports, guns,
bells, bonf'es :. Examinations FROM ONE END OF
THE CONTINENT TO THE OTHER, from THIS time
for,oard forever You viii think IN transport
ed with en- husiasm; but am not am well
aware oil The toll, and blood, and treasure that
i, will cost to maintain this declaration and
support and defend thes states vet through all
!he gloom | can see the ravs Of ligh, and glo-
ry can see tha' the end is worth more than
all The means; and that pos.eriy will triumph
although you aud may rue. which hope we
shall not. am, SC. JOHN ADAMS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
THOMAS JERrERsoSs Letter TO the Hayor of Washington
on the subject Of american Independence.
MONTICELLO JUNE "a, 1926.

RESPECTED SIR:-The kind invitation | re.
ceiseu from you on the part of the citizens Of the
city Of Washington, to'be present with them
a, their celebra ion of the fifieth anniversary of
American independence, as one Of the su, Wv
ing s,gnets Of an ins,rumen, pregnant with
our own, and the fate Of the world, is most
Aa;ering to myself, aud heightened BY the no.
norable accompaniment proposed for the COM
fort OF such journey. l, ADDS sensibly to he
sufferings Of sickness, to be deprived by it of