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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT AND HI!
MINISTER'S

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT AND HIS
MINISTER'S
JAMES McGuIRE to be Surveyor Of the Port
of Alexandria, vice WILLIAM WEDpERBuRN, re.
moved.
We expected, this day, sacred TO Free
dom. not 10 have said single word poll
tics; but the removal mentioned above claims,
and shall have, such notice from our hands
as i, deserves.
we confess we write under the influence OF
strong feeling,-feel,nss excited by the wan'on
dismissal OF an aged and respectable cinzen, TO
make way for man fully able. in every re-
spec,, TO live without the office, and who should
have scorncd TO supplan, person in DR.. We'd
de,burn's situation.
we are not the enemies Of Mr.. Mcclure in
any respect; and i, is no., therefore, from per-
sonal III will that we speak. As a Jackson
man, we should deprecate his appointment
and we speak the language of niue-tenhs OF
the people o. Alexandra, Jackson men and all,
when we say IL is deprecated.
For VIVA, was DR. Wedderburn rsmoved?-
Was i, from incompetence or ina,'ention3 We
dare them to the proof They cannot bring a tit
tie Of evidence to supper, the charge 1.-The has
erred in the discharge Of his duties, the Cows
eminent has always been the gamer; for we he
state not to say, more strict and faithful offi-
Ger never was employed His letter Of d'smls.
sal contained no, syllable Of reason Tor his
remoyal-we take it for granted, therefore, that
there was no such reasons as We have mention
ed. and he has thus been whisiled down the
wind. a prey to fortune" with as much comPo.
sure as MIR. Secretary Ingham would eat his
! breakfast.
Perhaps, however, upon The principle 'ha,
Jackson must punish his enemies and rswGi
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
.AA.s1-f &. ~ I,f1DAS.LAa
"Thy spirit INDEPENDENCE let me share,
Lord of the lion heart and eagle eye"
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 4. 1919.


Lord of the lion heart and eagle eye"
The recurrence Of the Anniversary ct our
National Independence, brings with IL feelings
and recollec tons which no other occasion could
elicit. This day is haliowed and consecrated
in the hearts Of Americans by ,wa events, diff
feren, in heir ia ures, but alike Splendid and
sublmr-full Of intrres, and solemnlty. No
other nation that ever existed could commemo
rate such dav as zee now reverence Tor its as
socia,ions, aud whose return is annually hailed
by zen millions of frecmen. Greece in her no.
best days-Rome in her highest ard most
,,lmy" s,a,e-never assembled ihc;I children
20 celebrate the festival Of their iNDEPENDENcE
THciy liberties begun with their existence, and
went on to the consumma,ion Of their glory.
Blu, zoe have had our dark day"-our year Of
bondage-our season Of tyranny; and the ,hral-
dom continued until our Fathers, trusting TO
God and his Justice, this day fifty three years
ago, solcmnly pledged their lives, their Tor
tunes. and their sacred honor" in support OF
AMERICAN LIBERTY. May the spirit
which animated them descend 10 their children
| TO The latest posteri,y!
But, as III was designed by Providence thai
day already cherished by Americans should
be rendered doubly sacred this day, ,oo the
great Apostles Of Liberty, Siguers OF the Char
ter of our independence, were removed toge-
Their from the scene Of their earthly triumphs.
We will not interrupt the general feeling
which pervades the community by any farther
observations. Let every man, forgetting poll
tica sect and parry prejudices, think this day
of his COUNTRY, HIS WHOLE COUNTRY, AND NO
THING BUT HIS COUNTRY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
Extract from 0ratiOn 6ehrered 0f Boston; H'e" 'a
I7SO, by JONATHAN Mason, JIM. Esq.

r,,., from, nm tlrokon GeLirered af Bosor Mpeh sta,
l7SO, by JONATHAN Mason, JIM. Esq
. {" The rising glory Of this western hemisphere
is already announced; and she IS summoned
IN he, seat among the nations OF the earth
we have nnblicly declared ourselves convinced
or The destructive tendency OF standing armies
We have acknowledged The necessity OF public
spiri, and the love OF virtue, 10 the happiness
of any Deople; and we profess 20 be sensible oi
the great blessings that flow from them.
Let us no, then act unworthy OF the repu "a
HE character we now sustain Let integri y
Of hear, the spirit of freedom, and rigid vir-
tue be seen TO actuaie every member oil the
commonwealth.
1.-THE trial Of our patriotism is yet before Us ;
and we have reason to thank Heaven, that IT'S
principles are so well known and ditfused
Exercise towards each other the benevolent
feelings Of friendship; aud let that unity oil
sentiment, which has shone In the held, be
EQUALLY animat,ng in OUT councils. Remem-
Der ,ha, prosperity is dangerous; that though
successful, We are not inlaliio'e
wIe, this sacred maxim receive the deepest
impression upon our minds thaI II aVariee, II
sx,or,ion. if luxar., and political corruption,
are suffered to become popular am ing us, civil
5;scord. and the ruin Of our country viii be the
speedy consequence of such ia'ai vices. %!
while patriotism is the leading Princ'Pe' ana
our laws are conlrived with WISDOM, an" exc
cuted with vigour while industry, rosai"!
and temperance, are held IN eSums"on' a"u
we defend upon public spiti, and the love Of
vir,ae for our social happiness, peace and
afluenee will throw their smiles upon The brow
of individuals; our commonwealth will Hour
ish our land will bee ONE land OF liberty
HxrnIc Nd. asrlum for the nppyessed.,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
tNe Public.

7 s. J. HAIRLESS respectfully inform the public
81. that hey have taken the ferry. commonly called
THODE.4S'S FERRY,
at Alexandria, where they intend keeping good ferry
men AMI boats for the acconno ation of their friends
and those who may favor them with call. Their
rates will be accommodating terms others.
Also for sale at their Store the fish wharf, an
assortment of
Groceries, and 1000 u.s. Merino Wool
in fleece, of good quality for manufactures.
uy 4--lm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
Trust Sale.

IN the goth day Of juIy merit, the undersigned will
- offer for sale. a, public auction, to the highest
bidder cash. the tract OF hand situate the county
Of Fairfax, the waters of Bull Run, called Moore
hill" containing 954 acres. The sale will take place
Fairfax Court House before the front door thereof,
shout II O'Clock, and is made under the authority 81
deed Of trust given to the undeisS ned by Robert
Kincheloe, for the benefit Of Alexander HenderSons
executors, dated the 18th Of August 1922, and re.
corded in the Clerks Office of the County Court of
Fairfax. he sale will be effected for the purpose OF
raising the unsas6ed part of the debt, with the ex'
penses Of trust JAMES SANGSTER.
June 2--eots AMASHADIAH " 0RE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
THE FOURTH DAY OF JULY.

THE FOURTH DAY OF JULY.
elected By the author 70, reprint in the Phesir Ga
The shades of night dissolve away.
And brightly dawns the proudest day
Mortals e'er knew on earth;
The sacred day Of Liberty,
When Truth in her most wise decree
Gave independence birth,
And Honor's word was scarcely spoken.
Ere mans benumbing letters, broken,
Beneath his freed. limbs lie;
When dark Expressions reigning over
Was hailed by every country lover
The Fourth day Of Juiy.
Raised on Columbia's holy ground,
A thousand affairs blaze around,
With brightest, purest flame
And by each altar thousands kneel,
Warm. patriotic, virtuous, leal,
Breathing their Country's name!
From inland hill to ocean raving,
The deepfringed Western banners waving,
Display their stars on high,
Whilst Music's charms in richness swelling
Float round each happy freeman's dwelling,
The Fourth day of July!
Oh! never may this glorious day
Uncelebrated pass away
Whilst life and health are ours;
Nor NAV we e'er ungrateful prove
To HIN who gives us from above
Sunshine and fresh'nng show'rs;
FRS, to tn Omnipotent Creator,
The sll-pervading Soul of Nature,
Be raised each thankful eyes
Then, viewing sweetest Freedom beaming
Hail from its dawn to latest cleaning
The Fourth day IF JULY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
Six Cents Reward.

IAN AWAY from the subscriber, in Alexandria,
l some time since, an indented coored girl named
NaRaH CHAyE, aged IA or Is years Whoever de.
ivers said girl to shall receive the above reward.
hut no charges All persons are hereby forvarned
from harboring or employing said apprentice. at their
peril 'ohN '"o"r' 'N'
iuly 2--St
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
Price, of Produce in Alerund,.nvl,,erdoy
steamboat Excursion.
The Steamer COLUlfBL7,

- The Steamer COL UlfBL4,
A-D Captain james Mitchell, will make
.LYssS:5sszz9sE AN excursion Of pleasure on Tues
~a.4 u; day, 7th inst. leaving TWINS wharf
at O'Clock to proceed down the river and return
DO those who have travelled in this boat
nothing need be said their attention; but to
those who have not as yet paid her VISIT it MAJ be
truly observed, that for elegance of fixture; comfort
and convenience of arrangement, and speed in travel
ling, she is not surpassed by any other boat
Passage going and returning SO cents--Children un.
der ten Years OF age half price Persons going on
BOARD will pay their passage at the gang way and
ceve ticket. JAMES MITCHELL,
iul Master
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
AUCTAO
BYsGEORGE WHITE.
Furniture at Auction.

Furniture at Auction.
ON TUESDAY, the IN inst at 10 O'Clock, A ~
At the Auction store, Of King aud st. Assph.
streets, will be sold without reserve, variety Of
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
consisting in part of
mahogany sidtbeard, / set large dining tables
Several breakfast card and other do
secretary and book case, several feather beds
mahogany bedstead
patent and several common do, wash stands
handsome sofa and old fashioned do
clock, chairs. large and small looking glasses,
.sndirons, Tenders, shovel tongs, lady's saddle
Together with variety Of
Household and Kitchen Furniture;
too tedious to enumerate After which, an assortment
OF mattresses of cotton cured hairs, wire safes
hair sifters. &c &c July
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
Notice.

fHNlE Anniversary of American Independence will
4 be celebrated in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
this day at 10 O'Clock; at which time and place. APP
propriate Sermon viii be delivered and collection
taken up, to aid the funds Of the American Co'onzs
ton Society. 1t July 1
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
BY WILLIAM D. MUTT.
Administrators Sale.
On NONU7Y ner., 9Th T,

On NOND1Y ner., 9th rnsf.
VTTlI.L be sod at the Store of the late Captain
w GEO. COLEMAN. corner of King and Union
Streets his entire stock of
Groceries, Ship ChandIery, &c.
consisting OF w. and N. o. molasses. sugar, coffee,
imperial and gunpowder tea, Jamaica and Antigua sp
ri,, brandy, wh>key. pepper, Pimento, shot, white
lead, shad and behring's, seine Irvine, sail twine shoe
thread, indigo, nutmegs ground alum Turks island and
blown SALT Manila and Russia cordsge tar, rosn nails.
spikes, &c.
Also, large and small scales, weights, &c. Sale
will commence at ~ O'Clock. july
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04

Rp No paper will, of course, be issued from
this Office on Monday.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04
New Goods.

nICHlRD S. HOPKINS & Co. have lately received
Ia from Philadelphia n additional supply OF Dry
Goods which, with their former stock makes their as
soItment yery good, and which they will dispose Of on
accommodating terms Ny
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-04

THIS DlH
Union Canal Lottery Of Pennsylvania,
No. z for 1922 will be drawn in the city OF Philadel-
phia on Friday, Sd July.
Highest Prize 10000 Dollars.
Tickets IS; halves so; quarters Is.
Washington City Lottery, No. IL,
VIII be drawn in the City of Washington on Tuesday
9Th July 81 numbers, drawn ballots.
Highest Prize $4,000.
Tickets Sc; halves 81; quarters IS cents.
For sale At
J. CONSE'S
Lottery and Exchange Office, King-'t alexandria,
jul, 3
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-27
Copy of The Letter addressed by the Committed DIR
Jones referred TO IN The foregoing Report.

WASHINGTON, l9 h Aug 1929.
SIR AT large and respectable Meeting o.
Citizens Of The City Of Washington, sieners o
a paper giving authority 10 Thomas NJ Schol-
field TO apply at the City Pos, Office, and to
receive all letters, papers, and other things, di.
rected 10 them respectively, the undersignrc
were appointed G. mmitlee to wait upon and
confer with you upon he subject.
1t WAS Represented 10 the Meeting by Mr.
Soho field that he had presented The written
authority under which he claimed to act; tina,
the ler,ers aud paper, addressed 10 the signrr,
were denied him, He further stated that 20,
had assigned three reasons for that refusal: lst
That il indicated that a cons giracy had beer
formed TO act upon and injure the Post Off t
Cd, Tat you could no, r, cng"iZr the genuine
ness Of the signatures; Sd, that you had no con
Fl cnce in him.
Onr of the objects con6ded 10 This Commit
tee IS o state TO you wha representations hav,
bren made, and to ascertain from you wha, OBJ
jr.tipns rxis' 10 a compliance with the wish
es Of those whom we represent, in OF der lha,
if within their r, asonabe power to ooviate, The,
my be removed
We hive thus dis harged this portion Of on
gu j., ard shall await your answer, in The hop
tina, such an understanding may result as wll
prove agreeable 10 all parlies
Signed by The Committee,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-27
COMMERCIAL.
as IF Produce IN .llsraadria yesterday.

rf'H tie NeO York Journal Of Commerce, Aug =.
UoM hrcHASsE.-ln Flour there were no large
c-.NcuoNs parcel of Ely's brsnl from new wheat,
~, - Oh the crop, and of good quality. sold at $50.
%,s tesn ground brought S59 The whole stock is
~ I,N"ed below lCO0' barrels. Sales were made of
-nore Wharf, at IS s54, and of other Southern at
US SINE N'oe puce Rye Flour advanced in consequence
Iene scarcity-saleS made in small parcels,
wt No new wheat has yet been received from the
ST. Inc quality is said to be very fine, some of it
IS TS"'ag oJlbs, and even 65ibs per bushel cargo
HSHa Wheat was sold at 100 cents though in
M. d'eoIe OF ITS being found heated, deduction
yaT ., OF cents. A cargo of prime James River
,,'.'I "i on Friday at Ito cents. These prices are
-. oy the scarcity of the moment; and we must go
our course so far to say that they would be
SSou, guides Tor transactions 70 take effect here
weeks hence. Some transactions were made in
r,,S Sani White Corn, at So a 60 cents Sales were
Us ot 'OOO bushels Southern Corn, at 81 cents for
10 d cents for good. New Oats come in freely,
M. we pnce receded to SIS SO cents. Rye none -
es OF Rice are only to the extent of 81 tierces,
- "h this estimate is included other than neau rrhcGt
"u' We presume it is erroneous. and think it more
'''o'e that the stock of every description of wheat
-..In New York is nearer II, uOO Dbls-Ed Gas.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-27
WAsHINGToH, 8uGusr %.


The adjourned meeting held ~ pursuance oil
a resolution. passed BY the meeting yesterday,
wa. reorganizrd by The former chairman and
Secretary taking their sta ions. when, alter The
proce edinsS Of he preceding meeiirg bad BEEN
read by the Secretary, K. Coke, Esq as
Chairman OF the CommitIee, made the follow
ing report:
The COMMITTEE appointed on las, evening
hv those who had affixed iheir signatures 10 n
Daptr authorizing homas vi. Sc ,o.hcii, as
heir agent, To recei. from The City Posi- Or
fee. ie,rers, SC. addressed 10 them, respec fully
iepCrt:-
Tha, early this morning the Ccmmi,'cc as
semhled. aud waited on d. Jores, III City Post
Mas,er, and Communicated % him tn" charac-
ter in which they acted, aud The ohJec' 1T their
visit lie re crived them with great civil y and
ppliteuess, informing them :haI h. hid a"'iei-
pa,ed ,heir call, and would receive hem III 'heiS
representative character. d. Jones suggested
however, that in business Of this kind, hr should
prefer that any Communication tina, should be
addressed 10 him should be- in writing, and hat
he would, with as little delay as practicable,
give To il a written answer
This sugg, siion was acceded 10 by the Com
mitter without hesitation, snd letter was acs
cordingy addressed TO MIN which viii be fund
appeuded TO this report Having Informed DIR.
Jones that il was he earnest desire Of he Com
mi,,ee 10 receive his answer as carly as posi-
bic, in order that they nigh complete the bus
mess which had been enuuS'td 20 them IN
Time to make a report to the meeting whieh
was to be held this evening; an receiving from
him an assurance that hr would comply viii
their wishes al as ear y an hour as p' acibic,
they retired. This in erview took place abou'
| 10 o'clock, bu, they were not favored with the
| answer until /, was delivered Ia he ChaIrDan
| OF the Commtlce al about hall alter two.. I.
The nature Of the communication was such
as.,o require, in The opinion OF the committee
an answer from them, and which will convey
10 the meeting The idea which was entertained
oft by the Commir,ee; and they respectfully
! submit the Iwo documents
! The Committee have been Instructed 10 re
port not only their proceedings, but the mea'
sures which they may deem j. advisable 10 pur-
sue, IN order TO attain The object we are all de-
sirous TO accomplish.
| Regarding the conduct Of the Post Master
as an Innovation upon all the previous pTactice
OF that Office, as involving clear departure, rs
! well from that courteous conduct winch has
heretofore msrked il, Us from the law which
dennrs n, du'ie, Of the Post Master. as well as
the reciprocal righ's OF the ciiz N, we deem II
incumbent upon those whose rights have beer
thus invaded, 80 resort 20 the competent au-
,hori,ies for redress. considering, as The Com
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-27
A\eXanAria Theatre

(FUR ONE NIGHT ONLYJ
VENHE Managers of the Philadelphia Company (nou
Il playing ut washington) respectfully announce te
the Aexamdra public, that al the request OF large
number OF citizens they have consented to open the
Theatre in this place for one night only.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-27


The New Dreams Courier of the 5'h INST.
safes mat The Eclipse was chased by the frigate
L-ahad and would probably have been taken by
her had not the repeated signals Of 'he Sobera
no csllcd back the irrglVr.
The Splnlsh troops on board the transport
shin Binsaam, (Which vessel, II viii be reeoI-
Ec,et nd pat m.o The Mississippi in dIstress,)
have Seen landed at the English Turn. The
Adin,au, General Of LoulsIan =, together with
several cGicers IL the Governors If were
pcspr At the time Of their debArka ion, in
ord-r 10 designate the limits Of their camp, SSc.
lb, troops, il is said, are III good heaItn, aud
lev, ii 4u!, cu the sick list.
Letters tom Now Orleans, by mail, men>
Ion that ". M,t Saul, Gas Ter, Of the Bank
" Orleans, had ecmmi, ed suicide by shooting
Lmssu. lie lcli let tr IN which he assigns
IS reason for he sep, TIC fac, If his na,ing
'ppioJua.ed eight ,housand doIlal Of the Bank
llnds 10 his own use.
\ letter unIer date Of he Isl instant SAYS
i"e'e has been several deaths by yellow lie
''r' a"d some cases now exist, but the general
'e.i' Of The city was never berler fol the sea
SIP ha- I is now.
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mittee does. that this course Of procedure, so
novel AID indef-nsible, has been aggravated by
The Insulting language and insinuations with
which the Committee has been addressed; we
trust that the meet ting will sanction and sustain
The reply which i, has received at our hands.
The Committee would further recommend TO
the meeting the adoption of the following reso-
lulions:
Resolued, That the Post Master General be respect
fully requested instruct the Post Master of this City,
to deliver to such agent as the citizens respectively
may designate. may have designated such letters.
papers, and packages may be directed to them. and
that Committee of twenty members be appointed to
prepare rrmonstrance and memorial TO the Post Mas
ter General upon the subject requesting that the same
facilities and privileges which they have heretofore
cal, and which are still extended to Others may be
extended Unfortunately to all
ResOirea That this Meeting view the refusal of the
Post Master of this City TO comply with their WRIT en-
request to deliver their letters, &c TO Thomas NJ Scho
field departure from the uniform usage of the Of
hce manifest infringement of their legal rights aud
Of his duties; and that the impuation, which he has
minated of the motives from which they have acted,
and the effect and object of their measures, as wan
ton and groundiess insuI;
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-27
SMlsP ALL VS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.

ARRIVED, AUGUST 26.
Schr North America, Martin, lhomaston; liUr ,hs
spars to J H. Davis.
Brig Decatur, williamson, Providence; gin, candles
molasses, SC to A G Cazenove &.Co
Passed up, schr Amira from North-Caro!ina
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia, Mitchell, Baltimore.
Steam packet Fredericksburg 3 J jenkins, do.
Steamboat Potomac, jenkins, Norfolk.
Schr Washington, Brl,ton, cleared at n. York, oath
inst. fur this port.
Ship Pioneer arrived at Liverpool 2jd July from In.
sterdam.
Ship Boston, Fnlay, entered at Liverpool for load.
ing sd ult
Schr Lady Tompkins, Powell, hence, at New York
Oath inst.
Sloop Johnson. johnson, cleared at Philadelphia for
this port 22d inst
Schr IIsxal, Shove, hence, at Boston 2lst inst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-27
bank Stock.

Dt snares Farmers Bank Stock, for sale by
80. WM. ID. MUTT,
nuuuS - Corner Of Prince and Union SITS.
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..r hF SO4'N W
S,,s,su INVADING EXPEDITION The
'..rsr Tclipse,at New Orleans from iampi-
m,,c, Mace she lift or the morning oil ME
.,,n n,y. reports "thar part OF the Spanish
,3,on which left Havana, consisting OF one
: r,ne line, one friga'e, and two cof'e'Ies,
i .,,iyed. and were at anchor off that place.
~. ,,,,s,or,, having on board the troops had
.,, b,eo heard Of The commandant al
:, ,;,o had received instructions from his
,..,,ueo, 10 decl-re that port embargoed on
.,,,.. lance Of the hostile tieet, which,
g. -, though, had taken place in consequence
c;.- .r,;y,I i is also stated that levy by
..,n,ns,, Of ten millions Of dollars was 10
,r,,e on all monies that snail be brought
t..,, ,le i. .grior, for the purpose Of clothing
..l having the army, which wes TO be account
- ,o. =, the close of the campaign. Orders
-, b.,, giyea 10 station 10000 troops al Tam
MIRA 300 At Campeachy, and a, all other Pla
-, IN the coast in the same proportion. The
,,,,or with eight hundred thousand dollars
mich was due 4; ramPco on the 10Th July,
b,Jrot arrived bad weather, II was supposed
tlI detained u