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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21

Revolutions in South America are, as Al
readers Of Journals must have observed, "prs.
~ as blackberries." In the Journal Of Com.
merce of yesterday morning we find the III,
loving enumeration Of some Of them:
The New REPULIcs.-It is remarkable iu
;hat within the two last years, every one Of tn.
Spanish American Republics, wrh The e1crp
uon Of Chill, has been the scene ri her Of r.
vo!ution, lnsurrection, or Civil War.
In Mexico and Bu.nos Ayrrs complete
Revolution has been rtfet ted by force Of arms
In Colombia, TO say nothing Of immense pO.
lirical exci'emenls,a formidable conspiracy has
been developed, which had for its obec, tn.
same result, by taking tho life Of Bolivar.
Guatemala has been distracted by civil
War.
Peru, after being itself revolurionized by the
aid Of Colombian troops, hassx'ended the som.
favor to the Republic Of Bolivia, BY Sending
an army ard deposing its President,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21

est man here, except the people, who ,,,.
10 be altogether clever and agreeable. ! 5ap
think, however, that all the clever fslIo,.s
the nation have beeh sent 10 Congress
very respectable men have been lift a, h, oO@
have walked twice round the palaver. hon..
1t is an excellent place to play hide. ,nd dus
seek, and the lower part i, laid IF into go
with doors to them, except large round ' 'a's
tina, would be excellent to ihrrsh grain "
Thereis stone enough in it to fence ."H
farm, and iron enough roand il to keen SO%
factory going for a twelve mourh. The, I wv
had some outlandish man, from Euron, y, I r
cy, at work making three stone old uom., ' -,
an owl, all four Of which are perched oy,, ~
door, chat fronts the turnpike, as YOU % d." I'
from Baltimore to the tavern. One Of n. ~
ladies has pair Of scales in her hands ~:
seems TO be weighing out sausages, wbils ..
other holds a dripping pan; he owl look, AZ. T
he would like to take 'lpk" Az aw.v NY
il. and the principal old lady keeps a .s,.
eye on him. This matter excres the ~.
ration Of the people hugely, and ,b,v" A'
nounee it the perfection OF art. 1t i; . r'
doubt
ho'S w 'hr NelNS In IL,
neighborhood, but what crops they have po,i'
I don't know as make no inquiries; prolow,
clover, for it is wretehed soil. SO mex, -.
the members will live in clover willis a,,s,i
ing to cir duties. There is a good dealt
underbrush in these fields. which has moi ~,
been cleared away, particularly scrub ced,r-
One Of our farmers would smooth il over in,
.wrek-whiIe here fellow poes 10 wc,t =,
Of these bushes with jack-knif, and comm,.
ees al the top BY cutting away an inch Or l,s
Of the foliage at time. "Tbe more da,s,5
NOR, dollars" So il is with all men VINO a.,
paid by The government; they will no, al,
things by the roots-,hey will not be radicals
hope your agric ultural operations will be Coz.
Quoted on different principles.
can tell you nothing about The fstiop-
people dress as well as they can-the Isdi,,
doves wear great many frathrrs,-lhr yq.,,
gentlemen and spaniels wear brass chains routi
their necks."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21
A MERCHANT.
[Eor the Phenix Gazette.l
THE THEATRE -CoNCLuDED.
Damnnius mani juhcio. "-JUv. SAT. |.

rOr Tue fntH4 uaztVc.l
THE THEATRE -CoNcLuDED.
"Damnnius mani juiicio. "-JUv. SAT. /.
Sd. A view Of socie'es generally, in compa-
rison with hr Theatre.
ii may b. well, now. to make some compa.
risun be wern associations generally, ard that
" hlc n is rs ,aIly met with a a Theatre. There
are many person, opposed to the Theatre who
at he same time, strongly advocate evening
entertainments, land, in truth, they are entitled
to much crr1ir for their lberality, in conceding
even thus much) such as a ooncert, or any like
assemblage OF individuals: provided their time
is spent in music or conversation, or any such
innocent amusement. Whether difference is
tons, and, Il so, whether the preponderance is
not on the side of Theatres, is, at least, sub
ect Of curiosity, If not serious in, estlgaiion.-
Let US revert, then, 10 a fact mentioned before
that vice will always be found to exis. in pro-
portion TO the magnitude of the associatiop.-
We will instance, first, by way Of making our
selves understood, a small collection Of indi.
viduals debating society-consising
probably Of forty OF fifty members. The ex-
ample is an odd one, but will serve our pur-
pose. No one caa doubt bu, that the gene, ali
~ Of those who compose this association, en-
tered into the compact for some avowec pur-
pose, viz: for the purpose Of acquiring facili-
~ in speaking, and infor ming themselves as to
particular questions Of literature or science
This, then, is the objec, in view. But it is
found tina, there is number Of individuals,
four or five, bearing proportion TO the size Of
the association, Who have no useful object IN
view whatever They are weary at home, and
wish to find employs ent elsewhere, no matter
whs, it nay be. Their deligai seems to con-
sis, exclusively, IN ridie alng the efforts OF olh>
ers, and IN enieavoring, il possible, to defe at
the ebjeei of the society Of which they are
members They frequently neglect their stu
dies OF important duties at home, TO attend the
meetings Of these associations: yet they reap
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21

Mr.. SnotUden: While the attention Of the Lub-
lie seems 10 be entirely .ngrossed upon the
subject Of The approaching election Tor mem.
bers Of the Common CouRt il, and whom to Sc
ect to put down Sunday Markets, permit me
TO put the question to these we'll meaning re-
lgious people:--If he very essence Of religion.
and The will of our blessed Rtdeemer, would
not br more consistently complied with, iftheir
attentions were otherwise directed at this uDu
sually ineltment season, to ihdl great second
comm md II God "CHARTTY" Would il no,
b. more consistent, al this time, to do our duty
TO our cold and perishnr Poor? TO hold pub
lie meeting, and appoint collectors in each
ward I" obtain subscription to purchase wood,
and pu, il at the disposal OF those gentlemen
who are suprrintendan,s Of The poor and con-
ductors Of the soup house? ! aststhe,qnr. tion,
would this not be fulfilling the Milf God, IN
more eminent degree, and more pleasing in
his sight, than tie removal Of an old custom
for many years adhered to in this town. Ii is
no, nv intention to discuss the proprie,y Or
improperly Of this custom; but one thing is
fac, hat God said "rhe poor you have al
ways. with you;" and, consequently, are the in,
hrrilance Of the afAurn Will you, then, suf-
fer the legacy Of the Redeemer to perish with
cold? ! nope not. Your charity will not per-
nit it. And, Mr.. Printer | would lake The Ii
berty to suggest, (ifno better mode be adop,ed)
that the Mayor call Town Meeting forth
with, by proclamation, and hold a meeting a,
the Council Chamber Though l can myself
give bot very small donation, there are 9th
ers who will give largely The cold wind and
snow that now blows through my room, awak-
ened me to the mIseries of those who are less
comfortably pro'ided for. Z ough is said
II gospel chart he the object OF he religious
Sunday market breakers, ,hty will hear This
call. and make the Poor feel the VarmM Of their
charity. b.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21
Notice to Creditors

NyHEREAS number Of CLAIMS against the eSas
w Of Samuel Craig, deceased, were presen,,e' !.
the late Mr.. John G. Laid, as administrator WIN ",
will annexed, in his life time, and tho'e Clans"
proven as the law requires-7hs is 10 gee n@la"
such creditors, that unless their claims are sas'e~
ry established ON or before the first day OF Mann,
1929. they will be excluded fro par,Ic pat"s 10
benefits Of said estate. Twenty six and h'ef .
per centum will be paid to those creditors WIZ
claims have been properly adjusted ard proven @ "
before the first day Of nuary next, by anP"cauoC.
me at my dwelling, on Woif.s.rcet, any rven"s
three O'Clock. ISAAC ROBBINS, A."
DE bons non and Trustee Of Samuel Crais' dee,''"
deco eolwSIawtlsN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21
ALFRED.
For the Phenix Gazette,


II is rather unususl for controversy on an
important and delicate subject, TO be closed
with feeling of perfect good will OH both sides
yet such, believe, will be the case IN the
present discussion between "a Citizen OF the
District" and myself, on the subject Of slavery.
IL lis, however, not without reluctance, that
take leave OF so courteous correspondent, es'
pecislly, as believe that closer invesiisa To-"
of the subject might, in some measure. have
advanced the cause ofiru,h, which, trust, is
tha, have espoused
There are some arguments in the las, essay
Of the" Ciiizrn' which seem to require an an
swer: and hope shall be INDUCED in making
few remarks upon :hem: but, as he declines
4 continua nce Of the discussion, shall advance
po,hipg tina, will require rejoinder.
He says: "~hen legal title once cesfs, the
legislature cannot, by a subsequent law, divest.
wi,hoa, providing an adequate indemnify Aud
again: "if the parent be my slave, the moment
she gives birth TO a child, or children, that mu-
men, nv right becomes vested; and no power
known 10 our laws can divest me, so long as
they permit slavery; and, hence, the argument
Of prospective emancipation, without indemni-
". falls 10 the ground, upon legal and consu-
,u,ionsi principles"
think the conclusion here drawn, is not
fairly warranted by the premises.
admit that, according TO our present laws,
the moment child is born Of 4 slave woman,
,ha, moment (snd no, beforr.} The masters Tile
btcornes vesled;-bu, suppose such a prospec-
tive law as have proposed for the abolition oil
slavery had been passed before the chid's birth.
then, according TO his own IT asoning, the title
would not be ves,ed, and all child,en born after
the passage of such Law would be free, &C
cording "to gal and constitutional principles !"
am not in favor OF sudden and violent chan
res in the relations Of society. and therefore do
no, ad.o,ste a sudden emancipation OF the
slaves who are now in possession. and, espe-
ciaiiy, no, without adequate indemnify. The
slan have proposed in my former numbers,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21
Extract Of letter to the Editor Of the Detroit Gazette
from q rheumatic friend, in Washington.

from rheumatic friend, IN Washington
Fig tos their capitol and public buildings
and my most particular NJ edc too upon their
public ADJUSTMENTS, which are .xecrable be :
you'd any thing you Can see IN our western wills
lagos. They have no theatre, but circus, in a
building not half So convenient as our liyery
stable a, the west - The quadrupeds who in.
habit i have some wit, and he bipeds would
not b. "slow." had they cIeanly place to per,
form in Still they contrive TO make you paw
three prices Tor every thing you have here, &
The boarding houses have the grace to charge
you nine dollars for calabash full Of c allan as
unsettled as the South American republics.
and piece Of mutton that deies your m astica-
tory eberfes, and resisls di,memherm-n, with
as much frmness tie best friend of The A.
me rican Sys'em-or you may get fish that re-
quires no masricstion al all. provided you es.
chr. the bones. Go to Washington TO spend
a winter, forsoo,h! There rs peihirg 10 inter.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21

&c il were seconded by proper eduealion')
would be SO gradual in its operation, that It
would only be felt by the blessings it would
convey, and The health aud vigor 1t would In
fuse into every department, oil society. III the
rearing Of the children born Of slaves, and freed
by the operation of the proposed law, should be
though, TOO gre at burden for the slave hold
err, ] should be entirely willing tina, the ex-
pense should be betrayed by the community
The contrast have drawn brtween the Lam
gushing condition OF this section OF country
and the prosperity Of the non-slase holding
States-ibough not contradcted by the "Ci,i>
zen"-he seems unwilling to attribute to the
same cause have assigned; yet he assigns no
other cause than the "constant mutations 10
which all lhings are subject ] think he mus
admit, how very remarkable II Is, tina: IN every
age and every nation, these changes and mu'a'
lions have always tended TO advance free peo-
pie in prosperity and virtue. while they have
sunk in degradation and vice every community
that was infected with :he malaria Of slavery
could adduce abundance Of testimony TO
this point; bu, shall content myself with quot
ing the expressions Of distinguished member
Of Inc present legislature Of Virginia, who is
himself deeply interested in the property OF
slaves.
After eloquen,ly describing the injurious ct
fects Of the system Of slavery, he concludes by
enquiring, Is there any inhabiant OF the
South who will pronounce this picture over
drawn? or is there any citizen Of Virginia who
Cause than the character Of our population!-
Let him look to our languishing agriculture,
our deserted farms, our decayed fortunes, our
decreasing popu Ia,ion; lie, him cast up in his
,dger his prof and loss account for thu la'' S
or 90 years, and then le, him say Uheiher The Ia
Dor of the siaue is not curse to the land ,oh'ch
IL is erpendsdS"
Iris remarked BY The "Citizen," ahat tit was
Gods pleasure tina, the Jews CHS chosen peo'
Dle) should BE- held in bondage for a season; and
we are to presume that il is equally his plea
sure that the coloryd people should be;-yet, in
due time, and &, season, he will raise up Sc
cond Moses TO conduct them in safety to the
land of their fathers"
We must recollect, however that he did not
Justify the Egyptians who held them in bond
age.-He sent plaques among them-aud
have not plaques been sent among US? The
mxury and waste ths, consumes the substance
Of the slave holder, are "a destructive as the To-
------------~-vr-------s IUQuIeIude thai
attend L.., --,.i--------,--
'he be dchamber OF Pharoah and howimany Of
the first born among US, have been slain by dis
sipaion and indulgence!
W ould il not then be more consistent with
reason, instead of stunning the discussion OF
this delicate subject, for every good Citizen 10
give it IN attentive consideration, and endeavor
10 promote such measure, for the removal Of
the evil as will save us and our children from
sill greater calamities.
A MERCHANT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21
To the Public.

Tf'HE subscriber having been advised by , number
4 of his friends, offers himself to tie pubicya
neral Collector for the Town and County of Arna.
dria. All those having accounts to collect without
warrant and are disposed to encourage him, be ptdg
es himself that due attention will be pad to TIE el
lection Of the same, and quick and faithful rrturr.
will be made as soon as the money is collected u.
likewise tenders his thanks to his friends, for rherG
bera patronage since he has been in Office sn tu,.
to merit continuance Of the same.
RICHARD SHACKLEF0RD,
feb 8-d3t law4w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21
SATURDAY., FEBRUARY 81, 1929,
wAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY.

WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.
(Tusr-"Iasb'dfot The Helm y
originally published in the Georgetown Columbia
and selected by the author for the Phenix Gazette
Hail, hail the day that FIRST gave birth
To one whose whole career on earth
Stamp'd him Of superior mind,
The friend Of Truth and OF Mankind.
In Peace approved,
Whom Virtue loved,
And Honor oiaim'd her own,
In trying War,
The beacon star
Il!ustrious WAsHisGroN!
while vet the Old Colonisi band
Attached us to the Parentland,
Which claim'tL when needed, Western AID
In open field, or covert shade,
In that dread fight,
When, left and right,
Brave men were rifed down,
Refreshing course
For Braddock's fnrce
Was cleared by wAsniSGToS!
Golumbis! when the low'ring sky
Por.ended sweeping tempest nigh,
And thick, and thicker grew the gloom,
Threat'ning to blast each valleys bloom,
Where then vas mkt,
With fond hope mix'd,
Each look but to where shone
Through fearful night
One speck Of light,
The type Of wAsHiSeroS.
f.ightnings, terrific, glared aroundi
Loud was the British t!undef's sound
Some crouching bent-some passive stood
Some boldly faced the storm OF blood
With all at stake,
Twas theirs to take
The course esIIousea BY one,
Whose guiding hand
Preserved the Land;
Victorious WASHINGTON!
TO name and rank of Nation raised,
As Freedoms Rew-hs:iit affairs hazed,
And independence gave to view
Charms sweeter than The mornings dew,
NIrgiDias native Soni
His wisdom sound.
Fresh laurels crown'd
Impartial WAsHISeroS!
Columbia! be Hrs Birthday dear
To Thee, and Thine-and oh! revere
That spot of ground, where silent rest
Remains of hm who served thee best.
To ey'ry heart
May Love impart,
And deeply grave the eon,
The valued name
And spotless Same
Of peerless wAsRINsToS!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21

'Mr Witherspoon formerly professor of Prince
ton, and published three large Volumes of his essays
and miscellaneous tracts.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-21
rsIsrBp Aap fuBLIsanD,
DAILY,

: TUESDAYS, THJasuAYs AND SATURDAYS,
rAIRFsx.srREBr.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-06
NORTH CAROLINA

Lne proceedings Of the Legislature Of y. Carroll
IA have boon nrueua.y interesting at the present
session The following debate On the subject orIp.
tfhai Improvement, and the power or Congress ovo-
tOet subject, shows that there is strong dispo.iiion
N '""l state to acquescc in the exercise Of the Gdo
Io power under certain notifications If the princi
PIE Is TO be considered assettcd-ifouy further struc.
gle 70 reverse the rules Of efruc,ion adoptod nv
Congress is vain and hopocss--thcn We should lima.
CINE that all mcn would acknowledge il to no GOOD
sense and sound discretion, EDr N Carolina and othe
states 10 endcayor 10 their relative share tho
innd to be distributed We have long considered for
our own part, Tie policy ofthc nation finally settled
IN rcgardto the power We sec no hone vbo+over
% bringing the Federal Government hack to ,v,,, o
believe the r. sht construction Of tho Constitution
Principle ought 90 struggle As long ms there IS anv
hope IRON the struggles but on the other hand there
onght 70 be, and there mus be- point at which m.
position to long continued and repeatedly sanctioned
principles should cease. The people have fre 1ucptl
passed upon the federal power--for succession Of
Congresses, they have elected great majority Of o.
presentatges, who have claimed end exercised il
cgitinate Have not the people right to construe
the Constitution' And when they have during SO.
-''S OF c'cc'orrs and when the question was fairly
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-06
IFDn TIE Wutff.

Gentlemen J am che of many who have been led
10 believe by public sentiment rather than by my rca
sonug faculties, that the Tariff was calculated to
produce rulnous effects the prosperity ofthe whole
agricultural portion of the United States.-Dy the
same process of concluding, pronounced il uncon-
sttutlonalI am free TO declare, that mr.. Richie has
Lad no small share in producing such opinions by his
own learned views and the arguments Of able writer's
IN the Enquirer, 1.-THE only paper I take. III am now
equally free to declare that mr.. M1disons late letters
TO mr.. Cabc has shaken my opinion in the unconst-
t1tonaHy Of the garifTlaw, and the able conclusive
and disnterested argument of Merchant of Liver
pool, ono American" published in the Wing of Fri
day. convnces me, not only of It's Justice in reference
to proper course of retaliation on the part of our
government, but of it's sound policy in reference to our
best lntcrcsts-Since many people in the range Of
the circulation OF the Enquirer would am sure, be
pleased 70 see the sound views Of the Enrlsh writer
may through your paper, express n hope that mr..
kitcbie Will afford them opportunity by giving
That peice place in his paper and thus enable them
To- bring into action their own Judgment upon q sub.
Ject ofeStTaordnarv INTEREST," CONVERT.
Richmond, January Cd, 1929.
We insert the letter f"Convcrt" with pleasure,
and we are glad 10 find, what however we were sure
Of That mr.. Madson's letters have made n deep i'm
preston on the public mind. But our correspondent
mas taken an unfortunate mode Of inducing the pub-
cation of"No American" in the Enquirer. request
to that effect, through the Wing, may prevent mr..
Richie from publishing but will by no means induce
him.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-06

10 'Messrs Whjie, RiUes NJ Camp6eii, o8d Nelson.
No. ~.
IN the last number, | endeayourcd TO show that a
radical charge h1s taken place in climate. but
you may ask the question: what has this to do with
the subjects that come under our consideration,
What has it 20 do with agriculture II has great
deal to do with agriculture. We have happened 10
live IL times when Virginia politics and Virginia lands
are esteemed Of little worth We hope 90 revive the
ono by mcndDg our State Constitution. convcn-
ton is now about TO be called for that purpose.
And doubtless, IN that convention the nature and
spirit of laws will he thoroughly discussed. Every
constitution from the first savage compact (none
10; Rousseau and liz followers heeve there
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-06

hessrs Editors have listened with attention tho
remarks made by Of the Eastern Delegation upon
ec o. Convention and paroulayto their objections County
representation Delegate from Spousyyana, for instance
tosand fighting men, ari therefor cennot oonsn thar The
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-06

In the bosty sketch which given Of the debates
in the House on Friday last in the bill to compensate
Thos W. Whitc'$c the following remarks OF rnr.
.Hag, were omitted by mistoke.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-25
indigo Rlue Nyeiuy:

TIME subscriber Informs his fnfds. that he is nav
i prepared to dye such articles as may be en,rus I'd
TO his care, of most beautiful aud durable BI UE
having erected vat expressly for this purpose ME-
RINO SHAwLS bleached in the handsomes, manner.
find every Variety Of Dyeing as heretofore.
Merchants who may have CLOTHS, of un,aleable
coorsare informed that they can have them dyed any
coors they may desire, warranted to equal the best
European dye.
Those persons who send their goods to be dyed
are particularly requested to the precauton to re-
ceye a ticket on leaving their goods with the subscr
Der, which ticket must be returned on the delivery Il
the goods.
DYES for sale on moderate terms
- One or two apprentices wanted.
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