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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

A gentleman just returned from tour to the
West, informs the editors Of the New York
Mercantile, that the waters Of Lake Ontario
and Erie are al present nearly two feet higher.
whilst those Of Lake Superior are considerably
lower than ever oefote koown. Ii is supposed
some new outlet has been formed from the hi.
ter, or that It's old outlets have been in some
way Inc r. ased or charged, to occa aston this ex
,rao, binary ciIeams,ance.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

MUSCULAR STRENGTH. The muscular pow>
er Of the human body IS wonderful A Tur
k,sh porter viii run along carrying weight Of
500 pounds; and Milo, Of Crotna. is said 10 have
lifted an or weighing upwards Of 1000 pounds.
Halle mentions tina, he saw an instance Of man
whose finger being eaugh, in a chain at the
bottom Of mine, by keeping it forcibiy bent,
supported by that means the weight of his
whole body, $50 TBS. ill Ne was drawn up 10
the surface, height If 500 feet. Augustus, ii
King Of Poland could with his fingers, roll up
= silver dish like sheet Of paper, and twi,,
the strongest horseshoe asunder; and lion is
said phil Trans No 3lo) to have LETT the i'm.
preston Of his teeth upon piece of solid iron
The most prodigious power Of he muscle is
exhibited by hsh. whale moves with velo
city through the dense medium of water, that
would carry him. IL he continued at the same
rate round the world in little more than fort
night, aud sword FISH has been known TO
strike his weapon qai'e through the oak plank
of ship.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

We learn from the Richmond Enquirer, that
variety Of prciets are on loot for fixing the
raio of representation in the Convention. The
bill reported by the Committee, takes the Con-
gressional District representations delesa tes
to each district. Mr. Doddridge proposed as
a substitute to the Sd Section, % districts,
founded OH white population alone, according
to the Census Of 1920. Mr. Mason Of Frede-
eip opbs1aaiiiF.e asedEa,thfg s 10 Fae erin:
sus Of 1900 MIR. Pitts Of Essex proposed an
entire bill. giving one Delegate to each county.
A representation on the Senatorial basis, "a
districts, founded on the census OF 1910, is also
in agita'ion-Also representation giving ONE
at least to the smallest counties, and charging
the number Of delegates according to the POI
pula,ion Of the counties.
The bill will probably be taken up on Mon>
day.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

MARYLAND LEeisLATURE.--On TUESDAY, the
Senate proceeded to appoint ,heir officers, when
Gen VIM. H. Marriott, was chosen President,
Louis Gassaway, Chief Clerk; J. H. Nichols
son, Assistant Clerk, and Samuel Scott, Jr.
Committee Clerk.
In the House, on Tuesday, John G.. Chap
man, Esq. was appointed Speaker withou, OPP
position. Gu, of7l votes given, Mr.. C. receis-
ed 40; the remaining - ballots were blank -
Gideon Pearce, Esq. was unanimously sppoin,
ed Clerk, and George G. Brewer, Esq. Assist.
ant Clerk oil the House.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03
A correspondent Of the New York Gazette,

A correspondent Of the New York Gazette,
who has wished the Navy Yard a, BROOKLYN,
and examined the PEACOCK now fitting GU; as
a discovery ship, says her construction seems
TO br jud'ciously adapted for The intended ser.
vice. From the keel to the bends there is a
close connection of timbers, braced and boiled
in such manner as to resis, external pressure
and 10 prevent crushing among ice-islapds.-
The different pieces are in such near approx.
ma'ion, as to undergo caulking, and it was OBJ
served that alter the oakum was driven into the
seams, and before the planks were applied, thai
not drop Of water leaked through. On the
outer surface OF her planks, a shealhing Of felt,
dipped in tar. was applied, and plates Of stou,
copper over that. 1t was expected she would
take on board from 70 10 80 men, INCLUDING ma
turalists. mathr maticians and astronomers; for
all Of whom there are suitable births and ouar-
tiers, as well as places for deposiiipg and pre-.
serving such productions of the regions visit
ed, as it may he judged proper 10 bring home.
"A ing, 1oAeu 0eIeP", VI shdHer Size ana IN
tended to go along as tender or associate, is
also lying At The WHAT This vessel vas bull,
at Stoning'on, for the seal killing business a.
mong the South Shetland Islands; and is CON.
sideced as very fit companion.
On board of the Peacock there are several
boats. resting one within ihe other. The lar,
ees' Of these is Of capacity sufficient, i'm case of
being wrecked or foundered, to carry the whole
Of men, and convey them TO som.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

The States of Gtorgia and South Caroline,
as our readers already know, have directed
their Senators in Congress to enter ihfi solemn
protest agains, the Tariff law However re-
joiced We may be, that this constitutional, and
only lawful mode Of resistance, has been adopt.
ed, in preference 10 those violent msasnres
viii, h we had some fears would be resorted to,
we are, nevertheless. sorry that such .n unusual
spectacle is presented, and he more so, as we
believe, that il it had been delayed, the recen, ex-
position OF this subject, by one Of the fathers Of
the Constitution, would have gone far to settle
the question.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

"Flin,'s Western Monthly Review" we OBJ
serve. will hencetorward eonsis, of literary no.
tees distracted from the longest established
and best known Reviews 10 France, England,
and the United States. The circular, giving
notice OF this change in the Review, says: -" It
is intended to present brief synopsis Of the
bucks and literature Of the age. The object is,
to supply brief and general review OF all i'm.
porta"' works published, and calculated espe>
cialIy for meu Of business and editors, who have
NOT leisure for perusing these voluminous and
expensive Reviews in the original
Mr.. Flint's character as a writer i. already
known TO our readers. Hi. Review, heretofore,
has met with great and deserved success; and
We have no doubt it will continue to merit the
patronage OF the public. The excellence Of the
p'a" proposed mus, be apparent; aad we need
hardly recommend the work to The favorblc no,
tice Of our readers.
II will, as formerly, be- published monthly, at
three dollars year, payable in advance.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

The Buenos Ayrean Schooner Coogresso,
arrived at Savannah, confirms the news al.
ready received at New York, relative 10 Capt.
--~...Is
from ST. Bsrs a Buenos Ayrean Schooner,
which had some time before taken some Bra
lillian property from an American vessel, and
Of his having been fred on from the fort.
The Congresso says the Savannah Georgian,
about 10th October, cruizIng in company with
brig Presidential, Captain Clarke, li,iIe asst Of
the Western Isles, fell in with piratical herm
Brig uf about 200 tons-chasrd her for ! S hours,
and fired several shot which were returned,
without showing her colours; bot she ESCAPED
in The dark. She appeared 20 mount 5 guns,
with so mtn, and answered the description of
a vessel that had robbed vessels Of all nations
in that vicinity. The Presidential, a few days
after, captured an armed schooner manned BY
S2sniards. having Danish papers. Two other
sets were thrown overheard: crew ackpow-
lodged they had robbed two American vessels
The vessel and crew we've carried into ST. Eu.
static, and sent from thence by Captain Clarke
to ST. Thomas Tor trial. Ga board were
found some American monty, and the uniform
of an American officer, and his watch, with his
name, Lieu. Farl,e) engraved on it.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03
PROM RIO GRANDE.

The brig Sarsh, ariiseu al Ns" A"'N'
from Rio Grande on the 10Th OF November.
Capt. Ashford informs, that the news OF feace
having been concluded, reached that place o"
the a2d Of OCTOBER, but that Province was
sill in . sta.e Of distraction. About the Isl OF
October, General Rivsrdo, One OF The Boenos
Ayres commanders, re.ol'ed, with large por-
lion of the Army, touk possession OF the exien>
sive dis riot OF Missiones, with all the cattle
tina, had been collected during the war, and de-
c,arrd hi. intention Of establishing an indepen-
den, government, and Of >ubjee ting the whole
province Of Rio Grande 20 his jurisdictIon.--
The people had thus far seconded his plans,
and were Hoeking 10 his standard, and he was
marching without opposition towards the CITY
He had issued a most harterihg proclamation
70 ,hose who peacesbly submitted 70 his sway
and h,eatened death to all who opposed him.
A body OF troops under The command Of Col.
M'Gregor, had proceeded from Rio Grande to
oppose this enemy, but news was received that
about 600 Of these troops had gone over 10 Hi
vardo. Thi. had so W.T. ak ned the Brsz'llans,
tnat thCy Wouid VIC ""oHy e"so'~ - F-
bis march to the city.
On the morning Of the same day that the
news Of peace reached Rio Grandr, buenos
Ayresn priva,rer captured four Brazilian yes
sells off the harbor, three OF them briggs, one for
merly the Zephyr, Of New York The priva'eer
was mmanded by Capt.. Green. The vessels
were considered legal prizes.
The ipxereourse between Rio Grande and
Buenos xyfes had commenced. brig Of and
from the latter place with cargo oflumber
had Just arrived, having left Buenos Ayres
abou, the I'd Of November, but capt. A. did not
learn any thing respecting American vessels a,
that port.
The Sarah touched at Rio Janeiro, and left
there on the 2lst Of Noy. The U. S ship
Boston remained in port. Two briggs Of war
Of and from Buenos Ayres had recently arrived
there. The seh'r Margaret, Frisbie, had also
arrived from Baltimore.
Letters from Rio Janeire Of November sist,
BY the Sarah, state that the order for equaliz
ing the duties on Foreign imports, went into
oreration on the 24,h or october. New Flour
was selling at ~ 10 Is miIreas. Exchange on
England so pence. Dollars, 1900 reis. The
London Pack,t was to sail in a few days for
New-York. The Thule, bound round the Cape
of Good Hope, was to sail on :Le 2lst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03
.amsndnus,.is ofihe Constitution. these laf-

.amendms,ts effhe Consfifut;on.-ln these 'a''
ter days the world is blrsl with astonishing
geniuses-sages in comparison with whom
nSocrstes and Aristotle" were bu, "soPho.
mores" in point Of wisdom, aud who Can mend
G constitutions with as much ease as coboiefs re-
pair shoes, or thinkers, kettles. 10 such giant
minds and profound politicians, what are The
labors Of Madison, Hsmilton, jay. and the
whole host Of the revolutionary worthless! who
would venture to indulge in the "common
place. epi,hets Of attachment to Constitution
framed by such statesmen and patriots whe",
in this age school boys are philosophers, and
the talents of both hemispheres are eomnineo
to shed light upon our benighted country!
generation for the Charter Of our Liberties Is q
more poe,ical phantom, which is turned INTO
ridicule.
Such are the fashionable doctrines Of the
day, as may be seen BY an article IN the En-
quirer Of his morning. in reply 10 some re-
marks which we ven,ured to make few days
since on the inexpedirney Of National Con-
ven,ion to nd the Constitution oil the Uni
ted S,a,es. Such proposition was denomi-
mated wild aud dangerous, and SO, we oeheTe'
i, is considered by the discreet part oil the COM
munity II is entirely revolutionary IN its char
ac,er; for the Constitution itself makes no pro-
vision for such mode Of amendment. Inc
proceedings Of a convention would therefore
be wholly nugstory, unless the people OF this
country are ready to recur to frs, principles:
and make an experiment Of a new system oil
government, With the exception OF few
slight defects, the pre- sent Constitution is &C.
kpnwiedged to be a master. piece OF polite al
| wisdom; and when those few defects may be
removed, if deemed necessary, in the method
dc senaled by the instrument itself ,whyreso to
new schemes, which may lead TO a dissolution
Of the Union, and reduce the country to state
Of anarchy But we will no, a, present enter
into serious argument againsta project, TO
which il is believed the public will not Tor
| momrn ut listen NJ Y Statesman.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

ACCIDENT As one Of the stages was return
ing from Washington on Thursday evening, the
horses took fright on the Long Bridge, and ran
about 200 yards. The driver, and Mr.. lhomp-
son, he proprietor Of the stage) were thrown
from their seats, and severely injured. Several
of the female passengers, in endeavoring 10 es-
cane while the horses were a, full speed, were
much bruised and cut. Those who remained
in the stage escaped unhurt. The horses were
brought up, by running against carriage
which was passing the bridge al the same time.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

A correspondent, Of The Nantucket Inquirer
states, that Comet has for several weeks
been visible by the aid of ordinary glasses. il,
has hitherto presented the appearance Of neb
ulous spot OF Underlined star. The writer sun
poses it TO be the comet Of 1918, or Eacke's
Gomez, and that it will pass its periheIion on
the 10th of next month.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

The Savannah Republican says that Major
BABcocK, ofIhe Engineers, is now in that city,
preparing tor the erection ola fort, Of the third
class, to mount eighty guns, at The entrance OF
Of Savannah river.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

II is said IN le Ter from .ris that much
encouragement is g'ven to the following ne,c IN
vention for heating rooms. "A piece OF quick
lime dipped into ~ater, ard shui herme ii. all,
into box Constructed fnr ths purpo>r, gives
almost all insnffrf able h.a aid prevents the
necessity OF FIRE during the wln,er,'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

An editorial commentary, in the New York
Evening Post, on the Message Of the Governor
Of Kentucky, is introduced with these remarks:
1.-The m. ssages of the Governors OF the differ
ent States, are getting to be quite loo long
We have twen,y-four States in the Union, and
the ch,ef Nj gis,rate Of each Of these Common
wealths seems to think himself bound TO give
his constituents every year, Message as long
as the Pre- sidrni's a, least, Twenty four Mes
ssges year give US, on an average, one Of hese
unwieldy and ponderous documents every for
night, witch the unfortunate journalists, or the
no .ess unf' rtunale politician by profession,
finds himself Obliged, albeit reluctantly, 10 wade
through. Add 10 thes. the Presidents Mess
sage, the Report Of the Secretary OF thr lrea-
sury, which must he read over several times
before il Can be understood, the Report OF he
Navy neparmrn'; he Report Of the War De-
par'men,, the Deba.cs in Congress, the Pro-
ceedings Of one Of the STATE Legislatures al
leas,. all the Letters Of the Elk Presid,nis, and
those Of Mr.. Giles, and he who undertakes the
reading of all these papers viii scorceiy have
time 10 look into his biole as often as Chris
tan ought 10 do, TO say nothing OF the maya.
Guy, or or me STOCK OF excellent old books
which form he staple OF our literature hose
things we're TO- mrrly in better condition.
The number Of States was smaller, the Go.
vrrnors were generally sensible old gentle
men, who wrote plain, short, sensible Mesa
ges"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

10 the House Of Assembly Of Lower Canada.
on the 18Th inst a commit,ee on the claims Of
the lsRAELrTEs TO have place Of wo, shin, 20
keep registers Of 5irths &c" reported ,ha, IN.
prayer OF The petitioners ough, to be granted
and introdn. ed bill for the purpose.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

The numerous aud highly respectable con-
course Of ci'izrns and strangers, who attended
The Presidents levee yesterday, were much
pleased with their reception. Mr.. Adams is in
fine he al,h and spirits.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

Afer the LIST Of this month, the passing, as
money, Of Bank Notes Of denomination below
Five Dullars, is prohibited in The State OF Penn.
sylvania.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

The Governor Of Kentucky has nominated
Joseph r. Underwood and George Rober,son's,
as Judges Of the Court Of Appeals
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

A drover was lately seized, shot in the thigh,
and robbed, near Philadelphia, Of S2,s7s. The
money was al ia U. States Bank no,e,.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

The House then took up the consideration o!
the bill TO authorize the occupa,ian OF the Or
egon territory. Mr. Polk withdrew his motion
70 recommit the bill, in order to allow Mr..
Floyd an opportunity, which he requested, to
amend it so rs TO NEE, The wishes Of the House.
The House then resol, ed lis. " Ioto Commit,ee
Of ,he whole on the state Of the Union, aud re-
sumrd the discussion OF the subject. Mr. Strong
spoke against the bill, as containing provi-
sions which would infringe upon the existing
Convention OF Great Britain. Mr.. SIorrs also
opposed the bill on the same ground. TIE a.
mendmeu: offered by Mr.. Lyon was rejec,ed;
and after an explamafion bv Mr.. Gurlry Of the
amendme Mt he had submittG d, ,ha, also was ue.
gstived Mr.. Weems made some observations
an opposition TO the bin; and Mr.. Richardson
Off red brief xplan alton the SUBJECT Of the
conve n ion, contendipg that il could not be vi
ola,ed by the provisions Of the bill. Mr.. Dray-
ton moved to amend The bill bv striking out all
It's material sections, and inserting substi
th,e, which provides thai exploring par,v
shall be sent out and that thu President shall be
authorized to send part Of The armv, not to
exceed four hundred men, for the protection Of
such citizens as shall Set le there. Mr.. Floyd
spoke in reply to the objections urged agains,
the bill and was replied 10 by Mr.. Bates Of
Missouri. Mr. Taylor then movrd amend
m-nt 10 the amendment of Mr.. Drayton; and
with view To have the several amenGm MS
printed, Mr.. Ward moved thai the Committee
rise, which was agreed to. The amendments
were then ordered 10 be printed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

l. is aid that the amount Of money received
a, o FAIR held in Boston last week tor the BE- n
Il nfsn' ,'nools was scarcely less than
three ikeUsasu dollars.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

The interesting anniversary Of the Landips
OF the Pilgrims was conmemoraied Dec. 22d,
a, Plymouth, by religious services in the Rev
Mr. Freman's Meeting House. The annver.
sary discourse was preached by Rev. Mr.
Green, OF this city, from Psalms, ~. 3. "For
they got not the land in possession By their own
sword, neither did their own arm save them;
hut thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light
OF thy cosntenapee, because thou hadst favor
unto them" The discourse will be published;
lis said to have been able, interesting and ap-
propriate.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

Horned Frogs no .fefion!-I, will be seen by
the following correspondence, for copy of
which W. are indie bted 20 the poli,eness OF DR..
Muchill, that one Of those curious ANNA S
which, before the natural history of our ooun
Try was as well known as al present, exposed
the phil ,sophical Jefferson tn So much rldicule,
has .afe'y arrived at Washington, and is now
doing well. We are happy to state, ,sat Ma
jor Houk's off has been gratefully accepted,
and that tie horned reptile will soon be trans.
por'ed to New York. rhe fl ers Of the u
nited States Amy, as well as Of the Navy, De.
serve great d., for their uniform attention
10 the promotion Of natural science
N. T. Siaiesmnn
DEAR MAJoa friend Of mine, NJ, San
ford will hand this, and a, the same time,
horned Frog, taken on the Arkansas Prairies,
which hope will reach you alive To pre-
serve HIM so, you have to do nothing bu, lei
him have the sir, and keep him warm-sprink-
ling his head occasionally with little wa.er.
He will also give YOU scalp lately taken.
Most ruy v"urs,
L. KINGsBURY.
Major Hook.
Dear Sir,-The horned frog alluded to in
the within. arrived las, evening, in torpid
stat but the warm rays Of grnisl sun have
perfectly restored him-and although he has
taken no sustenarce for seven months, he is
now RAINING about my room. If you have
no such animal q believe il should be
called rep,ile) in your museum, frankly
tender it TO you, and will, on hearing from you,
trarsmi, i, by some friend going to New. York.
There is no difficulty in the ,ransm ,ssion, as i,
was brought here in a gen,lemans travelling
trunk, packed in tin box. Your OBJ. dient
servant, J. H. HOOK. U s. A.
To Dr.. S. L. MITcHrLL, New-York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03
CONGRESS-.

In TIE SENATE on Wednesday-The bill for
,hr continuation Of the Cumberland Road was
ordered to a third reading. The bill allowing
an additional drawback on refined sugar was,
after some discussion, ordered TO third read
iee by decisive vote. The Senate adjourned
over TO Friday.
In THE HOUSE, OF RErREsENTATivEs,-Mr.
Spragur, from the Comnittee of Ways and
Means, reported bill To repeal the tonnage
du,y on vessels Of the United States, and on
certain foreign vessels.
MIR. Anderson, of NJ sine, laid on the table
resolutions calling on the President for inior-
nation on the subject Of the arrest and impri-
sonment Of John Baker OF Maine, by ;he Bril-
fish authorities, sc.
On motion Of Mr.. Hamilton Of s Carolina,
il was
Resolved, Tha, the report OF the SELECT
Committee mo. 25e) entitled report on Re-
trenchment, made at The last Session, be CON-
mi'trd to s-leet Committee, with irstruc lions
60 report BY bill or otherwise, touching tae Sc
veral subjects submitted by ,ha, Committee 10
the House.
NJ. Hamilton reminded the House that the
repor, of the Select Committee was made al a
very late period Of the LAST Session. The Com
mit,re had been SO over W helmed with their la
bors as TO have been unable TO prepare the
bills He had pledged himself to bring for
ward q m. ton early in this Session to recon-
mi, the subject to the Committee. In the re-
demp,ion OF this pledge, he now offered his
resolution. He was aware IT the shortness Of
the Session, and would pledge himselfto pre-
pare the bills with all proper despatch; ard the
House could act on such as were considered
most important.
He stated, in reference to the Public Print
ing, ,ha, the presen, Printers, although ,h' y
had abridged the page, had in other respects
executed the work to the satisfaction Of Cons
sress. I, was the understanding OF all parties.
that this subject should be investigated al the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

land where she may be ieng,hened, enlarged
altered so as 10 ensure their return 10 some
friendly port.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-03

In the Virginia House Of Delegates last Sa.
turday, bill authorizing the raising OF sum
of money by lotteries, for improving the Fau-
quier and Alexandria Turnpike Road, and
bill to authorize the raising Of sum Of money
by lottery, 1880, ooo) for the purpose OF paving
the Fauquier and Alexandria Turnpike Road,
from New Market to Goose Creek, were read
a second time and ordered to be engrossed.