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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

WondeLfid Chiidren.-The two children, Susan
and Deborah Trip, now at the Museum, are
the mos, wonderful beings ever seen in Albany,
and exceeded by none, probably, in The world
The Oldest is S years and months old, and
weighs 2o3' lbs the other is years and 10
months, and weighs ll9 lbs. They are active,
and their gait resembles the rocking Of "a
in storm. Their couhtenance indica es health,
and there is no reason 10 be given for their re-
markable size. The sight Of Them strikes the
spectator with the greatest astohishnent, for
no one can previously conceive proper idea
of their appearance. They werefobrn in the
town OF Freedom, Duchess county.
lib. Dai. .Adp.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

A Gentleman residing no, an hundred miles
from Charleston, who is a whole-hog going
friend Of the new Administration, in pro-
securing some ref'rms on his Plantation,
mad occasion TO r, quire the absence Of a
number Ct cid trees. which, in by-gone DAYS,
had been the outrageous pets of MS ancestors
They had, indeed, witbslood the lign,nings Of
Heaven, and the fury of the equnoxes; time
out of mind-and although evidently IN the
down hill of lf,, enough # 'he vigor rioened
age remained to make it quite Cram, that
no ordinary effort Of human ar, and violence
was required to effect that, which ime aad the
elements had failed to accomplish The i'm
proven of avenues mot him Of The press) was in
a momentary quandary as to the shortest me-
thod Of getting these old fellows, root and
branch, GU, of the wsy, aud addressing one Of
his neighbors, who happened to be present,
but who by the bye is suspected Of reservibg
4, leas, three quarters OF the hog 10 his admi-
ration Of the new President,) asked him his
opinion as to the best mode Of procedure in the
premises. Report them 10 the Cabinet at
Washington, sir, as guilty of supporting Mr..
ADAMS, and my life on i, they will be removed
speedily enough" Charleston Courier.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

BLEACHING SALTs.-The American public,
and manufacturers in particular, ought to be
fully apprised Of the fact, that the establishment,
Of the N. Y. Chemical Manufacturing Company
furnish in any quantity, and at the shortest no.
iice. the article OF bleaching salts Of decidedly
superior quality. The company have constant
testimonials from those WHO use their beach
ing salts Of their superiority over any that are
imported, and they have entered into competi-
ton With the makers and vendors of the impor.
ted commodity determined 10 supply the home
demand with an article made at home. We
trust American manufacturers will give a pre-.
ference to the American article.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION The thirteenth an.
niversary Of The New York Sunday School Uni
on was celebrated on Tuesday. The vearbe
was fine and clear al The hour Of assembling,
and the different schools pouring down b,
great avenues Of the city 10 Castle Garden, 10
their best attire and with healthy and cheerful
faces exhibited beautiful sight. Each was
preceded by its male and female teachers
with an appropriate banner. At THREE o''hcs
the arena Of the garden was filled; and SON,
of the schools could not b. admitted lur want
of room. The number of spectators was great
in proportion. 1t has bren computed that At
the last anniversary 10000 children and 500
spectators were present: Adopting The sam'
principles of computation, $4,000 Children ana
1000 spectators were assembled YESTERDAY 10
the GENRE, on the galleries, and around ne
walls ofthe amphitheatre at the Battery u
is needless to say that the spectacle wasam
ni6cent one as il struck the eye; while Inc mf'
al. associations connected with il made II aS
sublime. The Rev Dr.. De Wit opened f'
exercises BY an appropriate prayer A 'a'e
but admirable address adapted to the occaAo'
was then delivered by the Rev. Mr.. BALDWIN
The President the Rev. Dr.. Minor driH'i'a
brief and impressive address, reeap'u''ul'
the benefits which had accrued from the o."
citation and appealing to the citizens 2T'yn
for their continued support OF Institution, -.
valuable and so bonora able 10 the cI'y w.
children all united in singing Hymns wT'''eM
the occasion. The exercises wrle t'p'@.
by prayer and beneoiction from the prs'''
Had we room to-day TO express The ,tsDs
called forth by this exhibition, we SHOULD w.
language to embody them. The sene d.
description. Com. i'd
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

FIRE.-About 4 o'clock yesterday al'ef'o"'
a FIRE broke out in one Of the shops eoNs'".
with the old Cincinnati Foundry. 10 WI, VI,
few minutes large pile of wooden b'''sl's'
was .nveloped il flames Most ofthe sorI' ~:
ing buildings were Of wood, and, no:Si'Os'.,
ing all the efforts Of the elizens, the lTe ''''''
in several directions.
Nearly all the buildings east OF Lnd'o"'' w.,
as far as Lawrence>streeI, and between w
gress-s,reet and the river, were :onsu"'",
Most Of them were of no great value, 10 .".~ II
selves; but they were the homes, ana so'"T n,
them the all, Of those who occupied 'hen II, n
loss has been very considerable, prlnclp'p ..
provisions and Lumber. Much oil The no'..
hold furniture carried out of the houses ~.. 'g
a prey to the devouring element before h. .'o,,
be :aken to place Of safety. Severa' pe eamo,
were severely injured, and there was '""
that two lives were lost. ,.,, Inc
We sre unable to state The extent o. We .r;,i
with any probability Of correctness. iH' O
losers are the bank Of the United 5ta,ss' iar,.
Wright, Mr.. Richardson, and Geo. ". md
in real estate. The loss Of other prop'HS
who were losers. we cannot now s'a'e e.,yt
are we advised whether insurance was ,"'I +.
upon any part Of the properly de'Ii ~ ,o.mo,,
shall be able to give accurate ce'an' c;o ca
row. if it i. found necessary to do tn
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20
From the Correspondent Of the Nz0- York Commercial
Advertiser.

Advertiser.
Since my last several political occurrences
have taken place. OF which you have probably
been appraised. They constitute the current to.
pics; for by universal consent, all other than
those of the 'Ba,,e-sea Duel captain GARTH
sCathoIic Question, tOxford Election are BAN
ished. II you go to an evening party, and are
so fortunate as TO find yourself placed beside a
pretty lady, the chances are al least ninety nine
to one that she asks your opinion of Lord Win.
chelsea's courage, or your opinion of Daniel
O'Connell's eligibility to his "Mealy Potato.
ship"-(Rogers las, pun upon M. P.j Between
the pauses Of the music she will tell you that
Garth was vile rascal for running away with
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20
PRESCRIPTION LIST, No, XVI.

"Of witl hi, head much for Buckingham"
A letter from Frederick, Md. says: To eff
fec, the progress of reform, l have to tell you
that, MIR. L. MEDTARr has been removed as
Post master Of this place, and it will be official
ly announe ed in few days. Mr.. Medtart is a
pious, good man, and preacher of the Me:ho-
dist persuasion"
RosERT TAYLOR has been removed from the
situation of principal Clerk in the Bureau Of
Bounty Lands. MIR. Taylor is well known as
one Of the most respectable and amablr gentle
men Il al ever Sat in Congress from Virginia;
against whom no possible objection could be
urged.
THOMAS FILLERBRowN, jr. has been removed
from Clerkship in the Navy Department.
Mr.. F. has been for twelve years faithful
clerk, and we believe no objection of any sort
can be urged against him, except that his vene-
rable father was an Elector in the College of
Maine, over which he presided, and voted for
Mr.. Adams. He was also Membr OF the
Electoral College, in favor of Mr.. J, ffrrson, in
1904
JOHN n. Lowe, Clerk in the Office Of the
Second Comptroller, one of the mos, efficient
clerks in the employ, has also been removed.
Against neither Of these gen lrmen can it be-
alleged that they have been ufhcious in politics.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

Since the induction of the present admins.
tration into Office, we have been frequently CAL
led On TO witness the departure from our city
Of men who have long resided am ng US, end
have endeared themselves 10 US BY their vir-
tues, moral, intellectual, and social. II is but
day or two sino6, hat we exchanged farewell
salu,a,ions with Mr.. Slade, than whom bet
ter citizen has no, resided within the ten miles
square. He has been political martyr, and
the only Thing which his enemies have left him
is, what they could not deprive him Of, an IN
sullied consciente. Although he has been a
but for the arrows of political malignity, they
have left him unwound d; he returns to his ma
tive State, as pure Of conduct, and as elevated
in character as VII, IN he came 10 reside among
US: and while we regret the circumstance and
ne cause Of is removal from US, we cannot but
nope that i: will be the means of fixing upon
him the attention and sympalhies of.bis fellow
citizens al home. Maj. Jour.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

MUSEUM ,spI
Omen Daily from 9 to 70 A. ~ and rom '"'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

Mr. Sparks arrived in this city few days
since. Ed Com
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-11

well fed and clothed, and by 10 means, IN COM
mon cases, are hey hardly worked.
9. Does the manumission Of slaves beneht
the country? This point is very plain: 1t needs
no calculation from my pen. The complaints
aud declarations from every quarter OF me
country conclusively seiIle the matter. VIrgi,
MIA. South Carolina, Ohio, and several other
STATES, have enacted laws, preventing the ma
numission Of slaves, unless provision is mace
for their removal from the State 10 this they
have ac,ed wisely. They have thus freed them
selves from a kind Of population that only
serves to harrass society, and to prey upon the
country. II would be prepos'erous Tor any
one seriously 10 assert that free black poPu-.
lalion, in any point Of view, Can be considered
an advantage to the community. What IS me
influence Of such population upon the slaves:
In this respect they may be considered as
kind Of floating mass, which is 6orne along by
the force Of circumstances. from one part Of
the country to the other, leaving discomfort
crime, and vice Of every kind, in IT'S course
Slavery ! do not pretend to justify 1t Is
great evil; but it is an evil entailed on US by
our Fathers. II is the foulest blot upon ouI
national character Let, Then, the wise and
good among us unite in removing the blacks
from the country. Would il not be eXpedien'
for the properly constituted authorities 10 pre-
ven, the manumi,sion Of slaves in every case
unless provision is made, at the same time, TO
secure their reno, al from the county! Such
a law would, al leas', meet with The approba
lion of A Citizen effhe District.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-11
AAlsiasA lt!DMIA,
FRIDAY NORNIN,,, sEPrEMRrp :,

The National Journal takes notice Of II.
cills'ing tone Of the Administration ,,l
variety Of postules assumed to sbi.,a :;
from msrited opprobrium one dsy r.n.,.
officers because they have been in Off,
long, and the nex', declaring Other, a.,
tried" and faithful servants. The rsu,,t
the Journal, on This head, are very iu,, T..
:rait Of character in the Adminis,r,,;..
predicted, as soon as it was Announced
were TO compose it, and every day confirm, =.
impressions formed from knowledge Of Il.
men and their previous political cou,. r
say tina, they are unstable as water, would s,.'
ly be language strong enough; and We ,b,,,
we do not err, when We assert, tina, history l..
not furnish more remarkable examnIs or
er misplaced, ,han is TO be seep in the ,,.,,.
Administration. The people are ridden b,n,t
masters, who have not even the poo, n.I, =,
consistency in their expressions. They are nj,
by men, who do not even know how 10 !,
straight forward in their career Of rev,,i,,
and Furnishing.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-11

We do not wish to speak disrespec'l'P'
the gentlemen in power; but really the S'"
the new Department Of Literature, to be e'"
lished for their use and behoof, pIeas's US ana
ingly IFCongress should decide upon 'O' .
pediency Of the measure, we have some '0o's''
Of hopping of the fe.ce and applying 'o' W
Office ourself, which, if We should happen Wv
tain it, would save US the trouble oil o'''
Fourth Auditor under Mr. Clay. Bless ., ;,
how we could teach the gentlemen "',.
wager our heads they would learn more u'''
our tuition, than they ever did before j" 20,
whole course of their lives. We shoV'a w.
assuredly get them to quoting Latin 10 . -, =.
highland how extatic would be our 'e"'
when complacen,ly listening to our n00. =
pills scanning their 7Hyrs tu patuS'"' :,
sc We are perfectly los, in the eon'e",, :,
ton! Then, what profcienis we cou'u 49, r.,
them in grammar and photography! M W
buren, we would learn TO spell roo0ei'
two Ds--(does he takei) and he shou'o ~ U.s.
again write, "our grievances IS in'''s' ~.
Mr.. EATON we would break Of that oa' u
tice of misconstructing sentences; and W. 81,
never allow one of our scholars to ou"s" =.
m, ia phor and write, "shDg up par "
as mirror 10 stimulate 10 greater e"s'"'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-11

The Telegraph has raised great outtN
which, by the bye. the more respectable Of Ii
JAG kson prints do not echo, about certain h,
ter which has reference TO the purchasing
the National Journal, It's enlargement, st
No body can find any harm in this but Il" r
maculate Duff, whose jaundiced vision So
nothing in its clear and natural appearance :
certain gentlemen choose to purchas: pes
and appoint an editor Of their own parry .
manage its affairs, where is the ground oil con
plaln'! Are not newspapers bought aud '''
constantly, and are the poor prescribed o0Af
ed anli.Duff- Green-m men to be drbarsd Oie
privilege Of buying and selling along with 10
rest? Again we ask where is the harm ~
Telegraph was bought, and its presen ed'.
installed into Office, by his friends. L'' w
look at home-let him cast the beam out o. 7
own eye, before he takes the moat out oil ano'o''
The most remarkable part of the AFFAIRS y"
banner in which the letter alluded 10 aO"
came before the public. Duff laughs ~
questions on the subject, and inIma'e' '"'
is perfectly immalerial to him whether " y
forred nr o,nl.n
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-11

Vas, efforts will be made to- loom l,rger q,
the next session of Congress, BY the Admin,
tra,iou. The Pos, Office Drpartmrn, r.a
l:rly, we are inclined to think,-whar wi!
over charges, tight scrcwing, and other va,9,
ways,-will show forth conspicuousIy c.
Iumns of praises will be VENT d by Duff, or u,
Racquet, as The case may be; aid then al vi
be quiet again.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-11

To those who recollecl the course pursue
oy the official organ" Of former Admmnn.,
lions, and That followed by the Goyyrmer.
Journal of the present day, The coniras' nus.
be painful. The decorum, the dignity, h.
chasteness which characterised the N,rOa
In,elligencer while supporting previous ADM,
nistraliors-the mildness Of manner, and Z.
suavity Of temper which were visible IN int,
lumns, are more admired now than ever y,
rancorous abuse was distilled from ikai sh,s-
no wan:on inroaos upon private character We.
made by IFS editors-no low and scurriHa
tricks resorIed TO, for the purpose Of mislna'
Ing and dcceising Others. LIS stand 'hougt
decided, was never taken with de'ermln,ra
to 5espatter others with filth, or even 10 canti
hard words with those who came in its way
As an opponent, it was always honorable an;
fair in its dealing. This is not too blgh IA CHI
racter, nor is i, one which il does not rlttl
deserve. The example of the Intelligence
should make the editor Of The present o'bds
organ recoil with horror from his daily '"i
- -i-~-. .-i.;~h L.. s-"Is Earth slmn.i y
the presence of The Cabinet.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-11
Just Received.
Joseph Janney & Co

II AVE for sale plads. checks tickines, and bleach.
ed and brown sheetinss and srtngs, at all nr;ce.
BIraps OF all numbers Of good quality cotton warm Of
all numbers, of the best quality. smon VI
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-10

people, IA grat5tious on Tue part VI tiiu Legisla
ture, aud has tendency 10 destroy the Uo,on.
My fellow eIiizens, The people have wisely
given tIll power 10 their Represeni atives IN
Congress To decide fully anu effeciually a. In
foreign and domestic commerce.. As COM
merce concerns all, they wisey vested the
whole power in the general Government, aud
did moi lenve IL to The captice ur within OF any
particular State.
The following extract ofa letter, dated 9Th
September, 1877. in Convention, and address
ed to his Excrllency, the President OF Con
gress, by George Washington. the then Presi.
dent OF the Convention, aud signed by him, by
the unanimous order Of that boly, shows IT'S
undivided sentiments on the subject of com.
IN rce. &c. -" fhe friends OF our country
have long seen and Desired that the power OF
making war. peace aud treaties, thai Of levy
ing money and regulating commerce, and the
correspondent Executive and Judicial auIhor-
lilies should be fully AMI entoiualy vested in
the General Government of the Union" (lI
Hen. page 81, II any al The members oi the
Convention, differed, ~ the warmth of discus
sion rs 10 the above important powers, they
Afterwards. on serious reelection, admitted is
necessity, and by an unanimous vote, approved
OF The same.-Csn any rational being doubt,
that Is not msled bv passion or prfjud ce,)
or Hesiate IN rfonou chs an op'ni"h 'hat The
power over taaes Az | commerce, a'e, thy
oug 10 be- fully aud efecluaiy vested IN
Congress Thal Virginia ardenliy desired in
1896, 10 give 10 Cong'es. eaeetua " power
over commerce. The pres ~, rule =, guided by
pas Ion prejudice, deny.
The Convention say, (page %. Hen'ng LIST
vol -" In all our deliberations IN tins ibjrc,
we Kept steadily in our view, thal which up
pearrd To u, the greatest interest o. every true
American, the consultation oil the Union, IN
whrh is involved or prosperity. liberty,
safety, perhaps our national exfs,euer.'
lie, ~ they, VINO endeasor 10 weaken an
undermine the Constitution. made by The PEG
pie, as far AS their efforts extend, are drawing
ruin on ihelr country, a'iho' they quay not III.
tend il. To consolidate tn Union, is the
shr"t-aucbor aud siety Of sall
an old Farmer ot buckingham.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-10

ing the celebration OF tina, day. which, of all
others Is most dear 10 them, the 18th day OF
July How. would ask, would The Republi.
cans Of these unned Slairs brook the idea that
they were no longer 10 hail with rej icing the
Anniversary OF the ith day of July, l776
Would they not. al once rise en- nhsse IN rebel
lion, against their rulers, we're they their
oppressors, and against Ihrir enemies who
would have the audaeity 10 usufp such nnih"r'-
~ over them Certainly they would. Aud.
sonnw will the Proies,ants Of England aud
ireland resist the arm that will rise Ia oppos,-
tim 10 their ,iehs--ihei, inherent rights. l he
Orange men have came 10 a liberalization,
thai they will continue TO assemble rs usunl
ia. the purpose ol protecting themselves u
gainst The innovations of poprry and they
have further unanimously resolved H. place 40
further confidence IN the government by
which they have bern betrayed.
Catholic Emancip lion they consiies. and
aiwass have CONSIDERED, unconstitutional and
impoltic aud they have always believed
that ia should b. granled.h would be taught,
wnh evils the most disastrous thar ever befol
tue country. They pfophesled tight Cn,ho.
lie Emancipation /, granted. aud what Is the
Consequence The country ls now ripe for a
civil war. Each party Is coniendihg for The
ascendancy, and the matter viii 10 doubt ter.
nitrate ~ blood shed. AN OBSERVER.
Lynchburg, Sept. 4. 1929
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-10
tn The Eaiiors If he Itrglnian.

Inerceiye in az uaprr o. til morning. u
notice from the " Wing" stating that libe,.
al reward" would b iven by "A E." nsigtb0T" ui
-, tor u good reaso" VIII, Miles King, Esq
MAS removed bA III, Prpala
Bong du fat N tina, matter, beg leave 10
state, ihro oh your co uuns, tina, reason The
main obj riion to the said Miles was that on
the 9Th ofJanutry, 1915, the said hies called
liil dog of his -" HERO, - on account OF his
having stuck his tail IL a corner, and by tina,
means, whipped Two Tom Cats anda Monkey all
Al once.
know thai ii is thought the name " Miles, -
not very palh'NbIe Ia certain indiuiduat
since n dust was kicked up about negro of that
name. in Tenness I KIN. w also, that II IL
thought there is but one man in his country
"ho is entitled 10 the lille Of King, But
the rue reason IS above.
With regard 10 the appointment Of pnother
individual opiie, that the only objec, was 10
have something Grdnd' in lhi, adninst alton
II is necessary, in all government. 10 ,ye b. h
sounding litles-Louis XIV. OF France, though
a " Hero" aud " K'ug," yielded up the irnpo
sing authority If both 10 the dread magic Of the
name of" Louis Legr and Non ,dem. srd 81
III lis.
Would thank YOU TO inform the Editor OF
the " Wing thai constitute him NV agrni
and attorney in fact to receive Of hi ueigh
dor," thai same reWard and IL should not
braw upon hlm IN three months, ~ appl, the
same TO the buying up OF pens ipk and paper.
for The Aulho, Il" RetrOspects, sc.
Yours, ANDREW
SepIpmbef Al 1870
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-10
New Grocery ~tore.

VH7HE subscriber has taken the brick tene.
~ ment an inain ~ eei lntely hi the occu.
pancy Of johnson q Wade, on he alley lead.
'ng 10 Filends Warehous- and has on hand II
large stock Of Groceries, whlch he will sell at
the lowest cash prices Consisting IN part of
2D Sack. best Liverpool filed Salt
~ fidhs' - Crpis aud New Orleans Sugar
80 gs PRIME Green and Java Coffee
1870 Lbs. Cotton Ytrns, assorted Nos.
100 ID. Loaf Sugar, snpetio, and common
I'D Boxes .iuop WIDER and Imperial Tea
Hads Moassts
1900 lbs. Sole Leather
3 Barrels Tanner Oh
10 boxes Window Gia.,s 81 10
Cotton aud Wool Cards
Wool Hats, white Domestic Cloth
Cut Nails 4 all sizes, Iron, Bs,ered Steel
Sperm and IaIlop Cnndles
Lamp Oh, Indigo, Coppe Powder and
Shot
Ana every other article accessory to compose Il
good assortment.
uJ' Highest cash price given for Wheat,
HoBSoN JOHNS.
"'p'. ~. ts8
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-10
COEi.. u INHaCCO

HAoh SALE on low terms, oumber or ye.
-2 ~ large stoves, suitable for .urine ,obae.
co without smoke. This isa process lat, " get.
""g '"'o n'r Hhd 10 "Apscued ~ be of great i'm.
p",'"nce III enf'g lf'e tobacco and keeping II
'" us " sh'neS by reason of HE smoke being
s""'ey seP, IRON IN The next place, tbs
ne"' can De n'fe"s'd 10 any degree, Hnd rend
ily kept nj any temperature. Another imoor.
iaai consideration is, there IL M danger ,vha,.
ever, OF 'hr house taking FIRE by tho use OF
Stoves. he samn Stoves are very suitable for
Meeting Houses, Court Houses, FACTORIES &c.
WM. BuKD.
Augusi2 uIa4