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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
ARRIVAL OF THE UNITED STATES SCHOONER
GRAMpUS.


The United States Schooner Grampu 1t.
Commandant Latimer, arrived at this port on
Monday evening last, after passage of days
from Cuba. The Grampus has been absent So
days, and has been employed in conveying
from Havana to Nlatansas.
Captain I.atimer informs US that Spanish
packet arrived at Havana, the day before he
sailed, after 80 days passage from Cadi7, bring
ing intelligence, that an expedition of 5000
men was about to sail from Spain for Havana
and from thence against Mexico. AT the time
of the sailing of the packet, the failure of Bar
radas was not known in Spain.
Information was received at Matanzas from
the government of Sagua agranG that party
of pirates were cruising in an open boat among
the Keys on the Cuba shore, armed with 4
muskets and blundcrbusses. Capt. l. i'm
mediately despatched his boats under the CON-
mand of 1t. Boughan, in pursuit of them. -
The governor Of Matanzas having furnished a
force on land to cooperate with the boats in
case the pirates should be driven ashore. It,
Boughan was in pursuit days, but saw moth
ing of them. Spoke two Spanish coasters a.
momg the Keys who informed them, that they
had been robbed by the pirates of provision,
but had no violence offered. The Governor
fSagua la grand had despatched large boats
well armed, inpursuit, and two small Spanish
schooners were also cruising among the Keys
for them. The party consists of one white
man, rhulatto and six aegroes, who had b.
seconded from the plantations in Cuba. The
boat which the pirates had, was not calculated
to permit them to extend their operations in
the Bahama channel or on the banks.
Capt. l.. confirms in part, the statement ofa
passenger in the Uncle Sam, recently arrived
at Baltimore, relative to the United States
ship Hornet. A British sloop of war arrived
at Havana, the officers of which informed the
officers of the Grampus, that the sloop of war
had spoken a vessel, the Captain of which
said he had spoken the Hornet hsmasted, and
offered assistance which was declined
Business dull at Havana. Many .meri-
can vessels in port waiting for the new crops
which are not yet in market. The last years
crop on hand is very nconsiderable and held
at high prices. The planters in Cuba have
prospect this year Of very abundant crops.
| The officers and crew Of the Grampus are
all well.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18

Died, suddenly, at West Grove, his scat in Fairfax
county, Va. on the l@th instant, Col AUGUSTINE j.
SMITH. in the s6th year of his age.
This affecting bereavment to numerous family,
will be long and deeply fell as their greatest possible
loss Col SMITH eaiy obtained the degree Of doctor
in medicine at the Philadelphia University, and made
such rapid, accurate and extensive acquisitions in the
departments of science peculiarly appropriate to
that profession, promised him distinguished place
in the history Of the healing art But possessed Of an
hereditary fortune that put him At case he drawn
from his original destination by passion for agr'cul
e-and is but too probable thst he owed the early
decay of once vigorous constitution to his unremued
and strenuous application TO the accomplishment OF
favorite improvement. Though he yielded to none IN
the arour Of his patriotism. and had but few speriors
in the qualities which render citizen useful to his eoun
trymen he never sought place in his countrys coun
ellis Called by his countymen to represent them in.
the most numerous branch Of the Legislature Of his
tive State, both in his early youth and ma'urer man.
hood-the call was obeyed with alacrity; and his con-
stituens one and all acknowledge the beneficial effects
of his clear understanding Of their his wis
dom and digenee-and of his eficacous application to
the true springs Of human action Biographical mott.
ces or funeral euogies, of men whose public stations
did not enable them to fix their characters in the
during effects of their counses actions upon the
great interests of their country afford useful lessons
IN the MANY only; for whose improvement, genius,
and eloouence are but seldom stimua: ed to abour -
But the happiness of mankind ought to be consulted
and the utility Of any work measured BY that standard
full length portal, Of Colonel sMIrH should be drawn
by truthful genius in her hapPiest moments of nspra.
ton.
The historian Of destroying ard victorious military
eonqueror, or of the founder of shy empire dep
" v.rsed in political wisdom, is engaged IN produe-
;ne work very little if all beneficial y his species;
because few ever hope for, or have 40 opportunity
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
BY WILLIAM D. MUTT.

in Thursday, the first DAY Of lprl nert, at eleven
- O'Clock, A. ", at the leading Room in to. Town
of Alexandra, shall of public sale, for cash, the
following property belonging to the Emitted States:
..ale n TRACT OF LIND
saA& situate in Fairfax county. Virginia, on The
~ road from Alexandra to Mount Vernon. for
ID mery the property Of Francis Adams. known
b. the name Of the " Gum Spring containing, per
deed, two hundred and fourteen acres under rent
to Artimesa Resrdcn
A LOT, corner of Montgomery and Pa
trick streets, containing two acres, which a small
brick tenement, now occupied r, Philip Dugsn
Another LOT, on the south side of King
street. fronting thereon 10 ct, ans extending back
supposed 100 feet On this lot is atwo story frsm6
house occupied by Mrs Solomon a millinery store
Also, another LOT, on the south side Of
Duke street. fronting thereon 81 feet 81 inches, and
extending back to Wofe street - feet; on which 10
- small frame house, occupied by Mrs Kirby.
GEORGE BRENT,
Collector Of tn, Customs.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18

A bill has been reported for forming the
Attorney Generals Ofk:e into an Executive
Department, giving him one assistant at 8 5000
dollars, two clerks, one messenger. and one
assistant ditto. Reform and Retrenchmcnt.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18

MR.. SMITH respectfully announces an exhibition
1NI ct the above instrug ent, to take place in the
instant at ha paS o'clock; part of the proceed,
for the ben,f f the
HOUSE OF INDUSTRY.
= s, o.,y,.. pI %Sa,m Home sweet home
Sacred Mu,ie.
Sui Margine del Rio Within mile of Edinburgh
oft in the Silly night
Sacred Nusie
Now at mSonishs fair, Jessie the Aow'r Dun
hour blame
Isabel Aud Lang S.ne
Sacred Nusic.
Yellow hsirl Iaddie ALPS well
Tickets must be procured there will be no money
taken at the dOor--'hey may be had at ID. Martini
book and Clag t. and Nes toms hotels, price
so cents children IS cents.
The object in exhibiting the Harmoncon. is to make
it generally known and thus lead to It's general in
private circles
The high ncoriums isvished upon this instrument
wherever il has been heard and the ALTERING encOur.
sgement the inventor has received during the last
warrant the belief THAI only need be genera l.
ly known, to become fashionable appendsge to the
parlpur, Besides the exquisite melody Of It's Tone
surpassed by that OF any other instruments its SIMPLER
ty strongly recommends it to the lover, Of music
Unlike other instruments which require long and cun
tnued practice, TO attain even moderate degree Of
proficiency. the arrangement Of these glasses renders
the instrument simple that any acqIsn'ed with
the principles Of music. needs other d than that
offered by the instruction book MIR ~n'th tcndN
re aiming in this city frwwe ks, ard prdle himsc {
in TINT time to convey, even 10 one uas On ted 9i
the c,nce, such knowledge e tie inst um AZ as wi!
satisfy the lrssacr OF his ability 10 proceed wlhon,
further n,truction.
TuITioN.--For a course oflrss n, which shall enable
the learner to play dozen tnne. n! none, SO
The larnoniCon is made of different prces, accord.
in,r TO the finish If Tie Cabin, work
For set Of glasses, with the sounding board, 355
DO. in mahogany case, made plain, IS
DO. do fthe best materials, elegantly
finished. 80
These require TO rest a common. table.
For one like the ia,t willis IA handsome stand Tesem-
bling pier table, IS
A smaller set. Consisting vi Two oc,aves arranged in
the key Of A, with the accidental ID sh@p fit
ted in plan mshogan, cast, Is
Should six instruments be sold ~ Alexandria, Gr.
Smith will return ana give instructions sgreeaby to the
terms expressed above.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
BY WILLIAM d MUTT,

I'M Friday 18Th infant al II oeoek. viii be sold q
~ the Warehouse. corner Of Prince and Fairfax street
all the GOODS remaining in store, consisting Of
Turks Island salt, coarse Liverpool do
Blown ditto in sacks Liverpool filed
Winter, summer and refined oil, in hhds & bbIs
Shad sperm and mould c. ndles, vinegar, molasseS
Teas, otton yarn, spinning cotton
Powder, shot, Jugs. &c. &c.
Abo--
large quantity Of sugar house mouIds, various sizes
feb 10 THOMAS V0HELL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
H&AN.DRIA, d. o.
THURSDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 10, 1850

We have received a copy of the bill report
ed in the House of Representatives the l lth
instant, by Mr.. Thompson of Georgia for the
organization of the Militia in the District of
Columbia. AS soon as we finish the interest
ing and eloquent debate we are now upon we
shall publish it.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18

A Sermon for the benefit Of the o E SINUS
socIHrr, viii! be delivered Sunday epcning merit, by
the Rev ELIAS HARRIsos, in the first Presby tcrian
Church. and collection taken to aid the funds of the
Ociety. Service ~ commence at seven O'Clock.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18

The Senate were in conclave on Monday,
and had some sharp shooting Mcneil, was
appointed, it is understood, Surveyor f Bos-
ton in place of Gerry, who is lief. to starve
with his mother on his hands.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18

The Senate, it is believed, will go the
,ohoie, and ratify every nomination made
Noah, Swartwoat, Henshaw, Hill, and the
-d-l.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
~ ice

WAVING flied the Columbian Tee House with clean
8 pure ICE from the Potomac. free from extra.
neous matter, snch az grass dirt an, thing else.
The sub criber informs the citizens Of aexanra that
he intends to furnish ICE cheaper than it BE- I'D ia
the district WIN Is. UART
feb s I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18

Ship 'loneer. Marbury. hence, for Amste raan, was
in the English Channel Sd Jsnuary-a all well
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
SAxnS ar Aucx1on9,
BY GEOKGE WHITE.

THIS OPENING. at carly candle light at tile auetios
room will be sol variety OF
Dry goods, Fancy ana Glassware, Looks
ing glasses, case mems .fur hats &c.
feb ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18

Gen. HARRISON, our late Minister TO Co.
lombia, is now in Washington, and is in good
health
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
New Mouse Of Entertainment.

The subscriber having removed to Middle
f3A burg. and taken the large and commodious
kSs II mouse known BY the name OF the
EfABl H9NSI0N HOUSE,
NV ~ adv and prepared torcceive and accommodate
IN r. no, cali unon him. This House is immedistely
shs roaJ Leading from Smokers Gap, BY the way OF
y" -, wsrrenton. an some twenty or thirty yards
Of uT ,Ss p ," SQUARE The house . new one. and
on ,e nns comfortable and we'll furnished; his Bar
wn furnished and his Ostler an attentive and '.usty
f.gow The subscriber hopes by sttehuon W oes'
80 md nm -xer,ion on his part to give entire satisfsc
,ou 70 ali who NAV favor him with acai to mSf part
OF 'ne Pa""' THOMAS J. holland.
Midde.urc. Ioudon county. Va Feb . 's'o'
feb 8-Staw2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
BY GEORGE WHITE.
FURNITURE at auction

y UN WNWONIOhS
SATURDAY MORNING, at II O'Clock, A NJ. fbe.
y Ing regular Furniture saleida, J will be sold
rety Of household snd Kitchen Furniture consisting Of
Sidehoards, tables. chairs, beds
Settees, andirons. shovel and toNgs
Soap VI boxes. brown sugar in bbls
Holland gin in demij johns
Ord whssey in barrels, choice vinegar
Turkey nil stone, I large cooking stove
Several new and second hand do
.fLSO,
A few barrels Of sad, warranted good
o. Sale Of Dry Clouds in the evening, as usual.
feb 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
MIR. BRISIOW,

(Eeeenfiy from Regent Street, London
TN compiiance with thc request Of several Of the
most respectable Citizens OF Alexandria, that, upoo
finishing his Of practice in the City OF washing
ton, hewoud max short stay IN their CITY previous
to his departur. for the North, begs leave most re-
spec,uIly TO state, that, provided sufficient nurbe1
Of Pupils Gun be OBJ AIMED, he purposes in very short
time to meet the weLknown wishes OF the community
at large.-Mr B. sincerely hopes. that all those who
$40 TWELVE EASY LESSONS,
beautifully permanent and expeditions style Of Writ.
ing in every respect suite ditto their various avocstons
will embrace the present gPporunify-an opportunity
of paramount importance, AS Mr.. Bristow from very
extensive practice, engages TO make any Lazy OF Cen
tlemsn All accomplished penman in the speched NUM-
Der of Lessons however lnng they may have been hs
bitusted to writing the most deformed illegibieS
or imperfect OF hands.
A specimen or two of Mr.. Brstow's own Writing,
with several improvements made by Ladies and Cen
Course of essons in his admirable system. now
lett At the Book store OF SIR Martin. King Street. foe
the inspection Of those who DESTROYS OF subscribing
TO the List, in the care OF Hr. ~.
Ladies and Gentlemen are permitted Ia form their
own Classes (Which will be limited 10 or 10 in each
Glass; either at their residence, At the Estab
lisiment.
Each Lesson occupie. one hour and half. and may
be taken either daily or ever, other day.
TERMS:
At the Establishment dollars
"A, the Residence # the Pupil . 10 dollars
Stationary doiiar
Psn.making upon very improved)
RF.sr,s. an" s, f p. .dspxS dollar
- One half of the Terms paid at the commence
nent of the Course; the rest, at the expiration Of the
9th Lesson
~ Should sufiicen number Of subscrIbers be OBJ
.ained Mr. B. will, through the MEDIUM OF this Joue-
nal give due notice, then, and EAe,e he will open
b;s Establishment; AID, his time in this District
i, positively, limited, he sincerely trusts, that all who
are DESTROYS OF obtaining graceful Current Hand 10
Twelve Lessons, will embrace the present opportu.
uity-and sub,1iSe tuifhosf delay. fae 1i-ssf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Notice.

GOHN l. IIAMPsON has taken the rom formerly
% obcup,ed by the late Nathaniel g. Wise ~ = msgiI
tra,es office, where he will attend to Conveya cling,
in all its nranches-le will Ike wise attend to the
pving of all kind. of writing. feb 1S-6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
lOhn N. RunneAls
TspyEcH To BE CONTINUED

rAN be ,ound at Mr. Newtons Hotel every ihurs
" day. All orders left there will be attended TO-
,.c S-e,hurstf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Grand uarm0nic0n,
OR
MUSICAL. GLASSES.

Mr.. SMITH respectfully announces an exhibition
N1 ct the above instruu ent, to take place in the
Second PRESBYTERIAN Church Friday erening, 18Th
instant at ha past o'clock; part of the proceed,
for ,heh hon Il, e
Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-08-04


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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-07-01

The editors of some of the most respectable
journals of this county have expressed the
most favorable opinion OF Miss Ssdgewick's
new novel Clarence, and of Tanners Maria.
tive of his Thirty Years Residences among
the Indians.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-07-01
From The ChiIiieothe Ohio Ga=ette.
THE VETO.

The reader will find on the first page Of this
days paper, the Massage If President Jackson
to the House of Representatives, containing
his 8g-REAsoNs-ge fer Withholding his ofiiciai
signature to the MaysvIilc aud Lexington
turnpike road bill; and also the debate which
sprung up in the House upon the reception
of this message there. The latter, though
bet imperfectly reported, is notwithstanding
plain enough to Indicate the temper of the
friends of Internal Improvement, at this re-
lection Of this bill; and the consequent sus.
pension ofthe whole scheme of National I'M
proremept, for the Tesidne of the existing
Presidential term; and perhaps for the one
which as 80 succeed 1t, provided the greatest
and bsst' be again elected. We we're par
ticulsrly pleased with the manly and spirited
stand made by MIR SrASsBERY, of this state,
against the veto. He has .heretoiore been a
,ehols hog Jacksohan; but The course which,
the Hero and his party have taken in the last
Congress, seems to have eaectualy opened
his eyes. But while we thus exult at the
stand taken by the last named gentleman a
gainst what is obviously the ustspats0n of the
President, we are mortified to state, that there
was found one of the Ohio delegation who
was mean enough TO
| ''Bend the supple hinges ofthe knee,
Where thrift would follow fawning."
That man was J.AyNES SHIELDS, Of But
Ter, q foreigner by birth, and renegade to
the principles of the West. Let his constitu-
ents saark him; as he win doubtless be mark
ed by all the friends of the West. He IS a
traitor to them and to her; and justly deserves
! their unmitigated scorn and contempt. lie
was the only member of the Ohio delegation
! in Congress, in either House, who voted for
this VEro. and against The final passage q tlst
bill, "the reasons of the President TO the
contrary notwithstanding
! OF the message itself, we stu feel our ina
bil,ty TO speak; it still greatly exceeds oul
editorial ken, and is rs incomprehensible te
US as ever If the poe!icai paradox of making
"darkaess visible" pertains 70 the political as
we'll as the natural world, this document has
placed its author on the summit of the figure
We can only compareit, Ia point OF mist flea
ton, with very celebrated pamphlet issued
here some two years ago, ip which the :" ORR
gis, af Rivers" and the "invisibiliig Of contact
were discussed with 80 much absisty and OBJ
sctwitp Cenceding the constitutional doc
trne, that Congress has the power to apprs
pirate the public money OF the nation to lhs
erection Of roads and canals, with the eonsen
OF the States through which they may pass
and also, the expectancy Of improving on
country by means of these great public high
ways; the President has left himself no GROUND
!, =: = stand upon, bat that OF the want oil nation
aliiy IN the road; aud an affected desire t
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-07-01
TmB 9A1@TH@o
MARriNsBURG, JULr /. 1850.

Almost prophetic seems to have been the
following letter, which was written on the
day of the Declaration Of Independence. II
is SO appropriate, that nothing can be better
selected OF composed ts suit the OCCASION
One of the Best Eulogies on the subject was
written on the day which produced it, What
r was prophessin &c, has turned out to be
history.
"PHrLADELPHIA, July ), 1875
Yesterday the greatest question was de-
cided which was ever debated in America
and greater. perhaps, was never decided
among men. A resolution was passed, with
out one disseatipg colony, that these United
Colonie. ere, aud Of right ought to be, FREE,
SOVER EXON, and INDEPENDENT
ST8TES"
s'rhe day is passed. The 18th of July, 1776, .
viii be memorable epoch in the history of
America. | am apt 10 believe IL ,eM be ceLe-
bFated by succeeding generations, as the great
sanioerssrg Jestiyal 1t ought to be solemn
Eed with potRp, sho,Cs games, sports, bells,
guns, boafres, tlRtussasiicas ONE END
OF THE CONTINENT Te TIE OTHER, from tbs
time for,cnrd. for eeef! Yos will think mel
transported with enthusiasm, bat / am not.
I am aware Of tho toll. and blood, and trea-
sure that 1t viii cost 10 maintain this dee1ars-
ton, aud support and defend these states: yeti
through all the gloom, ] can see the rays of
light and glory--i can see that The end is |
worth mere than ali The means; and that pos |
terity will triumph. though you and | may
rue, which hope we shall not.
/ am, Sc JOHN ADAMS"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-07-01

apply the surplus revenue OF tbs country, "a
speedy sxtingoishlnsnt Of the public debit
two positions which arc solely Lett, in our e
piaiOn, to the wisdom OF Congress.
As we had anticipated, the people of Ken
lucky have mantle s,ed but one common burst
Of indignation at the rejection of this bin by
the Hero. And giving vent to their natural
feslInSs "a acts Of open violence, ard have.
we near, m several towns in that State. btsr,t
hsfa S' etf'gy, and otherwise disgraced his
name and insultsd the representative Of his
person. The article which we copy to-day,
from the Lexington Reporter, shows the
feelings which the rational portion ofthe pub
lac cherish towards him; and ia what light
they are disposed to view this fatal and arbi.
trary act OF his. Il is a bitter pill for the
people of Kentucky to swallow; but they
should have thought OF it before they lent a
hand to elevate him to the seat, which he
now SO unwortbily occupies "'1'is too late
says the proyerb) 10 lock the stable door aC
ter the horse is stolen"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-07-01

E IST OF LETTERS rsmsiaing in tho
E-A Post Office, Martinsburg, July /, 1880
miss Nancy Armstrong, Levi Austin.
B-Wm. Boges, George Burns, jr. Cato
Barber, Henry Burdeck.
C--Landon Carter, John Clark Back
Creek;) James Catlett, VIM G Catieft
John Eberis. Elizabeth Fvcrss. isaao
w. Evans. Nathan Evcihart, Henry Evrr~
hart, Washington Evans.
F-Mrs. Rarnhard freep, fHidos.A Mrs
Deborah Fryatt. John PETERS
G-WIu. Ggsen, joseph Green, Col. Nm-<
Gregory.
H--Herry Haines, George Henry. Roiert.
Hastings, Christopher Hill, Mr. --- iih.
George Hensel, John Hutson, Moses IT.
Hunter. Miss Nancy Underwood, Miss Elsita
Hedges.
K-Peter Kn elder. Aaron ksesecier. Mir
ehael KeIrs
L-David Light, (Stephens Atilll
.M-fseiah Miller, George Mlilsg Aiicheek.
Miller, David Miller, John Morris. Cathsrsnef
Meyers, (widow;) John Mias, George ses-
ser, William M'Donald, 2; Rachel Alaalatt.
O--Chfistepher OliDser.
P-Jehn Parker. Mrs. Kitty Parker. a'cs w
Piper, John Parsons. or Sons Mass NJ acy
PoisgFove, VIM Pitzer.
R-JeremisAR obinaon I Liiile 6sessssy .owul
S-Jolm Shober, Michael Snlsls0 Coos
rad S,ssfy, John Sharf, George sps@gif.
jones Small. James Sandlson, Adam sew.
! art or Stewart.
1 1-John Turaer.
T-Miss Maria Wolf. Samuel VIlisaass.
Elizabeth Westenhaver.
j f--Charles Young, Joseph YoDtz
| July !. 1850.