Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-07-28

The Ufafher.--Yesterday at I P. NJ, the
thermometer stood at 96'; after which, thun-
Sersrust took place, and it fell to go.
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We are Informed that death occurred yester-
law IN consequence Of the imprudent use Of cold
i -.ler.
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The intense heat of the weather renders it alb
.luteIy necessary thai great carefulness should
:, exercised in habit and diet. We hardly ever
,scollect TO have seen and heard of 50 many in
,saces Of sudden death, as have occurred during
- last IL or ii days. People should be now
,ore than commonly clearly about their dwell
ms. We would repeat our recommendation of
/ ,ie Chloride Of Lime III vegetable or animal
distances in decaying state. or in situation
,ely to decay. should be promptly removed
| The alleys and cutters should be washed daily,
and cellars and wards strictly examined. The
Town being remarkably healthy. the advantage
E all this NAV not be seen now, bat it may pos
,illv be sufficiently evident hereafter. A mode
r. ,c use Of the bath will be found great promot
sr Of health and comfort. The days now, too.
being long, would II not be as well for employ
srs 20 suffer their hands 70 remain housed during
I've hottest hours in the day? Temperance, both
N eating and drinking, is b. all MEANS to be at
ended 10. The free use of strong liquors during
| the continuance Of the present weather must De,
ia the highest degree, detrimental aud dangerous.
! Considerate people will, likewise, beware of
\ driu&iag cold water while in state of perspi-
-l.io.. Laborers, especially, should be eau
/ :ianed against cold water. We know not how
lne fact may be, but we have seen it stated in
some OF the Northern papers, that there is no
L. A.. h.lf
&c know, as from the bottle. The great desidera-
! n, however, in hot weather, are good conscience
4 and a quiet mind. Every man should keep
] ccO." Recommending, then. orr good Town to
Tie fatherIY care of the superintendent, and our
GOOD people 70 their own wise thoughts and
4 our poor hints We hasten TO drop the pen. down
s which the sweat pours upon the paper almost as
y tist d. tae ink which forms the letters we write
E P 5. We forgot to mention. that all those
4 VINO desire 10 enjuy even a particle Of comfort.
y mould eschew politics while the thermometer is
E a, So.
~ The article in Yesterdays Gazette de-
8 ,4afSs the movements ot the Travelling Secreta-
" Of state, aud the manruvre Of his delegate,
/ Nj Wright, shoI!d have been credited to the
Albany Daily Advertiser,
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= gentleman of this place had his pocket book
4 o't or stolen some time last week, and adyer-
4 used II IN the Gazette. Yesterday, the sum Of
81 money lost, S27. was enC.ssed in a note and
Il dropped in our letter box. The following is
sap! Of TIE note;
- ALEXANDRIA,, July 2Sth 1850.
Dear sir,
II am fast to give YOU some knowledge
nT 'N.t ID, al H.,
matilda p,unket at the corner near mr. hooe's cor
nn5 shop She has desorcd the papers Of i'll
hope YOU will get the Balance Of the money
hope mr. SnOwdon will advertise this.''
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The Cincinnati American of the 18th inst.
states that Mr.. Clay was expected to visit that
Cry IN a few DAYS. A large committee was ap
pointed to receive him on his arrival in an aD-
Proprlate manner, corresponding with the wishes
Of the people.
Il Mr.. Clay is now at Columbus, attending to
a. professional business. Weare happy to iearn
hoA the following letter, addressed 10 the editor
u The Sc'oto Gazette. that his practice is already
extending and dourishng.
j Columbus. Jitly Is, 1850.
De1' A!''-lO on enquire Of me how MANY eau
y H-i' NLNN mas ON the docket OF the Federal
C1'r,, All Know, Is, that before he came here.
'r WIS engag' to argue the great case of White
''r''F lhe Corporation Of Cincinnati. which III
owes property, estimated at from three - FIVE
"d'ed laHsand dollars; in which case. he this
s,emn, mldc speech in the U. States Court
''l>e' crowded 10 Overlooking with ladies and
'n'lemen, which would have done credit TO
FmnNter-aali IN the best DAYS Of Lord Frs
'.'r Nc. Canning himself Mr.. CLAY was
'n 'tNyed IN attend to a very important sait
'.DlN =. Hlnic, Esq. which will probably
a abou, the 10th of the month | do not
.ctAer Nr. CLAY has been retained in any
-'' ornot, but it is probable he will be feed
as. 'l The important causes on the docket
81 Nt'9 Projec'.--lt is proposed. through the
- Nm columns Of the New York Sentinel. TO
+' " combination Of editors. without respect
tfg,'F. political or religions. in favor of fair
vs. -tHeer1te argument and courteous language,
81 SS'ia'I party abuse. personalities, misrepre-
~1'r''iSoi opponents Opinions, and every thug
see'''ei to wound the feelings or arouse the
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