Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-18


York Journal of Commerce. has shown us the orr
sinal of the so-called Proclamation of qaez, which
we published day or two since, as taken from
the Massachusetts Journal. 1t proves to be, not
a decree Of Paez, nor decree at all, but only
form of decree which the Editor Of the Caracas
g Farmacopolo" says ought to be issued.
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During the late cruize of the Peacock, in the
Gulf of Mexico, sailor was blown from the top
gallant-mast-royal-y yard into the sea, $50 feet
He was picked up with difficulty, but had sus-
tanned no serious injury.
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The New York Amerisan of Friday last con-
tains the following:
- Mr.. Potter's resolutions in Congress had an
effect to depress the stock of the United States
Bank In this city at least two dollars per share.
The last previous sales were at $3.50 to SlSOa;
yesterday at Sl2S to S12Sa."
1t is quite probable that previous specula-
tons IN this stock were somewhat wild; but GER
tainly there is nothing in the resolutions of Mr..
Potter, or their reception by the House, that
should effect its value in any way. The resolu-
tons only prove that an individual member of
the House Of Representatives is opposed to the
Bank. The disposition made OF them BY the
House was entirely without reference, as an IN
spection of the yeas and nays will sufficiently
prove, to opinions on the merits of the question
presented by these resolutions. They .Jere laid
on the table. first, probably, because they pre-
sent case for the decision of Congress, which
this Congress will not have to decide; and sec
ondy. because at this late period of the session,
it was desired to avoid any debate upon sub
ject not strictly before the House.
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The Philadelphia Enquirer, speaking Of the
Mail Robbers, who have been recently convicted
in that city, saws, that rumor is aoat there, that
among the projects entered into by Porter, Will
son and Poteet, was one contemplating the robbie
nv of the United States Bank. This was to be
effected by their arming themselves each with a
brace of loaded pistols; each also to be provided
with three or four strong cords; they were then
to enter the bank few minutes after the hour of
closing, when it was thought the clerks would be
alone. who were to be threatened with death anil
tied; the doors closed and locked, whilst the rob-
berry of the bank was C0nSummated.
Porter is represented TO be most hardened
william, guilty of numerous larcenies and suspect
ed Of one murder. 1t is probable that the stO-
ries which are related of these wretches are much
exaggerated, and they therefore should not be
generally credited. 1t is presumed they will be
sentenced during the ensuing week.
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| Mr. SnO,cden-As every thing relating to the
! Colony of Liberia causes an interest more and
more intense in proportion its progress onward
towards Empire, the least incident becomes a
part of its history. You were good enough to
publish the Shipping List from the Liberia He
raid, and will thank you to publish, from the
same paper the accompanying advertisements.
Whilst these little matters crafty curiosity, they
al the same time attract public notice to an OBJ
iect. than which none in the whole catalogue of
charities is more interesting.
MIR. DnvANY is now in Philadelphia, purchas-
ing goods and forming permanent commercial
connexions.
| COMMISSION BUSINESS.
To Merchants trading on the Ues'ern Coast Of
africa, particularly al Liberia
The subscriber respectfully informs his friends
in Europe and America, that he still continues to
carry on the Commission Business at Monrovia,
Liberia, where he will be happy to receive con-
signments. in whole or part cargoes. HIS ware
houses are extensive, and well calculated for the
reception of merchandise. and are conveniently
situated near the river He fatters himself that
ms past experience in business, and the general
satisfaction he has hitherto afforded to his en-
blowers, will still enttle him to share of public
patronage. All business conhded to his care will
meet with prompt despatch.
| FRANCIS DEVANY.
Nonroria, Feb. Is, 1850.
! REMOVAL.
We have removed to the Store formerly occu
MED bv Mr.. C.. NJ. Warins, where we intend to