Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-04-14

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and unrert,;ntv. s.Shadows, clouds and dark
ness rest upon it," 1t appears certain, that
thunder was not the object, as there was money
and other valuable property in the bed chamber
and other parts of the building through which the
murderer PASSED. and nothing was taken. "ha'
other motive might have actuated the wretch WI"
could deliberately. and in the most 6arDarous
manner. take the life of gentleman IN the e'Shty
second year of his age, who had for years Deeh
almost secluded from the world. having long since
retired from the active cares OF his commercial
nsuits. in which he was for long series OF years
distinguished. remains to be divuiged by the ope-
rations of an overriding providence, which sell
dom permits such dark and desperate deeds to be
long hidden in mystery.
The police of the Town, and every description
of citizens. have manifested promptitude highly
praiseworthy on this melancholy occasion. Inc
Selectmen have offered reward OF $3.50 for ine
detection of the murderer, in addition to Slo0ool-
fered by the heirs of the deceased; hand bills nave
circulated in every direction, and all the ponce
officers have been directed to make the most aii-
igent search for the assassin. AyounS man was
arrested on suspicion on "Wednesday, but we 40
not learn that any circumstances were disclosed
at his examination to induce belief in his guilt.
Register
The Salem Gazette adds to the above the FOL
lowing paragraphs:
Not the slightest trace or clue to the develop
ment of this horrible and mysterious murder has
vet been obtained The sole and single purpose
of the perpetrator seems to have been the takio g
ofHfe No money, and nothing of value. was ell
Their taken or sought for, though many valuable
articles and roleau of doublOons were In the
chamber.
In one of the Boston papers it Is enormously
stated. that the murderer put plank to the
chamber window and got in there-lt was low
err window; the greatest mystery is,-how the IN,
side fastenings of that window became Embossed
and removed.
The public here are satisfied there is no foun-
datiQn for the suspicious that have been excited
against the person apprehended.
A gentleman showed us letter yesterday
from one Of his friends in Salem, which says
the report to which we gave currency in the
Courier of Thursday, respecting the will of Mr.
White is all mere gossip-at least, that report
the very reverse of that, is currently believed in
Salem. For the honor of humanity we are glad
to hear it contradicted, and to learn that the
Young man arrested has been able to refute all
suspicion.
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From, the lfilledgeriIe geo. Recorder
MEssRs. EpIToRs:-In my journeyings late
", in one of the populOus counties OF this State,
during the sitting of the Superior court, saw an
.8uction Flag suspended from very consplcu-
Gus place. with the following notice on ltd
d;es' Fair this Erenii,g. This new appearance,
as noticed, attracted the observation of the a
ged and sober-minded professors of our holy rel-
gion, and led them to enquire what this new no.
tice could mean: whereupon saw many Of the
friends of Fairs very busiy engaged in explain
ing and iustifying the practice. Being myself a
professor after the old school, when religion sand
less on canvass and more in the Ineligible Ian
guage of an everyday practcal.Piety, was led
to enquire a little more particularly into this
modern practice-The result of my enquiry is,
that in these DAYS of enterprise. many ladies are
in the habit of associating themselves in Working
Societies, and manufacturing many useful pieces
OF clothing and domestic articles, of many kinds,
aud selling them. to the end, that they may APP
ply the proceeds in some benevolent way
This thought, and still think good thing, and
every way worthy of the hearts and hands enga-
ged in it-but it seems as if human beings are
sure either to under do or over do. Accordingly
found that some OF these Ladies w Orklng Soci-
cites had resorted to Fairs in order, it seemed
to me, to multiply sales and enhance prices
this last object, ifmy fears are well founded, l
believe will lead to the corruption of the Church.
and the disparagement of these benevolent asso-
Citations. These Charitable AUCTIONS are always
announced under the attractive name of . La
dies fairs''-This first and leading character in
these Fairs. comes to my mind with strong pre-
sumptive evidence of art and contrivance; for it
is WE'LL known fact, that appeals by ladies to
the liberal feelings of gentlemen, and especially
under the excitement of a collected host of these
successful applicants, when all the glee common
to assemblies of young people is freely admitted
and fully felt. are never made in vain. Accor-
dinghy. under the high pressure of these sur
rounding circumstances, the object too being be-
nevolent, scene of spirited bidding is instantly
got up, and high prices are given. and perhaps
too the article sold is never called for, and is
presently up and sold again. AndI would ask,
as | do not conceive my question impertinent,
whether in some instances, when the fever of
bidding runs high. there may be some articles of
private property solo, without either right or in