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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
lindsay. Nill & Co.

OFFER FOR SALE,
o. hhds New Orleans sugar
90 10 hhds st. CrHix do
boxes white Havana do
80 hnds N. Orleans X W india molasses
10 tierces do do
2 puncheons DID Jamaica rum
S half pipes Signctte's brandy
. half pipes Sicily Madeira vine
10 o. casks Marseiics do DO
3 h'lfqr casks Oliyeira do do
10 Or cask, Malaga do
Is barrels \ T. rum
90 60 Norton, gin
10 do old whskey
10 do moss beef
10 do prime do
50 do No $ nackerel
10 do No had
100 packages TEAS. consisting OF gunpowtler,
imperial, AMI yourg Tyson, in chests, halt
chefs, and SIb boxes importation 1929
10 casks chees,
10 bags Java coffee
50 do IT. Domingodo
IS do Porto Rico do
Is bags pepper
5 do plmcnto
Is boxes brow soap
so do Windsor do
S do CASTLE Lo
10 do mould candles, Woodruif's brand, Is,
SIS, 6's
Is boxes sperm candles
90 do CavenJ,ish tobacco
10 do fresh lemons
30 reamS writing paper
10 DO wrapping do
Starch in boxes and halt do
CT ocolae in do
Sweet oil, cordials, pipes in do
Nutmegs, salt pe,re. race and ground ginger
Pimento and pepperin kegs
Ca,>;ain mats, bottles in do, &c. &c.
1000 bushels ground alum salt
5000 do Cadiz do
500 sacks fine do
nov 4-(W R)
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
CASH f0r Negroes.

"E wish to purchase ONE HUNDRED LIKELY
w NEGROES, of both sexes from IL TO IS V, ars
of age. field hands, aiso mechanics of every descrp
ton Persons wishing to sell ,uld do we'll to give us
call, as I'VE determined TO We higher prices for
slaves Than any purchaser WHO'S now may be here
aft r in this market.
Amy communication in writing will be promptly al.
tended to. We at all times be found at our resi-
dence, west end of Duke street, Alexandra. ID. C..
dec II rankin & ARMFlELD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
FMl Goods

nv the sbips Virginia and Boston from England,
III and by other late arrivals, have received
3 or 400 packages seasona6le Dry Goods:
all of which we're purchased with great care for cash,
and which are offered for sale on the best terms
M, ~ JOSEPH JANNEY Go,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
'addIe, Harness, g. Trunk Business
Nv MI IT'S FAMOUS BRANCHES.

Rank. Aexandr's, the
Saddle, Harness. g. Trunk Business
Nv I'LL ITS T,1RIOUS BRANCHES.
lie tenders his grateful acknowledgements TO his
friends and the public, for the distinguished patronag
he has received from them; and begs leave to
them that with the aid of the best workmen, and an
annie supply of the most choice materials he will be
able To rem entire satisfaction those who may please
10 favor him with their business, either by order per-
sona application
He has on hand at this time. and will continue to keep
large assortment of the following articles wholesale
and retail, on the mos, moderate terms:
Patent spring saddles
Mems saddles, best quality, stuff aaps
DO do do plain
DO do common do
Ladies' do best and common
Plated and stee-bitted brides, of various kinds
Plated and steei-mounted mar;ingales
Saddle bags of the latest fashion, and common
relisses aud carpet travelling bags
Plated-mounted carriage harness
DO gig harness
Brass and japan mounted gig harness
Plated, brass, aud japanned mounted cariole hsr.
Wagon, cart, and dray harness
Fire buckets and halters
And also general assortment Of
Eksgant Hayd leather Turching Trunks,
And great variety of
TIE BEST GIG e RIDING HIfIPS.
plated steel and brass spurs
Plated steel and brass bride bits and strrups
Saddetrees and buckskins, assorted
Buffalo skin saddle covers
Old saddles neati, covered with hog, buck, and calf
skin and quilted at shortest notice =
Old saddles harness. and trunks OF all kinds, repaired
at the shortest notice.
nov II JAMES NhNshNi'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
This istn give notice,

yI,lIT the subscriber has obtained from the County
Court Of Fairfax, Virginia, letters testSmcn'al on
ia. go. og R,sunoD WASHINGTON, hate If Moant
Vernon. IN sill County. deceased Al persons having
claim, ,n,, the sid estate will present them ton vet
trsn,, and those Indebted thereto are required to
r.,s Immediate pDyment ~ .
JgHy AUG USTTNE ASHiNGTON
Executor of Bu>hrod Washington, deed.
.suI m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
FaN Goods.

faN Goods.
CHARLES BENNETT has reeeired, and offers for
u sale wholesale and RETAIL
Superfnc black, May blue and olive cloths
Black dark blue and steel mixed kersey meres
Fine blue and steel mixed sattineits
Ladies' dark blue and claret h.blt-clohs
Ayariety of med drsb cloths and kerscys
bale uf very stou, English drab and mixed do
Ladies' hossin aud York tan gloves
Cien,emen's English doe kin Tito, OF first quality
F,y, Madras, and company baud,nna hdtfs
RlAck Italian and English sewlng-s;,ks ut first qy
4 p.nerai sssor'mert of cotton, silk and lambs
wool hose
A few .iozen o. irst quality ladies' black and
Stat. worst, d hose
Cotton balls, assert. d. trUm ~ 10 bo
100 packs 4, 4! and 50, German pins, quality sa'd
tobe very superior to English
Rose blankets heavy. full sized English. from 9 4
to l3.4
Irish linens m! iii ,pers, Domestic goods
4 general assortment of brown and bieached cot.
TONS. amongst the after some Of extra quality, liz lml
taton If Madras cotton.
case yery Stout sheetngs
Two oales domestic kerseys for negroes
A bale of 40 No tnseys, very good quality
Whit, red, yellow and green f'nnels
Superhne, A and ? bed ticks and checks
SEINE TU NE and SHOE THREAD.
sePt22
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
state Of Maryland,
Somerset Count

somerset COunty,'f0 Ulf:
Upon application made TO me the subscriber one of
u the JUDGES of the Orphans Court of said county
by FleetC Chelton of said county, in confinement
in III, i of said county for debt by his petition pray
ins Ih- benefit of the insolvent laws Of this t,e, "A
schedule ofhs properly. and list Of his creditors and
debtors on oath far he AT present ascertain
the same; oeg ved to hs petition, and the sai
Fleet beng nrnuSht before me hv the Sheriff ut sad
county; and being satisfied that the said hiss
rcde,i two wears last past in the state Of Mar, an
and l having taken the oath prescribed u, the act o.
1865 chap. Ito nd given hond with utp 'ent security
for his appc arance before the Jud somerset coun
" court ON the first Ssturda, m III, next Nay term ri
I'D e.,.r and such other tn" times the SAIL
court may direct. 10 such 'orrogntions and
al, CATIONS rs may be made against m relative to ms
application and having compiled with the requslions
OF che law b, executing deed of Al h property, per
Sonal real and mixed, TO nauiei Benson, appointed
bv me trustee to the said Fleet and the said trustee
having given bond with approved secur, tor the per-
fnrnance Ut the trust aud certified III writing to me
th, , was N poSsession Cf a the estate OF The SAID
petitioner IN n;loned IN his schedule. do therefor
order that the ssd Fleet Chelton be discharged
from imprisonment and that he give notice 20 HI cred
tors uf his application for the benefit OF the nsoVen
laws OF the state of MARYLAND aud tt the first Satur
day in the next Ma, term The day appointed i"r IN,
anne arance before the Judges of said court to an
such irerroaton and slie cations may be prnpoun
ed 10 him relative his said application, that the SAID
M, ce be ven by advertisement inserted IN one OF The
ne wspaperS punished in Princess Anne, and one pub
lisbe,l in the CITY of Baltimore, one pub i>hrd IN
Norfolk and also in one published in Alexandria tor
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY least three months before
the sad first Saturday next may term OF saii county
court and also bv advertisements set up a. the Court
house door, IN Prncess-\nne, at least three months
bt fore this day GEORGE JONES, OF hoot
Justice of the Orphans Court, s.
True copv Test GEO. HANDY, Clerk.
ian 1aSw
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
Paper lIangings. &c.

'HFHE subscriber being an appointed agent has Just
received and for the future Wilde regularly sup
Piled with, extensive assortmen of
Paper Hrngiags, Fire Screens, &c.
it the most f.>,onable and approved patterns.
Which he wiz dispose Of at advantageous rates. To
thos who purchase to sell again, liberal discount
will nc male The above beautiful articles have been
gently imported from Paris and are well worth the
attention of the public, being much superior TO any
ever offered for sale in the District
DYeiuS and Securing,
in all its branches executed style Of snpe-
riurncarnss Cotton and worsted Barrsge coloured in
The best manner. Pa SAINETAT,
West.side ofRoyal, between King & Prince-sts
nov IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
70 Rent.
Cotton Yarn.

SsE have just received an additional supply Of Cot
W tom Yarn, Of all numbers; and shall constant,
eep on hand large stock OF all numbers, which is
manufactured for us from superior cotton by the best
new mac hnery, and by muster workmen, and We war
Iart it TO be of first late quality
10 mo rs JOSEPH J3NNEY Il CO.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
Cotton Seine YWine.

@ " IS n JiNNEY have commenced making
=. Cotton Seine Irvine at the 0CCOQUaN Fac.
TORY Persons wishing TO buy, can have it made to
order of any size. oct28 IF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
Ea\cineG Mngnesia

WE have received d;"eot firm ,hr Mar, land Che
w mcal W 'rks, sur ply oi superior C'lcned Mag
eeia made after the amer At IIeUr,'s celebrated
magnesia ! his magnc ". " aFrart TO be as good,
If not better, than the English bayng h, tesing the
two articles together. proved this 10 be supsror.-
We here offer in condemned furm, at half the price
of the imported, perfectly pure magnesi. and u may
be taken into the delicate stomach uitJnu pro-
ducing the slightest nausea, Ian object often so oons
dersble with pht scians) being rather pleasant than
disagreeable tasted. In the Of the American art-
Gle. and when it shall became generally known He
satisfied it will supercede the OF The imP@ed cs-
pecjay, it is afforded al The 'ame price and IS more
sure in effect than the common c!cned m"snesia' It
is Put up in bottles and labelled witt directions !"
convenient size for families or retailing IN country
stores, or other places where medicines are vendea
Also, AN assortment at
COMBS, BRUSHES md soaps,
CONSISTING OF
Tuct. side. long crooked, neck and pocket combs
cloth hair fesh nail varnsh sash tools, and camel =
hair brushes
Rose, transparent, variegsted and Windsor shaving
soaps For sale by
august II WILLIAM LANPHiER Co,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
NYeius and Securing
Steam Engine.

lindsay, HILL. & Co offer for sale, on accommo.
4 dating terms, new steam Engine, 8 horse power
and OF the best model, made by Messrs B,rbeck Co
nov II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
This IS to Give Notice.

IAINr the subscriber. of Alexandria County, in the
! u ,trict Of Columbia. has obtained from the Or
,u' Court Of sail County, Letters ct Administration,
at,,. estate nrI0IN uUNGAS rER,latc ofthe Coun-
,tor, y.il. deed All persons LAYING claims against
,ri ,ecrdeut are hereb, required to present them
90 he subscriber, passed by the Orphans Court, on
r-be,orv hc 9Th dan of January, ISL, and those In
,,re are required 10 make immediate PAYMENT
Given Under my hand. this l2th January, 1850
AN. IUDWEiI. GODGSON,
ul2 5x Administrator Of John MuncaS,er
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
Hnttlins Cellar .

V1SHE subscriber grateful for the encouragement he
asreceived since his return from Europe informs
the public that he has on hand All assortment of
Hines, Bro,On .Soui, London Porter, .Ale,
ider, &c
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
Notice.

TIVE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
The public That he carries op at his old stand, south
SIDE of King nearly opposite the Mechanics
Rank Alexantria, the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
almonds

N sacks fresh almonds, landing this day, and for
III sale by WM ID MUTT,
dec Il Corner of Prince AMI Union SITS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
PLASTER anA GrinAstoMes.
Thnmas Mag.
MERCHANT TAILOR

NNNAaS NAHS-
MERCHANT TAILOR.
- Ut continues to carry on the above business in
al It, branches, at his nd stand, next door to Mr.
"n t'-S''s Lottery Office, aud is thankful to his
,'l' AMI the public IN general for past fayors, aud
$ ht strict attention to hls BUSINESS. the, will con.
We wer patronage towards him. tie has just re-
'eIa fresh supply Of
fashionable Fall Goods,
'" be able to supply all orders IN his tine Of bust.
~ E" The shortest notice. Vie has hand all sorts OF
READY MADE CLOTHING.
ne Val also make up. to An, fashion that may be re
%cd by his customers, and on the most re Asonable
'TS, ,Jg cash.
.hSo tor Slie.
''Hes' ctmhlet closS :; Bpnbszette do; and
''''h Made up in the latest fashions.
also,
N'utC'y OF cheap PLAID CLOAKS.
'-N happy TO inform his customers that he has re
~ The latest FALL = pIYTER F4SHIO w,
N New York. noyls
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
TO Warmers.

EoR SALE, quantity of air. Stacked lime, at the
ver) low price of 10 cents per ybusheI, II called
tor immediately. JOSIAH H. Davis.
I II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26
For freight.
Eor Freight .
AiyerNNoN Salt /.

0;OO bushels I;ivrrp'ol, coarse For sale by
gNHj 1000 sacks fine salt
III W. FOwI.E & TO
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26


On the cork Of each bottle is a seal with the sub
scrlbers name, to prevent acception :nd if, tral,
IT should not prove as represented, be returned.
For the accommodation of public houses the .ubscri-
has bottled quantity of vine, porter, cider sc
IN whole and half bottles, which win he delivered free
ct expense. Masters of vessels wishing wine, por-
ter, &C. bottled, viii please give few days notice.
IN order that IT may undergo the necessary process for
a long sea voyage. The above liquors were import
Ell by the subscriber, and will be warranted pur and
uradul'erated. He expects hereafter. receive re
guar supplies All orders from the country (either
III boxes or dcmilohns) will be promptly attended to.
NJ b. The subscriber is at all times pre- pared to
CLARITY and bottle wines for hr> who desire it It
their DWELLING, and # required, frnsh clare
bottles and corks Of first quality
In few day, hr will be able to supply his friends
with Vino Vinegar Of the best quality.
He continue to carry on. in ali its varieties Dyeing
Securing and Bleaching !N,rino Ma,cLs. in the bes'
manner, on the vest side Of Royal, between King and
Prince streets, Alexandria.
NAV 9 y. ]. SALVErAT.
" The National Intelligenccr will insert the above
three times, and send their account to this Office
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26

-: y. Sugar and Oranges.
hhds prime Aew -Urlesn, sepsr
IL 10 barrels fir, sh oranges
" landing from schooner George Town. from New.
York, for saleby
dec S LINDSAY, mn e Co
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26

$. u Edison,
"A At his Boot and Shoe.store and
Manufsctoryon Royal 2nd door k4s06
from King street, has received sTasssD
49, general assortment of Boois and Shoes;
which he offers for sale by the wholesale and retal-LDw
for Cash. NIB. ork of all descriptions made to or
der in the neaest manner
6 or ToURNEYMEN wanted Oh the La
dies Branch.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-28
CONGRESS
From the National Journal Of W,5.,,

In the SENATE yesterday the bill r,t
preparations Tor the payment Of R,yoI.sF'
and invalid Pensioners, wa. order,d ,'O''0tsr
reading Mr.. Rowan offered bill I. .n. aT
ize q subscription for one Thousand CIV su'a's
Stock, on the part Of the United ,,.iad
louisville and Portland Canal Comm. mss
was passed 10 second trading Mr. HR"la
reported, wfthout amendment, he hin '''i
iinue In force All act authorizing cer,,is W.
diers Ia the late war 10 surrender n. 70"
lands drawn by them, and 70 locale n,h u"!
lieu thereof. The Senate then rr.m'h
consideration of Mr.. Foor's resolunn ~. :, ~
Nj. WEBSTER took the floor, in r.nlv ~. "'a
HAYNE, Of South Carolina, and spok. +, -; @'
hours, during which tine he comm,,d. %s
undivided attention Of ,he Senate, and AZ u:
one Of the numerous concourse which ,,.'oF
both the galleries aud every part Of III. r. %
Der not occupied by the seats of N, S.,.''"'
B fore Mr.. Webster concluded the Se,,.0'ss'
journed, SO tina! he will continue his REM, "
day.
IN the HOUSE OF REpREsENrArrts, Vac,
a bill was reported by Mr.. X NJ. Jouy,oy c.
The committee on Post Offices and u'~
Roads, au horizing he Post Master Gems
employ additional clerks. The clerks lsv,,
,horizrd, exclusive of lie third A,si.iap,p.,
mss'er General, are ten, two,o receive s,,;..
OF 1900, Two Of 400, and six of 1900 daily,
per annum. The bill from the Sensre ia ,r'.
the b idge and Draw over the Potomac w,,,.
ported by the Commi tee on The Dsre, t
Columbia, with amendments, The nrinc iD,l,,,
Of which is TO authorize the rorpGrs,i9, Il
Washingo on 10 alter he draw over The -sr,r
Channel, in Ike manner with that over IA,
Western. A number Of resolutions wr,p i,,,,.
duoed, and he Hoase then solved il.rI(irr
Committee ofthe Whole on the repo, Of II,
Committee on Elections. on the petition &
Rurl Washburn contes ing the rlgh Of J,u,,
w. Ripley Of Maine, the sitting memb,rn
his seat in the House. Without coming 10 an
result, the COMMITTEE rose, reported progsm
and drained leave to ST. agaiu
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-28

Society q reasonable compensation Tor ms ser
vice. As. however, il would no dnub be the
mean. Of introducing him INFO very extensive
prar,ice. otherwise, his charges ought to be
very moderate.
Circumstance Society ought also 10 be form
cd among the people Of color, " bond and frer;'
nv which means il would soon appear who
among them were ct servants for temperate
masters. As 10 the Lacua6!es. would sug-
eest the following mode Of treatment 10 be pur-
sued with respect TO them though not entirely
eongenial 10 my own ferlings, out il accords
pretty nearly with sentiment in ceiebra'ed
discourse OF the evils Of in,emperance, which
heard about month ago. Lei The Temperate
Societies. unitrdly furnish the means Of pro.
curiog the requisite quantity Of whiskey OF
the basrr sor!'' 10 the masters or employers OF
the int. mperae slaves and servants; and let
them have full scope and liberty 10 use II at
such times and in Such quantities as their VICIOUS
appetite requires BY his means the old IN
corrigible drunkaris viii soon be ex'inc', and
a new race uf Ill colors will be reared up, who,
like the Roman soldiers, will drink nothing but
wafer, or upon extraordinary occasions mixed
with a liule vinegar or sour cider, which, al
all periods, Can be procured from thai secu"n
of our country which. in wicked times, and un
Ill the late du,y on molas>es took place, sup
piled US plen,ifully with imitation Rum.
Having mentioned the ancien, Romans, !
mus beg he Ladies moi 10 be alarmed. IL the
Temperate Societies should ;nsis, upon extend
ing he friendly custom Of salutation, in order
to make discoveries. they surely will have he
Giscre ion 10 prohibi, all old men; snutf"rs,
smokers and chewers Of tobacco, Of whatever
age. from attempting such deli ate nirc- OF
service. RECllaB.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-28

the members Of Congress. Tha, arose no
doubt from the study Of he British Consli,u-
ton, where to gain an influence in The Com
mon. is an old trick Of the wors Kings and
wor,, Ministers. BuI In this eounry, under
the proper res,rie lions snd limitations. ,hs, is
restricted to the. highest Offices. and Iimi'ed to
those inthe m jprii} seems no neees
shy Of guarding againshbad prsc' ices aud dan-
gerous principles In England. you know,
the abuse was carried 50 tar 'ha, resolution
was Introduced in 1878 10 oblige every mem
Der TO take an oath d,s1laimins all receipts OF
money from the court, and to declare hr had
no sif', place, pension, or promse, but what hr
then gave in, signed by hi, name hope we
soaIl remove all your prejudices. Adieu, my
old friend
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-28

Mr. PRINTER From III best information
that Can ob,ain, the Inspectors and M'aers pro-
nounor the p odnc tiotf OF vnur correspondent
above the grade Of I" * Middlings," II. when
he has a good head, he would favor US l 'hiDk
he might occasl. nalIy give us g,'a OF super
fine. He es,n,rs profound knowledge oil the
nature Of governments; gives very good de-
6niinn Of the word hypothesis; and discourses
La, nedly on hedfhcnish and Civilized customs:
Bui, sir, / have an insuperable objection TO his
or,hogIaphy. !, is plain tina, h' is one oil
those n,oderu poll icians whip think good spell
ling Of no Importance You have doubtless
noticed ha, he Do, no, know how TO spell his
own name having f;ft out D; and that e1,
cellen, d ink known in New England by the
name If 'Egg-pop, bu, which we in The Wes'
cali Egg nog, insist vpon it, should be spell
led mir X, as in brought Or Kaughphy
Yours, KENAWHA.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-28
COMMUNICATIONS.
DRY roRryGAs-NAvAL DEPOT.

70 he Hon RoBERr HAIsr, Chairman Of the Cam
nittee On Naval 3fiiirs in the D. s Senate.
SIa: From the inyeres, which you are known
10 take in the Navy, and your ability 10 serve
II, it is proper that your attention should be
drawn TO 4 recent Iepor, made by the Board ut
Commissioners % the Hon. Secretary OF the
Navy, on the pIopriety Of tsblishing q Naval
Depot among certain small islands 10 tn Gull
Of Mexico, known by the name Of Dry lorlu-
gas.
Had the writer Of this communication no
other motive for Directing TO the scheme in
ques,i ion, Than lhr total failure which attended
. similar location, some years back. on the ne
yer. to. be forgotten Kew W-st-the G ,lgotha
Of our Navy!-that single one, ofi'seh should
convisce the Cover INNS n, of The utter imprsc'
ticabiii'y Of ever realizing the too ssnguine tx
pectations OF the Bosfd OF Naval Commission.
ers. But, independently ut melancholy Iemi
niscences, the writer Of This arncle has another
motive for objec,iRg to the Dry Tortugas as a
suitable Depo, for our NAVY, VIZ: the liability OF
all those pesiieniioi islands TO inundaion' In
proof uf his, factn. b-gs leave 10 ans' ribr p
rsgraph on the subjec, from respec tabl. Ii. e.
rary work now before hini,s which runs thus:
SIN the month Of September Of the year 1889, a
'shesvy gale of wind from the N e greatly impcd-
"ed the current of the Gulf stream, that the water
"forced at the time into the Gulf of Mexico by
the trade winds, TO such height, that not only
"rorgugas ami other Islands (Key West of course a.
"mong the r-st) disappeared, but the highest trees
"were covered on the peninsula Of Larga."
In conclusion--let ne en,rest you, sir, 10
weigh we'll the fat,s here presented; and af,er
700 have done this cannot doub, you will put
your reto 10 o sch. M SO msnf suy unwisc as
tina, Of ESTABLISHING a Nav Il Depot on a bank 81
sheiIs, elevated only about TWO feet above thr
I, vel Of The sea, without either wood or wa
,er.-sud, worse than al, with climate so de-
l, terious that 10 human constitution can long
survive i,sraysgrs DECATUR
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