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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
Sugar. Tea, Coffee, &c.

81. DOUGLAS have just received well select.
Oh i. ed assortment of ~.
GROCERIES, Viz:
sohhds and tierces sugar, of various qualities
Is hhds. tierces, and bbls mossses, OF DO
40 packages of teas, gunpowder, imperial ana
Young Tyson, of fine quality
1000 lbs loaf sugar, of different numbers
90 bags best and common coffee
SaLTVI.oose and in sacks
SpTES-Embracing pepper, alsPice, ginger
cloves. nutmegs, cinnamon, mace, &c; .;..
SpIRTTY-French brandy, Holland gin' JAMAICA
Antigua. and New England rum.
A lives Msdeira, Lisbon, port, malaga &c.' some
Of them very low priced IL. ,,uoo,, s,st;c
DIES-Indigo, copperas' madder' 'os"00'' 'aS''''
A'u Epson SALTS offs superior quality
SY1FF-Leiper, Garrett, Lorillars Maeeao ,,..,,
PaPER-wr'g and wrsppps ' shos bar lead,
ns,Nne salt petre Sc &c; the whole ofwhieh they
~ se wholesale and RETAIL on very moderate 'erms
jsnls
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
New Commission House.

>HE subscriber offers his services to the public for
the purchase and sale of merchandise and the pro-
dace ofthe country, (ardent spirits excepte and now
A CONSIGNMENT OF TOBACCO
from Rchmofi, viz: Cavendish in kegs
2 and hands in boxes
Kegs, l6 twists to the pound
Which will be sold worry low to close sales
ALSO FOR SALE,
Alexandra, Potomac, Farmers and Mechanics
link Stock
Washington s and sl, Alexandra ss,. Road Stock
Washington Bridge do
Marine, Columbia and Fire Insurance do
FOR RENT,
s,-.o The Block # Buildings at the inter-
MT section Of Fairfax and Prince streets, capable
ssS Of storing 1000 barrels of -four, woudan-
NJ swer for a large mandatory of any kind.
Persons having claims, requested opresent them
for payment; and those indebted TO me will be called
Oh during the present month: if not paid The accounts
will be placed in the hands Of attorney for coec.
ton. THOS. FOWEitS
At the lower corner of Duke st. and Potomac strand
march -
NJ The Winchester and Shepherdstown papers will
tys.rt the above three times, and charge the Phenix
Gazette.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
FALL Goods.

ny the ships Virginia and Boston from England,
and by other late arrivals, we have received
3 or 400 packages seasonade Dry Goods;
al If which were purchased with great care for cash.
and which are offered for sale on the best terms.
H"u q, JOSEPH JANNEY & Co,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
Fruit Trees, Flowers, &c.

aeN7< Mr.. WILLIAM PRINCE, Propri-
tSNk etor Of the I.nnen Botanic Gardens, near
sYS New York, has requested me to receive and
.Es4Ass. forward orders for Fruit and Ornamental
Trees and Plants Shrbhery Set catalogues Of which
may be had of me. Mr.. Prince engages to execute or
ders in the very best manner, and at the shortest
tce Applyto GEO JOHNSON
Hho has on hand,
10000 shingles, for sale low. and few barrels OF
appies also pure Madeira wines, IN all sized casks, OF
various descriptions, and as low as any in town.
marchS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
New Goods.

DlCHARD s. HOPKINS 9 Co, have received an
AZ additional supply of dry goods, consisting in part Of
Blue and mkt cloths
10 do cassimeres aud cassinets
White, red and green fannels
black bombazettes. cord circsssisns
Black Italian lustrings satin levsntines
Galeoes, Italian grapes, flag and bsndsnaa hdkfs
ladies and gentlemens gloves, black worst hose
'icsngs, domestic plsids, checks SC &c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
CHINA. Glassware, &c.

90 CRATES and packages containing elegant tea
GI sets. gold banded, 81 peices. do lustre and
celtic do g. peices, gold edged cups and saucers en-
ameIIed India teas, very cheap blue do, cut glass um'
blers and wines, ring, fish, comet and concave pat
ern China and glass cup plates gold edged plates and
nstre pitchers elegant usre Jackson pitchers lamps
blue foot and blue foun do button plate, blown and
Jackson pa,ters labelled and plain decanters, common
elegant cut glass do, blue printed dishes. plates, pch
ers bowls covered dishes and bakers do teapots, SUI
rars, and cream edged plates and dishes, mahogany
toilet box glsses with glass knobs do swing do PAIN
ted luted and tablet do, glass Dishes moulded; square
and oval glass knobs ribbed and twisted. do pressed
and square spindes, do plain with do. Italian looking
glasses draw do, pans and covers, with variety
of other articles just received and for sa'eby
der % GEO. WHITE, Auctioneer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12

Robert Barry
HAS just received and is now opening, at his store
northeast corner Of King and Royal streets, for
merly occupied by Mrs She,Ion, an assortment Of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
Consisting in part Of the JoLotcing articles:
Cloths and cassmeres
Cassinets and vesting
Merino shawls and scarfs
Thibet do and handkerchiefs
Cloth shawls and cotton do
Cambria, book and Swiss muslins
Bandanno an cotton handkerchiefs
Blankets hannels and green baize
Bleached. brown and colored domestic cottons
Irish linen and lawns
Calcoes and circassisns
Ladies' white and black silk hose
Gen.!emea's white and black silk socks
White and black Italian Grape
Burlsps and Scotch linens
Cotton yarn and mAnv other articles
Gentlemen's plaid cloaks
All of which will be sold at reduced prices for cash.
dec
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
Steam Engine.

r lindsay, HILL & Co. offer for sale, on accommo'
Idatinr terms, a new Steam Engine, horse power
and of the best model, made by Messrs Birbeck Co
IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
Nothing Cellar .

vUlHE subscriber, grateful for the encouragement he
has received since his return from Europe, informs
the public that he has on hand an assortment Of
Vines, Brovn Stout, London Porter. .4le,
Cider, &c
Which, he offers for sale at reduced prices, viz
per dozen. per bottle.
uedoc wines Of 1920, IS 0O or As cents.
Me,loc do ofl822, so or 40
Vim Blanc Degrave Of 1924. 90 or 81
Bordeaux ofl826, 5O or oos
Old Sicily Madeira, 5Oo or -
On the cork of each bottle is seal with the sub
scrbers name, prevent deception; and il, on trial.
Il should not prove represented, can be returned
For the accommodation of public houses, the 'ubscri
her has bottled quantity of wine, porter. cider, &c.
in whole and half bottles, which will be delivered free
NJ exnense Masters of vessels wishing wine, pof-
ter &c bottled, will please give few days notice,
in order that it may undergo the necessary for
a long sea voyage. The above liquors were import.
ed by the subscriber and will be warranted pure ana
unsdu,tersted. lie expects hereafter, to receive re.
pnlar supplies All orders from the country leItner
in boxes or demijohns) will be promptly ATTENDED 20.
N. B. The subscriber is at all times prePsrea 20
clarity and bottle wines for those who may oespe
their dwellings, and il required, can f"rnish c'"e'
bottles and corks Of first quality. -. s-;s.
In few DAYS he will be able to supply ms 'r'ehos
with Wine Vinegar Of the bestq9sity. n,,.:u.
". continues to carry on, in aIi ITS varieties. nyg,
Soaring and bleaching Merno Snans. IN ~. oess
.'smner on the westside OF Royal between Ains
Prince stfce"' p. J. SALVETAT.
mays ,,,,:r;rsnc.r will insert the a,,s
,,,rce times, and send their accountto hsomce.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
Cotton arm

V4TE have just received an additional supply Of Cot.
w ton Yarn, of all numbers; and shall constantly
eep on hand large stuck Of all numbers which is
manufactured for from superior cotton by the best
new machinery, and by master workmen and we war.
rart it to be Of first tate quality
10 mo 26 JOSEPH J.iNNEY u CO.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
Macon, Lard, sc

tNHE subscriber has for sale considerable quanu'y
L Of bacon, warranted Of good quality -.
LiRD. in kegsand barrels for family and retailing
.fko--
Aew barrels Of very superior SHaD, put up express
" tor family use-and general assortment OF GNU
CERIESss ususl.
fen 70 BENJAMIN 4. FENDALL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
For Rent.

sv,s Several large rroms in the brick warehouse in
-wa Printers Alley. They can be had immediately
sent l7--F
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
Notice.

WAVING filed the Columbian Ice House with clean
4 pure ICE from the Potomac free from any extra
neous matter. such grass, dirt, or any thing else
The subscriber informs the citizens Of AleAandrs, that
he intends furnish ICE cheaper than it can be had in
the district. WIN. Il. STUARI.
feb I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12

j mar9 GEO. WHITE, auct.
Mackeyel, POTATOES, &c.
100 barrels Nos. /, 3, & 8 mackerel, in whole and
ltiU halfbarrcls
$50 bushels } no,a,oes
81 barrels
2casks cheese; 1000 lbs Goldfish
On board brig Planet, for sale by
JOHN II. LAID.
also,
hhds imitation st, Croix rum
pipes do Holland GIN
10 barrels sperm oil
10 barrels vinegar
100 Dreams wrapping paper
100 grin,stones
Freeborn's patent ploughs, of various sizes
Plough shares. mould boards, &c &c.
march
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
For Freight.
Philadelphia Packets

Joseph HANDS CANAL LINE
80 One vessel of this
~ LINE OF P.fCKETS,
I'M vll,eav. Philadelphia for the District 81 70,
~ hmbia, DIRECT, ever, five days, say o-lo
I;es-s5 and sOth of each month, until further no
70, freight. which VIII be reduced 20 per cent on
IN, ,,rsre goo,ls tpIly 70 MI.
IfSEPB HYN9, No,7. North ,charres, ra''d.
TX KEYNEDY, Uashinstoa.
NV M9RG3t, Georgeto,rn
STIpgFN SHTtX, Aierandrlo.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
Cation Seine YMiMe.

q H. & g. II. JANNEY have commenced making
=. Cotton Seine Irvine at the OCC0QUaN EfC-
TORY. Persons wishing to buy, can have it made to
- .nve;ze oct 29-f
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
w aMted,
Cash fOY NegrOes.

WYE wish to purchase ONE HUNDRED LIKELY
w NEGROES, of both sexes, from IL to rs years
of age field hands also, mechanics Of every descrp'
ton Persons wishing to sell would do well to give
call, as We are determined to We higher prices tor
slaves than any purchaser WHO'S now or may be here
after in this market.
Any communication in writing will be promptly at.
tended TO- We can at all times be found at our resi-
dcnce west end of Duke street, Alexandra, ID. C.
dec u rankin & ARNFIELD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12

Whiskey ,Molasses, COfee,&c
f2 asd ss s.d Baltimore whstey
10 bbls apple brandy
10 do country gin
$3.50 lbs I'D Rio Coffee
S bags sup. old Java do
9 hhds bright retailing molasses
90 half boxes chocolate
bags pepper
3 do pimento; 90 lbs nu,megs
1 ceronn FIotant indigo
! hid Old Jamaica spirit
Landing this day from schr Cass Ann, and tor sale by
mar [P.S.] CoHAGAN & WllTfILE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
Notice..

The s esm5oa, POTOMAC
eA N on Wednesday next, the 10Th
--Ssus. M W., resume running. between
Isyr.sssssas W. ..h;nrton and Norfolk Landing
E1SsSi "ssu l y, the intermediate places as
nk'ng IN pa'se \. wATTLEs, Agent.
a. a.
..-rh ----------------
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
FRIDAY 0lDRNlNa2 NaAR0m ag, 1880.

Whiskey, MOlasses, &c.
B Ah IS barrel, Baltimore ~histsy
IL hhds good retailing molasses
20 boxes mould,caniles
s Saif do young hyson tea
10 boxes gunpowder and imperiado
so kegs white lead, ground in oil
Is do black do do do
400 lbs Goldfish; As grindstones
40 sacks fine salt
80 coils Manila white and RED rope, assorted
sizes
IS bushels white beans
With general assortment Of Groceries and Ship
Chandlery For sale by
CHAMBERLA AIN & HARRIS,
march 9 Prince street wharf.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
Tar and Cordage.

IN barrels bright tar
~ IS coils Russia corlage, suitable for seine haw'
lers
so coils Manila ditto
Just received and for sale by
march 5 STEPHEN SHlNN,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
" ebster's Speech,

iUsr received and for sale by
J mrg GEO. WHITE, auct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19
BALTIMORE MARKET-JAsuAHr 1s.

FLOUR
The supplies Of Howard street Flour for the week
ending on Saturday evening last, were considerable
The price Of Howard street Flour from the stores open
ed at the commencement OF the week al ~ o2i pei
Dbl I,however did not maintain that price through
out Monday, as sale wGs made in the course Of the
evening at an eighth less, at 60 days lot sold
ON the ensuing dav at 50 cash, OF interest added
The price subsequently, fell TO 3-8 cash, at which
price some transactions took place. At the close OF
the week the article looked little up, and on Satur
da, the principal holders asking a, and remai
ed firm al that price. The wagon price OF Flour open
ed at 50 on Monday but fe in the course OF the day
an eighth and settled down towards the close OF the
week At, with fraction more for very choice brands
A lot OF Cay Mills Flour, standard quaty, was sold
OH Tuesday at S49 cash, time with interest added
lot was disposed of the succeeding day for a.
six months credit without the interest being added
We heard of lot, sold ON THURSDAY. which brought
but 81 cash; and of another lot which brought "a
on four months credit Holders very generally asked
s. on Saturday
Sales Of several hundred bbls of Su,quehsnna Flour
were made At - 57H and some lots were taken at
IS
GRAIN AND Wm.Ar. But little Wheat came to mar
ket during the week, and That which did not OF q
good quality few parcels of inferior re were sold
at prices ranging from IS TO Is cents per bushel On
Friday lot Of prime red brought 80 cents From
& God to prime red, we think may be fairly quoted at
from rs 10 80 cents while those qualities ranging from
ordinary TO good would bring than from IS TO
IS cents per bushel
ConN.-The supplies of Corn were limited through
out the past week, and the few cargoes which arrived
brought 81 and SO cents per bushel
of RYE but little came to market; that which did,
brought AZ aud 4S cents per bushe This may be set
down Az the market price.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19

,,.,rline TO the aoportionmen, Of the repre-
-, bv the new Constitution Of Virginia,
800, will be entitled % one D'lsga;e; FREE
=, Shenandoah, ard Loudonn, each, To
.,... F,couier, TO TWO -Loudour and Fairfax
senatorial District The legislative
ode will cOnsi., Of 100 members.-Ihe Coun-
.,,ar Sat, i, retained, but reduced 10 three
.n,srs-the Governor 10 be elected. as now.
=, h. Legislature The right Of suffrage Is
r,.,d.d. aud he responsibility Of the Judicia-
:, increased. These are the principal fea-
,,.. of the new Constitution.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19
,er OF TIE DaAMA.-Our readers

act OF TIE DsAMA.-Our readers
ri ind in this MORNINGS Gazette, aa account
'l. ~, -, DAVIS proceedings of,he Virgini'Con-
j - :, is hardly necessary for US at this
''''''' .- INFO an investigation Of the mer-
- c..,s Of the new constitution; this we
~ 4, ., lsnsth, at another time. Meanwhile,
D. - N, words Of the President Of the
ion ,ba, the resull ofthe labours OF The
" ,;o, VII be 80 cast oil upon the wa
,,l sill the agi,arions Of the public MUD. "
-, c,,,,nrion has been in session lo3 days,
-, y, detail Of It's adjournment will be reac
-, ;,,,rgs., increased by the feeling and ex-
-, ,aIr,ss dcliveG by Mr. BARBOUR
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19

FIom the Legislature of Name we learn
HAT IN tn Senate, IN The eighth day Of the
SESSION, on the 6r,s;h ballot, the ant>Jack-
son NEE succe d'd in cleciing the Honora9 BE
JOSHUA HALL, Prc>idrni Of that body. The
cortland Courier says, had fry pounde,
Ossn Unexpectedly dlseh arged in the room, il
would hatdly have produced a stronger scnsa.
ION, than the declaIs ion Of tie Committee, Of
I'VE result. Several unsuccessful balloiugs
were then mad for Secre,aty-ihe votes stand,
ing As before, 8 ard 8.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19

In June, le4s, Margare, Jones. Of Charles
town, was exc Gated at B .ston, for w'ch -
This was the 6rs, execution for this offence in
New England.
. In The same year, Matthew Stanley was FIN
ed 81 with 2s Sd. fees, for winning the affec
tons Of John Tarbox's daughter. without the
consent If her parents The parents Of the
young woman were allowed IS for thsir attend
ance three days.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19

ro,ovpI.-O Our CORES pondCnls OF the Char
:. Ton Courier inform US that the schooner
:, ma, Armstrong, Of Baltimore, has arrived
,,.,. in % DAYS from Carrhasen9. Captain A.
.,,,, that he lief Gen, HARRIsoN, osr late Min
,.,,,o Colombia, and Cap'. ToRRENs, Mexi-
an Charge des All TO Colombia Car Ia
,,o, on the 1914 December waiting i con
,,v,cce for the U. 5 ates. The Usaed States
,,in Matches has been expected a. Carthage
a, more than month, to convey Gen. Il. 20
hi, country.
H., Colombian Convention was 10 com
Io,u,e It's session in January. Bolivar was ex-
,ected i, Bugota about he 2I'h December. Ii
bad teen proposed TO establish Monarchy in
,bs, country; But Ven, zuria had declarta ser
oppO,iion 10 such NyNttu, aud also that she
would separate from tive rest Of Colombia in
such IN event This lie eIm'ua',oD oi Vene,
zu,l4 had produced great excitement among
the friends Of Boivsra Bogota, ard /, was ex
pro,ed ,ha, the plans Of he mcnarchi,ts would
in consequence, VI d,rgo some alteration.
rreal Of peace betrer" Colombia and Pc
~, had been signed and IA fed.
Edward I. Tayloe, E,Q late secretary Of the
y S. Legation at Colombia, came passenger IN
the For una, ard 10 the bearer Of dispatches
for government.
We also learn ,ha, the sta'ement respecting
the III treatment which Gen. Harrison had re-
c.ivrd from The authorities at Bugo,s, are cor.
rect, The order for tie expulsion Of ,ar Bit
i,b Consul General, had been re-issued and a.
gain suspended He remained in The capital,
and would probably be permi'red to wal, the
arrival Of the Brush minister, who was daily
expected,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19
COMMERCIAL.

FLoun-'rhe wagon price last week ranged from
81 IS cents to 80. until Friday morning. when it
dull at IS, and about the m,ddie ofthe day declined
TO l2A which continued to be the current price the
balance Of that day and Saturday though few loads
were taken at fraction more. Sales from storeswere
made up to Friday at so to 33on Friday at 4 Is
below which price not advised of any sales hav.
ing been made shippers though We suppose It might
have been bought Saturday for fraction less than
the previous days price
Yesterday. the prevailing price. from wagons, was
81 l25 Occasionally fraction more paid. Sales
from stores at 4 II
Export for the week ending Saturday, 10th instan,
4244 barrels: 17l2 foreign, 1852 coas,wise.
Quantity inspected during the same period
Kinr.street $3.50 barrels % halves.
WHAT mo return)
Total 1926 %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19

We earn from the Annapolis Republican
iha Governor CARROLL took the oaths Of off =,
on Friday, III presence Of born branches OF the
ieci'la ure. A national salute was fired from
'hs C"leee Green, on The occasion, and the
""'ernmenr House VAS thrown open for the
zee plion OF the numerous visiters who pre-
'e'''d themselves TO pay their respects 10 the
GO,ernor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19
SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.
SATURDAY, JANUARY Is

.. oAIVNDAY, JANUARY TO
Inc Court met pursuant To adjournment.
pressnt as on yesterday, five Justices.
on motion OF the Hon, HuoH l.. WHITE,
s0HS WALLER CvERroN, Esq Of Tennt ssee,
w. vas admitted an Attorney AID Counsellor Of
Ibis Cour,.
NO Is james Boyes's Executors vs.. Fsiix
u'"'ag The argument OF this Cause was con-
Huued by Mr.. WIcKLIFFE for The appellants.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19

We observe, with pleasure, that our Cores
pOnd-nt from Washing on is quoted, frequent
ly, Sy The mos respectable papers in thr Union.
We are certain She hing exIcnua,es nor sc ;
down augh, in malice"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19
PHtLADELpHIA MARKET -JAsuAR, le

F,oua AND MEAL.-Our nayg ,tion continuing open,
the demand fer Flour has BE- steady. and for the sea
son rather extensive, at 81 So sales for export since
last weeks report, amount TO 6C00 barrels Sales OF
R,e Flour at IS IS; and Corn Meal in bbls at OCT;
no transaction in hhds.
GuAIX,-No Grain coming to market by water, nor
any sales reported except some small lots Corn from
stores at former quotations
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19
Notice..

4 MEETING of Delegates fromfthe different Fire
n Companies in Alexandra, Georgetown, and Wash.
House. 18th street. front of the Mansion House Ho-
tel Washington on Safsrday. 36insfant at O'Clock
in the evening. to consider the matters contained in
the Circular Of Dec mber last Punctusl attendance
requested, as matters Of importance will be brought
forward at the meeting.
Jan 1875
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-19
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
Steam Boat aurora. Dec. 81, lsa!

Steam Boat aurora, Dec. 81, 1879
am now about 90 miles below Ciucinnali-
the day charming one-Ihe Ohio in fne run.
Dins order. left Poin, Pleasant on the night
Of the 2sth, and arrived at Cincinnati in twenty
hours, distance OF 9 70 miles, and am progress
ing at the rate of ~ TO Is miles per hour, and
shall take tea at Louisville this evening. The
town OF Point Pleasant is small and the society
is almost exclusively to be sought for in the vi
cinity. The population Of Mason county has.
by estimation, increased TO $500 soul. since
the census Of 1920, or neatly double. This is
a gratifying result, when il is known tina, the
titles 10 land in the western counties Of Virgil
MIA are exceedingly encountered, and great
portion being TOO mountainous for much po-
pUla,ion. am DESTROYS to see New Orleans
This win;er-ii is only 500 miles from Memphis,
and the dtscen can BE- accomplished in three
or ieur DAYS II is wonderful TO reflect on the
extraordinary developement Of This beautiful
country, through the agency OF STEAMBOATS,
Time is overcome, space is vanquishec, and
distance annihlaled Do not think that | am
cxiravagant, or if Lam so, recolIect that am
in land of wonders. The navigation Of The
Ohio river Is now as safe as can be desired; and
the Mississippi, that bug bear OF former times,
is in fair way TO be rendered as secure as the
Ohio. The agent employed by the government,
Captain Shreve, has perfectly succeeded i'll ren-
dering abou, 500 miles OF the river as harmless
as a mill pond, aud will, in the course Of a short
period, remove every obstruction from Trinity
to the Balze. His plan is 10 run down The
snags with double steam boat: the bows are
connected by tremendous beam, plated with
iron; ne puts on heavy head Of Seam. and
runs the snags down: they ate found uniformly
TO break off al their point Of junction with The
bottom Of he river. and float away.
January /, 1880 L am now al Louisville,
having run down in a,erys OFT time. the night
bring clear and the moon bii'iian'. The
rs,e> of travelling are low, and The ab'es truly
luxur,ant. Indeed, The temp ion 10 rake en-
ex, vi sion on board Of steam boat, even was
there 20 object IN view, is almps; irresistible.
There are now abou, 200 steam boat. Ia COM
mission, and The number increases, perhaps
f.ster han tbs business. However, the more
The compe i,ion. the less the expense, and the
greater he iudu cement 10 travel.