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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
Sugar, Yea, Coffee, SC.

81 DOUGLAS have just received well select.
81 . ed assortment of
GROCERIES, Viz:
So hh,s and tierces sugar, of various qualities
SIS hhds, ,ierces, and bbls molasses, OF do
40 packages of teas, gunpowder, imperial, and
young hyson of fine quality
1000 lbs loaf sugar, of different numbers
20 bags best and common coffee
NaLTLLoose and in sacks
SPNES-Embracng pepper. aspice. ginger
cloves nu,megs, cinnamon, mace, &c
SPiRITS-French brandy, Holland gin. Jamaica
Antigua and New England rum
Of them very low priced.
DIES indigo, copperas, madden, lOgwood' 'ust'e'
EPSOM SALTS ofa superior quality
SyUFF-Leiper, Garrett, < Loriar's Msccaosu
PsPER-Writing and wrapping; tobacco. starch,
mustard, cheese, fig blue, gunpowder shot par lead,
brmstone salt petre, &c. SC the whole OF winch they
will SELL wholesale and retail, on very mocesa'e terms
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
FaN Clouds.

CuARIEs BENNETT has received, and offers fo,
y sale, wholesale and refoil-
Superfine black, Navy blue and olive cloths
Black dark blue and steel mixed kerseymeres
Fine blue and steel mixed sa,tineits
LADIES' dark blue and claret hab't-cioths
Avari,, " of miled drab cloths and kerseys
bale If very stout English drab and mixed do
Ladies' hnskin ami York tan gloves
Gentlemen's English doe,kin li,to of first quality
Flag, Madras, aud company bandanna hdkfs
Black Italian and English sewing-sllks, OF iirst qy
A general assortment Of cotton, silk and lambs
wool hose
few dozen of first quality ladies' black and
slate worst d hose
Cotton balls assorted, from 20 to 90
100 packs 4. Il ard so, German pins, quality SAID
TO be very superior to English
Rose blankets, heavy, full sized English, from . 4
to 1874
Irish linens snd diapers, Domestic goods
penprai assortment of brown and bleached cot
inns amongst the after of extra quality, liz int
,ation Of Madras cottons 3D.
A case very stout 4sheetngs
Two bales domestic serseys for negroes
A bale of 40 No. inscys, very good quality
White, red, yellow and green Hanhe's
super6ne, A and 7 bed ticks and checks
MEME TTt LNE and SHOE THREAD,
sent %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
Superior Black INK Powder,
AND
LIQUID INK.
WARRANTED PERMANENT

WARRANTED PERMANENT,
Manufactured by NOR7Ht5' W.aRRIN, Philadelphia.
AWE above has been fairly tested, and found "a pos
L all the separate adv antages combined which
have been considered sufficient recommendation to
the public of the various articles of the kind that have
been prepared in this country, or imported from Eu.
rope is confidently relied upon. that single trial
of the Liquid Ink, Ink Powder, 1.-THE latter of such
general convenience to travellers, and particularly for
sea voyages, will prove their superiority any Of
the preparations now IN use.
The public attention is respectfully invited to the
following recommendations:
"The subscribers, having used North & Warrin's
Liquid Black Ink, by them warranted permanent, and
to be manufactured from their fine Ink owder,I beg
to recommend il to merchants and others, who will
find, trial. that it flows freely from the pen. retains
its color and, where beautiful black ink is required
for deeds and other public writings, this composition,
have doubt, will bear comparison with any arti'
Gle of the kind manufactured in this country or with
that imported from Europe"
s1s Reed Egg e, p c:s:n Philadelphia BAN"
II HohfngsvorM, ESQ Cashier Bank North .msiea
Hkuhl, Esq Cashier farmers' ano 'Ieehanies' Bank
H. Leri,, Esq Cashier SchuydtW Bank
j Roberts, Esq Cashier Stephen Gnard's Bank
DR. samuel iaehson .f9iuna Professor rniyr Penn
Dr ucob Green Professor Of Chemistry Jefferson Col
Clement c Biddle. ksq Notary Public
TP AcJiahon Esq do
Henry G Freeman, Esq do
G Campbell, Librarian Philadelphia LiJrny
hGyb0idi frOfh0nOfury oupreHte C0tTt
John Geyer. heg;sfer Of Wills
Isaac Elliot, COnreyancer
isaac Hampaie. do
J B Nor6ry, Esq
John 0qktord Clerk ofths District of Southwark
~ " Sohomon County .9udito,
Coats Prothomotarys U6fe' District Court
TSCdrrr do do
GP Head do do
David Aepis, Esq President Pncnir Insurance Co
JR Wuseherer Esq On do
Jm,M, Esq Secy Pennsylvania Fire do
7Hos T!ymity .sctuary Fem Life do
il Pryor, Board Of Iieohh
" yohnHn Principal hgh School FSanh4" Inst
B n Rand, flirting Muster
Henry Br.siOto. DIN
Thomas " RaSer, Teacher
& Dennis0n do
- SfeCUt dO
Ennion Williams. hurreyor
Jennings e Thomas, .auc'ioneers
Knor Boggs Il Go, .herchonfs
Lhn Grgg do
Marcus Bull do
Potter do
Bwgn. H0od e Pearui, Merchants
yohn Bradiey
81 Taylor
For sale by DAVID MARTIN,
nov -2aw2m BOOKSELLER .7lex, ndrid.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
State. of Maryland,
Somerset C0uRfu.

SODaerSef county, 10 Hli'
GIPON application made to me u. SUBSCRIBE, one OF
L the Judges of the Orphans Court OF said COUNT!
bv Fleet C Chelton Of said county. in confinement
In the l of said county for debt, by his petition pray
ius the benefit of the nsovent laws of this state,
schedule ofh property, and list at his creditors and
debtors on oath far he at present ascertain
the same; being annexed to his petition. and the SAID
Fleet being "rpught before mr. by the SheIi OF SAID
conty, and being satisfied that the said petitioner has
re ded tor two past in the state of Maryland
sndhe having taken the oath prescribed by the act OF
1905 chap. ITO and given bondwh sufficient security
for his before the Judges OF Somerset con
" court on the first Saturday in the next May term OF
said court and at such other time or times AS the sai
court may direct, to such hterrogatons and
as may D. made against him relative to his
application and having complied with the acquisitions
OF the law by executing deed Of all his property per-
sonal real and mixed, TO l'aniel Benson. appointed
by me trustee to the SAID Fleet and the sai trustee
having given bond with approved security for the per.
| Torrance of the trust and certified IN writing to me
that he WAS in of all the estate OF the said
ne tone mentioned in his schedule do therefore
Order tina, the said Fleet Cheiton be discharged
from imprisonment and that he give notice 10 hs cred
tors of his application for the benefit OF the nsovent
laws of the state IF Maryland, and that the first satur
day in the next May term the day appointed for his
before the Judges OF sad court TO an wer
such and allegations asmsJ be propoun
died. tn him relative To his said application, that the said
notice be given by advertisement inserted in one of the
newspapers published in Princess Anne, and one pub
lshed in the city Of Baltimore, IN one pub ished IN
Norfolk and also in published IN Alexandra Tor
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY least three months before
the said first Saturday in next may term OF SAID county
court and also by advertisements set up al the Court
house door, in prncess-Anne, at least three months
Justice of the Orphans Court, S,
True copy. Test, GEO. HANDY, Clerk
ran la3w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
Cash FOR Negroes.

WYE wish to purchase ONE HUNDRED LIKELY
w NEGROES of both sexes. from IL to IS We ars
of age. field hands also, mechanics of every descrp
ton Persons wishing to sell v,uld do we'll to give
CALI as we are determined to We higher prices for
slaves than any purchaser who now OF 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-
'dence, west end of Duke street, Alexandris. d. C.
dec II rankin & ARAFIELD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
Paper Hangings. &c.

JNHE subscriber being AN appointed agent, has just
L received, and for the future will be regularly sup
phi. with, an extensive assortment of
Paper Hangfngs, Fire Screens, &c.
of the most fashionable and approved patterns,
Which he viii dispose Of at advantageous rates To
those who purchase TO sell again, liberal dscoun,
will be made The above beautiful articles Have been
recently imported from Paris, and are well worth the
attention of the public, being much superior TO any
ever offered for sale in the District
Dyeins and securing,
in all its various branches executed style of supe
ror nesness Cotton and worsted Bsrrsge cooured il
the best manner P.J. SAJNETAT,
West.sde ofRoyal, between King Prince-sts
nov ii
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
House Of Industry.

managers Of this Institution have placed with
Nm, ", william Mutt the principal part of the clo-
oas. gIse under their superintendent. This being
me-, a w sale az seys 1c prices, wiIl it is hoped,
mad ~" regular and early sales. The articles on
40 ire well suited for laborers and servants. few
,., oF Inspection at Mr. NoTris's, on Prince street,
N, w, osio" the old post Office, the remainder at
y lower end Of Prince street.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11

lVuNiE subscriber respectfully INFORMS MS itnus anu
the public that he carries on, al his old stand south
side of King.street, nearly opposite the Mechanics
Rank, Aleyandrs, the
Saddle Harness. & Trunk Business.
IN I'LL ITS H4RIOUS BRANCHES.
He tenders his grateful acknowledgements to his
friend, and the public, for the distinguished patronage
he has received from them; and begs leave to assure
h.m that with the aid Of the best workmen, and an
amre supply of the most choice materials he Will be
able 20 render entire satisfaction to those who please
to favor him with their business, either by order or per-
scnal application
He has on hand this time, and will continue TO keep
large assortment of the following articles wholesale
and retail, on the most moderate terms;
Patent spring saddles
Mems saddles, best quality, stuff flaps
Ito do do pisin
Do, do common do
Ladies' do best and common
plated and steel-btted brides, OF various kinds
plated and steel.mounted martmgales
saddle-bsgs of the latest fashion, and common
Velisses and carpet travelling bags
Plated.mounted carriage harness
DO gig harness
Brass and japan mounted gig harness
Plated, brass, and japanned mounted eaf'ole mar
Wagon, cart and dray harness
Pire buc kets and halters
And also general assortment Of
ELEGANT Hard Leather Travelling Trupks,
And great variety OF
THE BEST GIG e RIDING WHIPS.
Plated steel and brass spurs
plated steel and brass bride bits and stirrups
Saddetrees and buckskns, assorted
Buffalo skin saddle covers
Old saddles neatly covered with hog, buck, and CALI
skin, and quilted at shortest notice.
Old saddles harness. and trunks of all kinds, repaired
at the shortest notice.
nov p JAMES FhNSfNi'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
lindsay NiA 81 60.

OFFER FOR SALE,
N - hhds New orleans sugar
go 10 hhds st. Groix do
S boxes white Havana do
80 hnds n. Orleans u w India moasses
10 tierces do do
2 puucheons old Jamaica Ium
5 half pipes Signette's brandy
2 half pipes sicily MADEIRA vine
10 qr.cssks Marseles do do
5 li,lf or asks 'yeila DO do
10 or cask, Malaga do
IS Dslrr~ y r rum
20 -, >ortons .rn
10 dc Old whiskey
10 do ucs> beef
~ do pane do
so do Nos nackerel
10 do No had
100 packages TIN. consisting of gunpowler,
imperial, and young Tyson. in chests, halt
chests and SD boxes. Importation 1929
10 casks cheese
10 bags Java coffee
50 do st. Doningodo
IS DO Porto Rc0 do
IS bags pepper
S do pimento
Is boxes brown soap
SO do Windsor do
5 do CASTLE do
10 do mould candles, Woodruf"s brand, a.,
IS boxes sperm candles
90 do Cavent!sh tobacco
10 do fresh lemons
90 reams writing paper
10 do wrapping do
Starch in boxes and halt do
Chocolate in do
Sweet oil, cordials, pipes in do
Nutmegs, salt petre. race and ground ginger
Pimenio and pepper in kegs
Cassia in mats, bottles IN Ito, &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, 1830-01-11
Th"mas King,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

Ill. continues to carry The above business in
AT lis branches, at his old stsnd next door to Mr.
IAN Corses Lottery ofce, aud is thankful to his
ENDS and The public in general for past favors, and
Ope> by strict attention to his business, they vii; con-
4aae their patronage towards him. lie has Just re.
's'sIa fresh supply of
fashionable Fall Goods,
-N De able to supply all orders in his line of bust
ule shortes, notice. lie has ON hand all sorts Of
READY MADE CLOTHING.
Si also make up, to any fashion that NAV be re-
NvseG oy hs customers, and on the mos, reasonable
Tns for cash.
.aso for Sale,
c = carnbiet cloaks, Bombaxette do; and
I'oih made up in the latest fashions.
.iso,
a variety OF cheap PLATO CLOAES.
neS happy to Inform his customers that he has re
,Nm New York. nov "
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
FM Goods

ny the ships Virginia and Boston from England
IL and by other late arrivals, have received
or 400 packages seusoaqdte Dry Goods;
All of which were purchased with great care tor cash.
and which are offered for sale on the best terms.
&c, 81 JOSEPH JANNEY 4 Go.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
Cotton Yarn.

ENE have just received an additional supply Of Cot
w ton Yarn. Of all numbers; and shall constant,
eep hand large stock Of all numbers, which is
manufactured for us from superior cotton, by the best
rart it to be of first tate quality
10 mo26 JOSEPH JfNNEY e CO
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
Choice WiNes.

@ II. & S. H. JANNEY, agents of j. Fl. March
-. Co of Madeira, have received per brig Baltimore
and schr Velocity Just arrived from MADEIRA, choice
election of WINES of The following kinds:
l.. u Madeira
Burgundy In pipes, halfppes, quarter
G gl",a n,;,. casks and h''f'quar'sT''''k''
Part of Which is in the Custom House and entitled to
debent,,re, Q12Y-f
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
Cotton Seine HWine.

q NJ & S II. JANNEY have commenced making
=. Cotton Seine Irvine at the OCCOQHaN FAC.
TORI Persons wishing to buy, can have it made to
order of any size. oct 28 If
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
Dyeins and securing,
Steau Engine .

I lindsay, HILL s. Co offer for sale, on accommo
4 dating terms, new Steam Engine, 8 horse power
and OF the best model, made by Messrs Brbeck & Co
nov IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
.AAn,nnds

IN sacks fresh almonds. landing this day, and for
~ sale by WIN ID, MUTT,
dec Il Corner nf Prince AMI Union SITS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
no. 1889
To Warmers.

TOR SALE, quantity Of air Stacked lime, At the
Il very low price Of 10 cents per bushei, If called
for Immediately. JOSIAH H. DAVIS.
nov ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
VOL, vi,
New Orleans Packets

Having been engaged ia the New Orleans trade
iM .,h o,s schooners the TRANSPORT and the
S.IIff,GTVPS BiRGE. during the lat a season. S3n
soaSs<s1,s tssp SosG of he. e res.es
PES H' ,h,t trade. The WAsAiSsroS's BAa9r VIII
to sail about the middle of January and
2 u ,b,, sufficient quantity to make 1t an 90
hlF n halfa cargo, offers at either Richmond OF
co., ~ one of the vessels will be sent to either
Aeii save expense to shippers; orwhen such guam
'Aee l, o., ,s 10 make il of less importance, the
~ Ill he Maid by US to Norfolk. In point OF sail
p'' rrsses have proved themselves equs' it not
10 70 any in the trade, and the masters shall be
srs S viii be approved o Of CON
Norfolk, nov . ,.-, c,,;,.r
9,Jp.,srshurc Republican, will please insert the
~ ~, m. SIh Ieceuber, and afterwards insert the
,on., II, aud then forward their accounts tor pay
> """N' g.. & s.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
Notice.

TlHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
L the public tina, he carries on a, his old stand, south
side of Kng.sreet, nearly opposite the Mechanics
Rank, Aleyandris, the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
8. " Edison,

=. ID E0SON,
nA At his Boot and Shoe.store and
hanufactoryon Royal, 2nd door
from King street has received
49, general assortment of Boots ana Shoes;
which he offers for sale by the phoesaL aud reat-ow
for Cash. Nh ork Of all descriptions made to or
der in The peatest manner
6 or S IoURNEYMEN wanted on the La
dies Branch.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
Nnttling Cellar l..

yJ>HE subscriber grateful for the encouragement he
has received since his return from Europe, informs
the public that he has hand an assortment of
Hines, Bro,on Stout, London Porter. file,
tider, &c
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11

On the cork OF each bottle IS seal with the SUBJ
scrber's name to prevent deception; md If, on trial.
il should not prove represented, Can be returned.
For the accommodation of public houses, the subscr-
berhas bottled quantity Of wine. porter. cider, &c
in whole aud half bottles, which will be delivered free
Of expense. Masters of vessels wishing wine, por-
ter &c. bottled, will please give few days notice
in order that may undergo the necessary process FOR
long sea voyage. The above liquors were import
cd by the subscriber, and will be- warranted pure and
unaduterated. he expects hereafter to receive re-
gular supplies. All orders from the country (either
in boxes or demjohns) will be promptly attended To-.
\. Is. The subscriber is at all times prepare Il to
clarity and bottle wines for those who may desire it At
their dwellings, aud If required can furnish clare '
bottles and corks Of first guilty
In few lays he will be able t, supply bis friends
with Wine Vinegar Of the bes' qusGty.
lie continues to carry on in all its varieties. Dycing
Securing and Reaching Alrino Mawls. in the best
manner, the weslside of Royal, between King snd
Prince streets, Alexandra.
ma. 9 p. J. SALVETAT.
7 The National Intellgencer will insert the above
three times. and send their account 10 this office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-11
70 Rent.

Sa A snug . story House, opposite Mr.
EEfs Roach's, at Il low rent.
Sssi JOSIAH ii. DAVIS.
~ dec 10
Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-05-26

r,,is devoting Friday to The consideration
~ ,r;voie business, IN order to take up The
Iai,on bin. On motion of Mr. Bell, the
House resolved itself into COMMITTEE OF
tbs Whole on the State of the Uaion, Mt
W.ckbfIe IA the Chair, and resumed the
dsb,te of the preceding day upon the sub
iect Mr.. Bell continued his argument IN
sunnort of the measure, until half past five
o'clock. when on motion Of Mr.. Storrs, OF
New York, the Committee rose aud the
House adjourned.
ON Saturday, after the presentation Of a
report by Mr.. Shields, from the Commit
tee on Enrolled Bills. an amendment was
submitted by Mr. Earl to the Indian Bill.
The resolution, formerly proposed by Mr..
Carson, respecting certain naval accounts
was agreed TO by the House without a d.
vision. The BIN from the Senate, aulhori-
zinc a subscription Of stock to the Wash
ington Turnpike Road Company, was, on
motion of Mr.. Hemphill, committed 10 a
Committee of the Whole on the State OF
the Union. Several resolutions were post.
Doned. and others considered and agreed
10. and various petitions and papers win
drawn The reduction of salt duty vas
then brought before the House, by mo
ton of Mr.. Tahalerro, to take up the reso
luton submitted b, him to that eh3rt'
Some discussion followed, and the yeas
and navs were taken; after winch, an met
f.ctual motion was made TO suspend the
rule of the House, allowing one hour 10 the
consideration OF resolutions. The subIec
oftbe duty on salt will, therefore, come Up
AGAIN tins day. The bill to establish a
D9rt Of entry at Delaware city, was read
tb.rd time and passed. The residue OF the
day was occupied in the consideration Of
Inc Indian removal bill IN Committee Of
tbe Whole on the State of the Union, Mr.
Wicklifs the Chair. Mr.. Storrs OF N
York addressed the Committee m opposI
non to the bin, until 4 O'Clock, when Mr.
TumDkin took the floor, but at the solIcta
lion of several members, he yielded to a
motion TO rise. aud the House adjourned.
Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-05-26
THE BEAVER.

The subjoiaed article, descriptive ofthe
habits of the beaver, will be found full OF
instruction to those who are not familiar
with its natural history, and highly inter-
esting to all. There is perhaps no animal
which discovers more sagacity in IT'S man
ner Of living, and certain we are, there is
none whose mechanical capacities are
more happily displayed.
From the Christian Teachers Manuel for Oct
ACCOUNT OF ABEAVER COLONY.
II is now about twenty years since &C
companled hunting party on Journey TO
Detroit; where We were to stay some time,
to procure turs from the Indians.
We had penetrated far into the interior
Of the country, and had encamped for the
night in the midst of an Indian village.
situated on the borders Of a clear and
swift stream which enptisd into Lake
Michigan.
After we had succeeded in gaining the
confidence Of the Indians, fhey permitted
us to 90 one at time and watch the ope.
ration Of the beavers, and notwithstanding
all heard, could not but but be aston.
Isned at the wonderful powers with which
cur Creator has endowed them.
The river was about hundred feet vide
At this place, and they had constructed a..
cross 1t a solid dam as much as twelve
.tect across the base. The Indians told US
Trey had labored in the construction of this
win wonderful perseverance. A. large
tree, the size round the trunk of a mans
oody' had been frst sawed off by their
'eetl' IN such manner that il fell across
me stream; then they sawed of the bran
ches that 1t might lay level; many working
together with the greatest zeal and indus,
Try Some of them at the same time ira.
Versed the banks o. the river and cut down
smaller trees. These they cut into equal
'englhs, sharpened them at one end. drag.
seu mem by land to the margin of the riy.
'eT' and then by water to the place where
Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-05-26

i The rumb5 lf explosions that have Ia
Ken place this season are well calculated
90 im3alr public confidence IN the security
of our steam boats; and must satisfy eve
ny rejecting mind, that something has been
wrong 10 the management Of the boats on
winch they have occurred. We beheveIt
90 be a fact, that it Is next TO an mpossI-
bjity for an explosion TO take place, when
an engine is managed with that degree Of
care and skill which the interests of the
owners and the safety of the passengers
aud crew requires. We consider this pO-
siuon abuudauily sustained by the fact
that such occurrences were exceedingly
rare. from 1920 to 1923 inclusive.
In discussing thus subject, we are aware
that we are undertaking a delicate task.
Public sympathy Is naturally arrayed on
the side of those who have suffered so Sc
vereiy by the late explosions; but. It ls due
20 public Justice, and 20 the interest Of
those engaged IN the commerce and navi-
CATION Of our rivers. tina the officers of
steam boats should be made to feel that
they are responsible TO public opinion.
To what cause should the recent explo-
sions be ascubedl This question Is e..
aually interesting to those engaged IN
steam navigation, and 70 the public. Il
will not. we presume, be asserted. that
there has been any changes tor the worse.
in the mode Of constructing boilers. or m
the workmanship bestowed upon them.
On the contrary, competition and exoerl.
eace IN that branch of business, may far
~ be supposed to have led to improve
ments. both in the construction and work
msuship. II thus hypothesis be correct,
land we believe It TO be so, J we must ne
cessarily adopt the conclusion, that the
late accidents can only be ascrbedOo nc
glgence.
We we're, lately, among those who
strongly deprecated what IS Familiarity cal
led ''boat racing"--5ut inquiry has salts
fed MS, that the recent eatastrophes werc
not produced BY carrying steam toe high
Indeed, we believe 10 explosion has YET