Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-21

ing and deserving the party which raised him to
favor and distinction, as Mr.. Woodbury. did. Do
we not svince abundant, yea, I" lots Of ~satisfac-
tious"
A correspondent of the Petersburg Intelligen-
Ger quotes an act approved by General jackson.
April Esd, 1850, containing the following appro-
pratioGs:-
"For removing distractions at the mouth of
Huron River, Ohio, 1880 dollars SO cents
For completing the removal of distractions at
the mouth of Grand River, Ohio, 5,565 dollars
l8 cents. For completing the improvements of
cleveland Harbor, Ohio, 1876 dollars Sc cents.
For removing sand bars at or near the mouth Of
Black River, Ohio, $3.50 dollars IT cehts For
improving the navigation of C0aneam Greek,
Ohio, 6,l55 dollars 65 .~cents;' in all, 1895
42 cents. for the State Of Ohio. Then follow for
1iers at the mouth of Dunkirk Harbor, n. Y
l.542 dollars = cents. For the same at Buffalo,
n. Y. l5,4S8 dollars. For the same at Black
Rock. S.l9S dollars. s.For improving the nav
iga;ion of Genessee River, Y. Y. IS, 1855 dollars.
For removing distractions at the mouth of Biz
Sodus BAY, \. Y. 1920 dollars:'' in all, 49,
755 dollars IS cents, for New York. "FOr inn
loving the navigation of Mississippi River. 5O,-
900 dollars: Forimproying the Cape Fear River,
below Wilmington, n. c. 1858 dollars"
The correspondent Of the InteIligencer then
very significantly adds, that he has been endeavor-
ing TO ascertain how the Constitution of the Uni
ted States can authorize such appropriations, and
vet prohibit a subscription to the Kentucky and
Maryland T~urnpikes.
Indian .7PpouimeniS.-Thc Albany Argus
has officially announced that the President has ap-
pointed Gen. Erastus Root, Speaker of the AS
sembly. and James M'Call # Allegheny CO. Tor
merlv a member of the Senate of New York,
As commissioners to settle the boundaries of cer-
tain Indian lands, west of Lake Michigan.
AsSS
Messrs. F.. and ]. Blanch, of New-York, have
discovered the process of manufacturinga species
of naper from leather s~havings, which is believed
viii answer admirably for the sheathing of vessels,
and much better than the sheathing paper in COM
mon use. In addition to the properties of the
ordinary sheathing paper, it is believed by good
Judges that that leather paper will prevent the ra-
wages of worms.
There are nov in Rome no less than 10l for
eign painters; Is foreign Sculptors: and 8 Archi-
tects. Of the first description Of Artists. 8 are
E~nglishmen; Of the second, 8 also; and Of the last
none are English.
&Nse
Commercially mD5rtant.-An article has
been published from he Madrid n:fciGl Gazette,
ccntaining a decree of the King Of Spain re-es-
tablishing the government monopoly Qf Tobac-
co at Cadiz. The local authorities at Cadlz
sent mp TO Court il representation Oh the subject,
and shipments of Tobacco we're recommended to
be suspended until an answer could be had to
the application SO materially affecting the COM
merce Of that place. The editors Of the New.
York Daily Advertiser are indebted to a COM
mercial friend for the following letter, by which
it will be seen that all restrictions are removed.
CApIz. 9th May, 1880.
Dear Shr-No opportunity having before offer
ed by which we could acquaint you with the an
swer to The representation sent up to Court by
the local authorities of this place, we have now
the pleasure to state that an answer has been re-
ceived, and that the restrictions threatened this
port have been suspended BY the King; and
Tobacco is now admitted as heretofore, which
we mention for the Information of yourself and
friends. A small lot Of 81 hhds. have arrived
from Boston, and have been placed at $40! per
qtl. We Look for arrivals of this article this
month, when prices will probably rule from o.
to i per q%uintal.
The duty on Salt exported from hence to for
eign countries has been reduced from $50 to 50
cts. per last of AZ fanegas. Your oh't. servants.
HORATIO SPR iGUE & co.