Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-12-03

frost. and ice-at the same time we had straw
berries in market.
South Caroliaa-We publish in this morn.
ng's Gazette. an extract from the late Message
of the Governor of South Carolina to the Legs.
lot that State. Our readers will see the
T. views entertained by the Executive Of State OF
ibis Contederacy, anu the course he recommends.
TfNing already fully expressed our opinions of
the doctrines contended for by Governor MIL
Ter, VIC let the extract 20 by without comment
The present session of the Legislature of
South Carolina will be an important one. The
Conveiitioniss still contend that they have suf-
fcept INA iOrity TO carry into effect that measure.
aud the election of Mr.. PINcKNEY as Speaker of
s-the lower House, gives some ground for thInking
so. The friends of Union, on the other hand.
assure us that no Convention will be authorized.
In all probability, Mr.. H,MILroN will be elected
Governor. aud we have much to fear from the
rashness and impetuosity of his temper Cover
nor MiLLER. it is said, will be brought out for
the Senate. IN opposition to Judge SMITH. and
we shall not be surprised to see the old veteran
Of State Rights sacrificed upon the Disunion al
tar. The State Capital is said to be in good
deal Of excitement, and the attendance of the
members of the Legislature very general. A pro-
test against Mr.. PrNcKNEY's election, from
Charleston, has been presented. The political
elements are all in commotion, and the present
month will decide many important matters
whether for weal or NO. We cannot say.
-SNSD
We received the Army and Navy Register,
bv Mr.. FoRcE, and find it to he valuable com
p!l;ion. containing much useful and interesting
matter, well arranged for reference.
-sSSN
Having published the previous correspondence
between Mr.. BsRRIEN and Mr.. INGERsoLL. we
feel bound 70 give the concluding letter of the
latter gentleman.
Accounts from Mexico and Colombia, as al
ready given, represent these countries in dis
traced state, and the population ready now as
ever for - treasons, stratagems. and spOls."-
We have. long since, given up all confidence in .
he political integrity of Bolivar, and his late
conduct does not, therefore. surprise us. The
situation of affairs in South America, and indeed
elsewhere, is almost enough 10 make as believe,
that the English tongue is a prerequisite to any
thing like the enjoyment OF rational liberty.
-xsess~
The New York papers mention the death of
Mr.. P,RMESrIER, the proprietor Of the Horti-
cultural establishment near PtoOkiyn, celebrated
for his attention aud skill IN the raising of fruits
aud flowers. HIS garden will however, be kept
up by his widow.
The British Government, mas ordered suspen-
sion of contracts tor ardent spirits, and given no.
,ice that 1t is intended to substitute money pay
mcnt FOR supplies Of wine and spirits for the
troops.
.Hascnry ia I'ermont.-'rhe Vermont Lcgis-
lature has passed an act repeating the Charter OF
the Grand Chapter and Grand Lodge of the
State of Vermont. This is represented as having
been done without any serious opposition, Ma
sOns themselves generally voting for it.
-1Nss-
Enporiaat triai-The Philade pha Inquirer
contains the subjoined notice of another aud
very important Law Case, now in progress. in
the Circuit Court Of the United States for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania: This is the case
of Livingston, Nicholson, and others, against :
Moore. siahon. and others, and came on tor tr!- !
al on Monday morning.
The action was instituted to recover nire tracts !
Of land in Cumberland county, held by the de- |
PENDANTS under purchases from the common !
wealth of PENNSYLVANIA. The plaintiffs are les
secs and heirs Of the late John Nicholson, for |
m.rIy comptroller general of the state. The ie-
cI,lature Of Pennsylvania. after judgements 10 !
the amount Of upwards Of one hundred and ten |
th,,.and dollars were obtained against MIR. Mich |
olson, Tor debts due or alleged 10 be due. from |
bm to the commonwealth, passed a law authoriz-
ino aud directing certain commissioners to sell |
his Lands. wherever they might be found. TO sa
tisly these judgements. Under sales thus made.
the defendants hold their tracts In Cumberland. |
The plaintiffs allege that the proceedings ni the
LEGISLATURE in the case were unconstitutional anu |
unjast; and they hrinS the present ejectment 10
try the merits Of those proceedings, and to rccov-
or the property Of which. they. say, Mr., Michel,
soa died legally seized, for their own benet' and
that Of his private creditors. |too or three md
hans of dollars are probably involved in the final
decision If this cause.
The court overruled motion made by Mr. |
Sergeant to postpone the trial, and Ii Is no"
proceeding.
Inc Hon. Edward Livingston OF Louisiana,
" iIliam .Rawlc. Charles ]. lngerso', aud Ben ,
jam,n Tishman, Esquires. o! thi, city. are the .
connect for the plaintiffs. James I. brid'e ana
Jo' : d. Mahon, Esquires. the latter from Cum
b,,l,nd are the counsel for the dctendantS.-