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Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-05-11

Statistics of Great Britain. number of men, from 15 to 60. years of age, is 9, 2,244,- SAY, or about in every IF males. There are about 90,000 marriages yearly, and of every 63 marriages, 3 only are observed to be with out offspring. The deaths every syear are about 332,700; every month 25,592; every week 6,S98; every day 214; every hour about 40. The proportion of deaths of woman to men is as 50 to 54. Married women live long, CT than those who arc not married, In coun- try places there are, on an average, four chil- dren born of esch marriage; in cities and large towns the proportion is to every two marriages. The married women are to all the female inhabitants of a country, as 1 to g.; and the married men to all the males, as to 5. The number of widows is to that of wid- overs, as 3 to l.; but of widows who re-marry to that of widowers, as 4 to 5. The number of old persons who during the cold weather is to those who die during warm season, as 7 to 4. Half of all that are born die before they attain 17 years. The number of twins
 is to that of single births as to 65. Old Bo- erhaave says, the ehealthiest children are born in January, February, and March: only one out of 3125 reaches 100 years. The greatest number of births are in February and March. The small pox in the natural qpay, usually carries off out of every 100 it attacks by inoculation dies out of every 800. The pro portion of males born to that of females is as 26 to 25. In our sea-ports, there are 132 fe- males to 100 males, and in the manufacturing towns 113 females to 100 males.
 Indications of silver mines have been discovered
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-05-11

Dr E. S. DAVIS, of South Carolina, is candi date for Congress- to represent the districts of Edge field and AIbeville, in opposition to GEORGE M'DuF FIFE.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-05-11

Ihe Cherokees.-A letter from John Ridge, one of the Cherokee delegation at Washington, to MT Bou- dinott, dated the 1lth January last of which the fol- lowing IS an extrad, was placed ill our hands day or two since, for publication The gentleman who presented it, IS of ndoubted responsibility. On his route from Tennessee to Georgia, the pamphlet all uded to below, wts given him for perusa on the outside sheet of which was the letter. which he took pains to copy. Mir Boudinott is believe, princi- pal editor of the Cherokee Phoenix:
 ''l have written longer letter to MT Ross on the subject, than my letter to you which presume you will sec. Also, letter to Major Ridge, before this, on our prospects, which you would do well to pub lish.a Prom private and public sources we are in duced to believe that Henry Clay is our friend, and will enforce the treaties.
 Bear up my friends for two years longer, and we are victorlous-let the people understand that Tell 1t to them and be not at ease because you have the advantage of hearing when they have not; now is the time to be up and doing. As soon as our memo rial is printed, will send it to you We have heard that New Jersey is on our side This argument of Mir Wirt, send to you, is not perfect it will be made, when a motion is made for writ of Injunc- ton. You must then fail not tofpulish it; but it can be made known to our people, all by friends. My heart IS with tem and it my earnest desire to them once more.happy; we must all be united as brothers"
 It would seem.fro the above, that the last hope of the Indians now rests on the election of Henry Clay to the next Presidency. Judging from present appearances this hope must be very faint one, or Mir Ridge is unacquainted with the public sentiment. Thus it is the Indians induced by ariful and in- sduous declarations from pretended ireuds abroad, or designing men among themselves, to hold on lit tie longer to their possessions The same has been pursued for years-the same false hopes have been held out, and often as the time has arrived for their accomplishment, they have been found il- lusory. What subterfuge will next be..resorted to, remains to be seen. We think, however, that the prospect of Henry Clays election to the Presidency, will nt take this time; and unless some inducement more attering than this is held out for them to main, we shall soon see them quietly emigrating to the territory provided for them by the bounty of the General Government-a country well adapted to their pursuits and the best calculated to promote their happiness. Georgia. Athenian.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-05-11

Indications of silver mines have been discovered in Henry and Patrick counties, Virginia
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-03
Forte Pianos,

r HAVE one second hand, London-made, Piano for
L sale, cheap. Also, ON hand, two of LIQUIDS, which
I would sell oh reasonable terms. Call at the Office of
B. Hooe, Esq, on King street, where they may be seen
-or apply to GEORG JOHNSON.
who has several hundred ASH OARS for sale at re
duced prices. feb IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-03

Piano Eortes.

nNE plain Piano Forte, with extra additional keys
~ frets, &C
One round corner'd ditto, with extra additional keys,
frets, &c.
One round corner'd ditto, with draws, and a metal
lie plate, the effect of which is to increase snd improve
the tone.
One projecting comend Piano, with carved draws.
frets, &C.; extra additional keys.
The above are Just received from the celebrated ma.
nufactory Of Messrs. Loud & Brothers, of Philadelphia,
and are offered for sale at Philadelphia prices, with
expenses ~ofgetting them here. They may be seen at
the Office of Bernard Hooe, Esq on King street, a few
doors above Washington street.
AppIyto GEO. JOHNSON.
dec IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-03

Ni}. &o
fSTINTER, fall ard summer oil ineasks, and By re-
y tail; common whale .,i; beef and pork III bbis.
5000 feet mahogany yeneeis
= Do do slabs do l inch thick
$50 bbls potatoes, in good orler
10 VI. red oak - y slaves and heading
1 VI. hOoppolcs
Salt in sacks, Liverpool filed
St. Ubes and ground alum salt
Tobacco in boxes aud kegs
90 boxes sperm ca.di~s
Oak and pine wood, on ilooe's wharf
Which will be sold very low for Cash or good town
Notes THOS. VOWEL
Those having claims on open account are requested
to present them for payment.
ian
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-03
For liverpool.

=. The ship PIONEER,
inLeonard Marbury. master, wiz De dispatches
sSsa as the ice permits. For fse'shs q re" huna'
~ bare!s, or passage, apply to-
- %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-02
WRECK AND BURNING OF THE SHIP
MINERVA

The Journal of Commerce has been favored
with the following description Of the wreck and
burning Of the ship Minerva, by an eyewitness
HAVANA, Oct. 2Sth 1851.
expect you will receive this by Capt Putnam,
the late able but unfortunate master of the ship
Minerva, the wreck and loss Of Which. on the
Bahama banks, or "Llttle Isaacs" you wall doubt
less have learned before this comes to hand Bat
as more minute account may be interesting, l
shall attempt TO give yon faint sketch OF 1t,
though it will be in miniature, by a bad artist,
compared with the scene as it actually took place.
After leaving New York, nothing occurred wor-
thv of notice. having had fine weather and fa,o-
rabe winds, until Wednesday morning. 9th inst.
about half past o'clock, when | was aroused
from nv birth by the sound of the ship striking
on the rocks Most IN board being asleep at the
time, you may well imagine scene Of confusion
& CONSERVATION. In an instant all were ON deck
it was too dark to discover much, except that
we were aground, but as soon as possible the boat
was lowered, and the depth of water around the
ship ascertaned, which proved to be ] 2 feet, our
ship drawing A. The sails were Immediately
clewed up, and customary measures taken BY
carrying out anchors, &c. to secure the ship from
drifting further upon the banks. At o'clock, or
ders were given to tighten her, which was done
by getting out the lime, there being something
more than 1000 casks Oh board,) as soon as pos
sible, in hopes tina, the ship might float with the
evening tide-we having discovered il Ia b. ebb-
tide when she struck, by the appearance of rocks
near and directly astern of US. We must have
passed very near them. and had the ship struck
them, she must have biIged Instantly as We were
going =! knots at the time.
And now. amid the lamentations and fain,ing
of women aud children. the crew and passengers
commenced getting ont the lime. laying aside the
merchandise and more valuable part of the car
70. The wind blowing from y. r. and there be
ing heavy sea, the ship continued rolling aud
striking hard, which Occasioned great anxiety. as
in case of leak the effect of the communication
of water and lime was too well known to leave
any doubt of the result. We continued our ex-
ertiOns without refreshment or cessation, till a
few minutes before IL NJ. when the cry of "a
Sail! Sail" arrested our attention. and tie Joy
and transport of many was in proportion to their
terror aud despair before. For short time our
labors were renewed with redouLed energy
The sail discovered was at r. standing d.
rectly towards u.s. Signals OF distress were hoist
ed on the Minerva, which were answered, and
the vessel. which proved to be the Spanish brig
Leon which lay to and anchored about three miles
distant that being asnear as her own safety would
permit.
Our boat was now dispatched to inform them
of our situation, and their commander, Capt.
Bernardo de Soto, kindly offered to lay BY till
morning, and if we did not succeed in getting
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-02

Pry, convinced that his own curiosity and SaFIu-
lily were virtues, an unsafe companion, VINO ne.
yer scrupled to pay the most liberal hospltaiiiy
by the basest violation of confidence, man with
out delcacy, without shame, without sense
enough to know when he was hurting the feel.
ings of others, or when he was exposing himself
TO derision; and because he Vas all this, he mas
in an important department of literature I'M
measurably surpassed such writer's as lacltus'
Clarendon, Aferi, and his own idol Johnson
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-02

The Journal of Commerce has been favored
with the following description Of the wreck and
burning of the ship Minerva, by an eyewitness.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28
FOREIGN MARKETs.-[Per the Napoleon. !

LIVERPOOL, April 25.-There has been con-
siderable business doing in our Grain market this
week, and full prices realized for the good and
prime qualities of Wheat. About 1900 barrels
Virginia Flour sold at Sos per Dbl duty paid, and
some lots of favorite brands at SIS Cd. The pri-
ces of Indian Corn must he considered nominal
at So a 40s. Duty on Flour As Old per bb!.
There was fair attendance of buyers at our
last Corn Market. and Sales TO some extent were
made in Foreign Wheat aud American Flour at
previous prices.
LIVERPOOL, April 25.-In American Flour,
which still attracts some attention, transactions
to moderate amount have taken place, on terms
fully as high as last quoted
LONDON, April Gave have had in the
course of the week an abundant supply OF Wheat
and Barley, and a few carsOes of Oats, principal
ly from the Baltic, and good sprinkliDg of lat
ter grain from the east coast of England; but the
supply Of British Wheat and Barley has been
small. The great abundance OF Foreign Wheat
on sale, causes great caution on the part of the
millers; few of them, although we had a numer.
Gus attendance to-day, could be induced to buy.
The sales were to very limited extent, and es-
cept for the finest qualities, rather lower terms
than were paid on Monday.
Extract Of q letter datei liverpool .4prI %.
Cotton continues steady, with the exception Of
Sea Islands, which have declined to / per h.
Flour continues steady-S6s to Sos I'D Philadel-
pha, and n. Y. Western Canal 81 to SIS cd,
duty paid.
Ministers having been virtually defeated in the
Reform Bill, Parliament has been dissolved, so
that we are in doubt when the proposed duty of
{ on Cotton will come into operation. Govern
ment have the power of putting it into effect, but
whether they will do so now, or wait until the
new Parliament is formed, is yet uncertain.
Coverseed continues dull, and Flaxseed is in
but little demand.
GRAIN AVERAGES. The following are the
averages of Grain, made up to the week ending
April Is, which govern the market till 28th April
inclusive Wheat 70s 3D..
Aggregate average of six weeks, which governs
duty-Wheat II sd.
The amount of Wheat imported into the Unit
ed Kingdom from foreign countries during the
month Of April, was al0,sl qrs.; Indian Corn,
| 9, SOC; Flour, 2l3,l80 cwt.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28

ATTEMPTS were made to introduce the insurrec-
tionary act III the south.
The sufferings Of the poor in the west and south
still continue.
A letter from Forbach, dated April IS, says:
&" Travellers from Germany assure Us that there
is a great increase Of activity placing Mayence
in a state of defence. The twenty thousand men
which are to form the garrison Of it, will be tenn
porarily cautioned. The Austriaus. and the SOL
diers Of the Confederate Of the Rhine, on the
right Of the road as far as Abbey, and the Prus-
slams to the left along the Rhine"
Within few days about "a pieces Of cannon,
drawn by post horses, have passed through Wetz-
lar. They came from Erfurth, aud were destin-
ed for Coblentz.
The provisioning of Londau and Luxembourg
continued without interruption.
FRANCE AND PORTUGAL.
A rupture between France and Portugal seems
to become every day more imainent. A short
time ago, - the MONSTER" as Don Miguel is call
ed, caused Frenchman, named Bonhomme, to
be fogged through the streets OF Lisbon, in the
midst of taunts upon his cou1try rand these pa
pers now report upon his having first prohibited
Portuguese pilots from going tofhe assistance of
two French ships coming up the Tagus, and then
taking the captains to task for presuming to sail
without such guides. The English Agent is said
to concur with the French in the view which is
taken of Don Miguel's conduct, and there may
be some prospect Of the wretch'a career drawing
to close
The French Government are about remonstrat-
ing with Don Miguel after manner more effec.
tual than they have employed sH'regotiatlng with
other Courts. They insist on the Judge who
condemned the unfortunate Frenchman in Lis
bon being dismissed, and the ilegality of the SEN
tence acknow lodged in the Lisbon Gazette
These requests must be complied with.
SWEDEN.
STOCKHOLM, April lon the a9d ult. seven
ships, laden with wheat, sailed from Mamoe for
England. Several English ships were expected,
for.which cargoes of wheat had been purchased
by Danish agents. rhe expectation OF corn from
our kingdom remains free, Notwithstanding the
scarcity in some places, while Importation IS rem
dered Impossible by high duties.
One Of our journals afirms that orders have
been sent To Carlscroha to put all the ships OF our
feet into such state that they may be armed and
equipped at the shortest notice.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28
VIM. M. Morrison

IIAs lust received OH sale the following interesting
Ia works, viz:
Bickersteth on Prayers do ON the ores supper
49,, n;fHcul,;es OF Romsnisn; do do of lnfdelity;
snrarue's Lectures; Christian Ministry, in Volumes
u.s. Hints on Extemporaneous Preaching; Thco'o
pica Class Books Consistency, tale by Charlotte En-
sabe,h; Swans Letters on Missions; rSyg'o. D,om
aohn Henry Hobart d. d. Bishop Of New York. with
Wni z,h, Part LIST, of the Library Of Entertaining
knowledge This beautiful work, which proves 10 be
no, only the most entertaining but one OF the os! use
g. rs.e;ye as well as TO deserve extended and DAT
" increasing encourag !, is published under if
he er;ntendence of the British Society tor the nf
fusion of Useful knowledge, and reprinted page foE
page with the London edition. rnee ~ GEMS fS'''
Also. the 8s,h No. of the London Quarterly Review
!, received, and ready for delivery TO SUBSCRIBER
may 28-6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28
NEw-YoRK. May 26.

NEw-YoRx, May 26.
Turn Out-At an early hour yesterday morn
Ing, several hundred journeymen carpenters as
seInbed In the rear of the Merchants Exchange,
and paraded the streets where new building were
going up, in order to induce others to break OIL
and Join them. They said they required 12a
cents advance, the wages being 81 s7l, and they
insisted on 81 so per day. When they passed
the Exchange they appeared in good humor, and
said the Bosses took advantage Of them in win
ter. when work was scarce, and it was no more
than right that they should have their tern now
when work was abundant and hands compare
lively few-DaIy .4dvrrtiser.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28
DIED..

In the City of New York, Mr. WILLIAM HAY.
MAN, eldest sou of Capt. Casper Haynian, of
this place.
To die, is as natural as to be born; but when
those to whom we have been united BY the ties OF
friendship. those whom we have respected and es-
teemed are taken from among US, nature and hu-
manly teach us to mourn over our loss' to
drop tear to the memory Of those we loved,
whilst the bright hope, of still brighter immor-
taitv, reminds US to put our trpst IN Him who
elveth, and who taketh away. The lesson often
proves salutary, in teaching US to prepare our
selve to follows those of our friends, who have
preceded us on the journey to that bourne, from
whence no traveller returns. J.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28

sbANAWAY from the subscriber living near Upper
/ vile, Fauquier County, Virginia, slave named
INT HONY,
known in and about Alexandra, ID C.. as Anthony
Williams lie is about six feet in height and stouy
made supposed be about 48 years old, but from the
badness the OF bis head, looks older ofcop-
per complexion. cunning countenance, and plausible
manner Anthony left my farm in the vicinity of Up
per.ie on the 3ls. oil last March, with pass allowing
him to pass and return from Fairfax Court House,
written four days from that date. have reason to be.
ieve thst during his absence he procured pass in
tended for another slave named Daniel, authorizing
his passage to and from Baltimore, within six
or eight days from the date thereof The date Of said
pass was probably "a April, 1851, White Chimneys.
Loudoun County, Va. Itis conjectured, from Antho.
n,'s former habits (hAvipg been salor) that he has
made for Baltimore or some other port, where he
may have found employment the wharf or on board
of some ship II is possible that he may be employed
on the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal.
The above reward will paid for experimenting and
securing him 80 that get him again, and all reason
able charges in addition for his delivery to me, at my
residence Uppervills, Va. or to Mr. John Lloyd
Alexandra. ID. 1t is expected that any passes in
bis possession on bis apprehension will be promptly
secured CHARLES L. POWELL'
may 27-eo3w
~ National Intelligencer twice week four weeks,
and charge this Office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28
$50 Reward.

nANAWAY on the 23d inst from the subscriber,
IL living near Middleburg Loudoun County, Va. a
negro man named
STEPHEN,
between so aud 40 years Of age, about feet or IN
ches high not very bIsck; had his toes frost bitten
wheua boy. (bef,rc purchased him) which occasions
him to walk pretty much on his heels, He may BE- ca
silly detect ed examination he is rather ignorant,
but speaks boldly AT times. His countenance is tole-
rsby good; he took with him twilied lnsey tight
grey coat nsey vest. blue wrappers, two pair home
made cotton snd linen pan,sloons. cotton shirts, and an
oil white fur hat. he was brought from Maryland
when youth,
Iwin give $40 for his apprehension md confn cment
in JAIL iftakcn in the State of Virginia. $50 ftsken
out of The State; aud in either all reasonable char
ges if brought home JESSE McVElGH
may 23-eO4w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28
COMMERCIAL.
NEW-YORK MARKET-MAx e6.

The news by the Napoleon, to the cath April,
is considered little less favorable for the Grain
market. Flour is consequently in less demand,
and holders rather disposed to recede little
In the absence of sales, we continue the rates of
Wednesday, VIZ: Canal brands, IS g. a E, and
fancy brands 6 %; Georgetown and Alexandra,
IS; New York, 5 Is; Troy, s7.-Daily i'd
vertiSer. Second Edition,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28
SALES AT AUCTION.
BY RICHARD wR1GHT.-on Monday.
splenaid Furniture at auction.

Splendid Furniture at aMcti ion.
nv MONDAY NEXT, 3oth instant, commencing
~ At 10 oclpck, A ~ shall sell, at the residence
of the Hon ~ Van buren,, very extensive selection
of splendid
Drauiag Room, Parlor, & Chamber Furniture,
Being of the most modern style and best workman.
ship-smongst which are:
Elegant Brazil wood sdebosrd, and
Best hair sofas and easy chairs
Elegant mirrors and msntel glasses
Bronze msntel lamps and lustres
Time piece and chandelier
Views, prints, &c of most approved artists, hand.
somely framed
handsome mahogany. pillar and claw, Dining
Pembroke aud ceatre tables
Bookstand, piano forte
Rch china, dining dessert, breakfast and tea sets
Do cut glass decanters, wines, champagnes, tum'
blers, gabets, &c.
DO savers. castots, liquor stand, cake baskets
Wine coolers, knives and forks
Desert, tea and table spoons
Best mahogany and other bedstesds and hangngsi
hair mattresses
Do feather beds, toilet bureaus
Mahogany washstands, dressing glasses
Bureaus, rush chairs, with most articles Of cham
ber furniture to correspond
One bar0uchette and stable furniture
Apew eligiby situated in st. Johns Church
Terms offs On all sums Of and over $50, ere.
dit Of six months, for approved endorsed notes. and
all articles be settled for the day after the sale.
The house will be open Saturday, the 18th inst.
for the inspection Of this elegant cole ction.
RICHARD WRIGHT, Auct.
Washington, may Is dts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28
ALEXANDRIA, d. G.
SATURDAY EFENLNG, My 20, 1881.

The interesting nature and importance of the
Foreign News brought by to-day's Northern mail,
induce US to anticipate the publication of Mon
days paper, and issue the Gazette this evening.
Some matter already in type is excluded by the
news, to which every thing atfTesent yields in
interest.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28
$40 Reward.

ID ANYWAY, on the 22d instant. from the subscrib.
l. ers, living in Alexandria. ID. C NEGRO boy named
Ell MIDDLETON,
generally called Eli tie has been living with Mr..
John M.i,r in Alexandra. at his sop factory. and
r understands something in that line He is about 10
wears of age neatly made, about feet or inches
high, lie is black color, has pleasing countenance
and shows his teeth when he talks. Hs clothing was
blush colored panaloons new, and dark csssnett
roundabout, black fur ha, pretty much worn he may
have other clothing.
The above reward will be given for the said boy,
and all reasonable charg es paid if brought home.
Masters Of vessels and others forewarned from
hsrborng or employing said boy.
may 26--H JESSE RYE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28
BY GEORGE WHITE.
Real Estate for sale.

Reai Estate tOr sale.
I'm THURSDAY, the ID June, at II o'clock, will be
- sold on the premises,
A LOT OF GROUND
on Washington between Princess and Oronoko streetss
recently held by the administrative Of Thomas Brad
dock deceased fronting Washington street ID feet,
and running back 1913 feet inches, on which is
s.A SMiLL UOODEN BUILDING.
ssu This property is subject TO an annual ground
rent OF S22 so. Terms cash.
BY order: GEO. WHITE, Auet.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28

An error was inadvertently committed in quot
ing the price of Flour in Saturdays Gazette. In
seVera! instances. IS II, &cs, was used instead
of "a II, &c. Our price-Ss IT is always SO
accurate, that we regret this missrke.