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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-26
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ASHLAND, Oct. 8, 1851.
Ge,liiernen:

Gentlemen:
Ihope YOU will excuse the delay in acknowledge
ing the receipt Of your letter Of the end ul which
has arisen from my absence from home aud from
various engagements.
Waving the considerations that have no know
ledge Of the existence of an Anti Masonic meet
ing in Hanover, Indiana, other than that which
is derived fr0m your letter. nor OF your appoint
ment as Committee to correspond with me, 9TH
er than your statement, nor the satisfaction o.
personal acquaintance with you, will proceed
at once to reply to your letter. Its protested OBJ
iect is to ascertain my sentiments on the subject
of masonry; and the reason assigned by you tor
this enquiry is thus stated by yourselves: "As
we are again shortly to be called upon to choose
"a man to preside over the councils OF oar nation;
.as il will then be our duty and privilege to raise
sour humble but independent voice in favor OF
him whom we NAV deem most worthy OF our
- suffrage; aud as you now stand candidate
for high and important station, as your friends
and fellow citizens, we would solicit from you a
frank and candid statement of your sentiments
on this subject"
do not know solitary provision in the Con-
stitution Of the United States which conveys the
slightest authority to the General Government to
interfere, one way or the other, with either Ma
sonry or Anti Masonry. IL therefore Presi-
deut OS the Ontteu StatcSs Ut any sotucf tuuCuon-
ary of that Government, we're to employ his OIL
cis power to sustain or to abolish, or to advance
the interests Of Masonry or Anti-Masonry, 1t
would be an act Of usurpation or tyranny.
You have not called upon me for my opinion
upon any great practical measure falling within
the scope OF Federal power; but passing by eve
nv question of vital interest, within the sphere OF
its operation, you demand my sentiments upon
subject with,which Ihumbly conceive it has no
thing to do. and you place this demand on the
ground Of the influence which my sentiments
might exert upon the exercise Of an undoubted
and Important privilege which you possess as CT
tizens Of the United States.
A compliance on my part, with your demand
would amount to an implied admission. that indi-
sidual sentiments, on the subject Of Masonry,
formed proper consideration in regulating the
exercise Of the elective franchise in respect to Of
6ces of the Federal Government. can make
mo such admission cannot believe that whe-
ther I am hostile or friendly to Masonry or An
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-26
From, the Little Falls Peoples Friend.

SERIOUS AND ALARMING CAsE.-On the 18th
inst. as Abjah Mann, ESQ. Of Fairfield. gen
tletman Of some 70 years Of age, and his son, our
late AssembIyman of the same name. ION his way
to take passage on the Canal for New York, were
crossing the Mohawk bridge at this place, in a
one horse wagon, they were met about so feet
from the souti, end by drove of more than 90
oxen, the property of Messrs. Averill s. Sons,
st. Johnvilie, when suddenly the inside timbers
of all that part Of the bridge gave way, and the
two men with their horse, wagon, and baggage
together with o. head Of cattle. were pitat-
ed into the foamng torrent of the river, nearly
90 feet in depth.
The Messrs. Mann, on rising TO the surface,
each succeeded in laying hold OF an ox's horn. in
such manner as to enable them to float down 80
or 40 rods, when finding the animals likely to
sink, and seeing large piece OF timber approach
ing, the Younger graspeJ one end OF 1t, by which
means and the assistance Of Mr.. s. w. Brown
himself aud father reached the shore: their horse
closely surrounded by the plank from the bridge,
at length directed his course towards then, and
was sot out with the aid Of the bye ISLANDERS;
the trunks, valises, &c. landed on the rocky is
land Just below, and the remainder Of the wagon
went over the falls; the whole, however, were af
tcTWdiuS 'cCoNciCu, CASSPuoSs So"e o''S'SS VI
triaing value. All the oxen got safely ashore but
two, who were SD badly wounded as to be obliged
to be slaughtered Immediately.
Both gentlemen, particularly the elder. were
most severely bruised; but being taken to She
pard's Coffee House, and directly receiving the
most careful medical and other attendance, they
were finally able to be carried home yesterday.
Much credit is due to the numbers Of our villa
gres and others, who kindly volunteered the1ser-
wees to save the persons and property of their
neighbors on this distressing occasion. The
bridge is since repaired. so as with careful driving,
to do ''for the presents" aud we understand that
active measures are taking for the erection of
new and more substantial fabric in its stead.
Ssss = -
We learn by gentleman, who came down
the Rail Road yesterday evening from Ridgevile,
that the storm on Monday night last, was much
mere severe to the west. than in the neighborhood
of this CITY. The snow at Elicott's Mills, fell
about six inches deep. and at Syksvile, thirty
miles on the Rail Road from Baltimore, il was
twelve inches ueep, and drifted into very high
banks; trees were also by the violence Of the wind
in several places, blown acress the road. These
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distractions psexeu.sd the cars which 'eit bati-
more on Tuesday morning from reaching the ridge
until about five o'clock in the evening:
=, Bali Chron.
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TEzEATRE.
- Proper Officers are appointed. who ~iH r
:.--pidf,t enforce the sfricfest decor,tm.

s-.For the comfort Of the audience. sIoVEs
: have been placed in the Box Lobby.
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HANOVER, IND. Sept. Q, 1851


. hon. Henry C3ay: 8a
SIR-Having been appointed by an Anti-Ma-
sonic meeting in Hanover, Indiana,t open COR
respondence with you for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning your sentiments with respect to masonry,
we take this opportunity Of addressing you on
the subject. We feel ourselves impelled to, this
duty and to the taking OF this step, from the con-
sideration that in US is placed part OF the SOW
eregnty of this country; that on Us, as constltu'
ent parts of this government, depend the perpet-
u,ty OF our republican Institutions. the character
and prosperity Of our nation, the happiness OF Its
citizens. and che destiny Of millions vet unborn.
As citizens of this republic feel it our bounden
duty to watch over the destnies of our nation, to
guard with studious our rights, and to detect
and exterminate whatever has tendency to cor
rupt our republican Institutions, or set aside our
laws. The subject of free masonary is one which
has OF late engr0ssed the attention of the people
in many parts OF the United States. 1t Is sub
ject which is OF vital Importance. and demands
the serious attention of every christian, patriot
and republican. What may be your sentiments
n; on this subject we know not BY some 1t is at
firmed, that you are now mason Of the highest
order, and jealous supporter OF the masonic IN
s,itution; and by others, that though you were
once mason, you have Of late abandoned the So
ciety and are now opposed to the institution; 50
that we have been unable as yet TO ascertain with
certainty your sentiments on this subject. As
we are again shortly to be called upon to choose
man 10 preside over the councils Of our nation; as
it will then be our duty and privilege to raise our
humble but independent voice in favor OF him
whom we may deem most worthy of our suffrage;
and as you now stand candidate for a high aud
important staten, as your friends and fellow CT.
tizens, we would solicit from you frank and
candid statement OF your sentiments on this sub.
ject. We solicit this with the more confidence.
because we believe YOU have always sustained the
character of the frank and afable friend, and the
faithful and undsguised politician, and that you
would scorn to obtain the suffrage of the people
BY concealing your sentiments
Yours respectfully.
JAMES A. WATSON.
NOBLE BUTLER,
JAMES H. THOMPSON.
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ALEXANDRIA. DC.
SATURDAY MORNING, MOP o. ,..
Lord Brougham.-We have read -,

Lord Brougham.-We have read. MIL
mingled satisfaction, the speech of III.
Chancellor on the motion for the second 49,
Of the Reform Bill IN tue House Of Jo,d'
contains many passages Of deep,loned eloop..
many flashes Of real wit. and many s,ol'
biting sarcasm. Lord Brousham. al Iii,
ment, is decidedly the frsl uan III England /
course on the Reform Bill has the adJi,oo,,
rit Of being perfectly consistent and in ~,
with the whole tenor Of his previous care.
public life. BY it, he has added elevation !,
already lofty character. Contrary to the GU,
ton Of many, Lord Brousham, in obtaiuin,
fee, has not yielded his opinions or u,rro,
his views. The same liberal feelings and ,.]
which distinguished him while among the c.,
mons-himself an humble Commoner-,r. =.
displayed while seated on the woo!sack. ii, y,
siding officer Of the Peers Of Great Britain =,
equal to the proudest among them, Lord Brss
am, Chancellor Of England, does no, diaer r.,
Henry Brougham, the Member Of Parli,r.
from York.
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Dissolution of C0-partnershil

1--WE Co partnership heretofore existing under the
firm of Chsmbe rain x Harris. is this day dissoIv.
ed. BY mutual consent, and those having claims will
present them, and those that indebted will make
immediate pay ment, as we wish the concern settled as
soon AS possible Payment can be made to either Of
u.s. LINCOLN CHAMBERLAIN,
JOS. HARRIS.
~ JOSEPH HARRIS "ili continue the
Grocery anil Ship Chsndery Business. at the old stand
formerly occupied BY Chamberlain Harris, and soil
cts share Of public patronage.
NOV % If
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.per SO per a,m,m--C Country Paper IS.

Mr.. Clay and the Anti- Masons. Having ca
sually beardthe following correspondence spoken
Of, and presumins that our readers would take an
interest in perusing 1t, we have requested and
procured copy Of it for publication.
Lexington Reporter.
A.Sovrp IND Sent 9. 1851
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-26

MoNTGoMERY. Ala Nov. 7.
Fatal Pi ched Batfle.-On Saturday evening
last. two men of this vicinity named Chestnut and
Tyler. slept out of the Corporation. tor the Pur-
pose of testing their manhood. As is usual in
such cases, they were followed to the place OF
combat by large concourse Of citizens. No
sooner did they arrive at the designated spot
than the rencounter took place. After being en-.
gagged for few moments without much apparent
injury to either. Tyler cried out, and they were
separated. The crowd then dispersed. and with
the exception of few that remained, did not
know that Tyler was in danger. In about ten
minutes after the fight was over, he began to dis.
play evident SYMPTOMS Of mortality; medical aid
was procured, but all was in vain. his sun was
set forever, and his eyes closed in darkness.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-26

il sMNlA AOt W AHNN 1Or sale.
I have i21 Acres Of Land, bordering on the Col.
Il chester Road, about two miles from Alexandra,
which wish to dispose Of moderate terms. Shall
off it at public auction Saturday next, at Cats
Tavern, West End. Terms at sale. t..5..
nov 26---5ts HENRY BBEST.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-26

Unaduised. Republican, of yesterday,
gives US the following paragraph:
~ 1t is to be distinctly understood that
there is no admission into the republican ranks
for our neighbor of the Gazette. If he wish to
serve the cause of our venerable President, we
beg of him to remain faithful to the bargain,
manas cement aud intrigue COALITION.
Bah. What would this wiseacre think Of bis
wisdom, were to satisfy him that, within three
DAYS, / had received an official Overturn from
" ashington! - Cincin. GaS.
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, fnsuh TO Femaies.-Amms the inmates OF he
Watch-house brought before MIR. Justice W lyman
on Monday morning, was young man Of das"-
ing appearance, who was charged by two ladies'
ofhigh responsibility withawanton aud ilcen9ous
outrage upon them, as they were returning from
church on the preceding evening II appeared
from their statement, that one of the ladies when
assailed, Immediately seized the fellow by the
collar of his coat, and held him firmly until some
persons who were passing. relieved her from that
trouble. He was promptly consigned to the Gus
tOdy OF watchnan, who marched him 10 the
watch.house without ceremony, and deposited hin
in one Of the snug cells with which the new es-
adjustment is so abundantly furnished, 1t was
50 aggravated case that the magistrate directed
him to find bail for his appearance, IN the sum oil
$1,000, or otherwise to be committed 10 bride-
we'll. His father being sent for, entered INTO
the necessary recognzanoe, and obtained MS u
.beration.--N y jour. Com.
We are informed, by gentleman who was pre-.
sent during debate in the Literary Convention,
lately held in the City Of New York, that the Pre-
sident Tex President AJams) pronounced empha-
ticaiiy the word eclat with the broad full English
sound. As one object Of the Literary Society IS
said to be the regulation of orthoepy, we presume
from this that all effort will be made 10 produce
a radical change in the pronunciation OF all ex s,
otic words used in our Ianguase-that they will
be thoroughly Anglcised-making an exception
for law phrases. which should be left to the learn
ed Initiated. We think this would be the means
of eliciting many flowing period in these times
of rail roads and turn.outs, winch is now smo'her-
ed by the puzzlng reflection g How the deuce C:
can d-e-po.t spell apo or debut spell deboo?''
This AnsIicising may be considered peculiar
branch of the American System!
TErederick Examiner.
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We shall fnd about all trades and professions
the bad and the bright sides. In that of an ed.
tor, for instance, how much may not be said Of
him? Is it not sOmetimes - anxious" and ssdis-
gustful,'' and ''thankIessi" Is he not sometimes
forced "to soohe the irritable and to 6 persuade
the headstrong, and frequently to have his SER
vices requited with a grudging hand, and an un-
thankful hearth" Do not fools laugh at the ezra
ia of his nevils-and knaves misrepresent him
from envy or hate--even the most contemplate
knaves Of his own profession. But there is ano-
Their side to the medal, where the press is enabled
to pour food oflight over bcnghtsd land; to
indicate the cause Of Liberty. and to overwhelm
the oppressor; and in private life to defend limo
cence against calumny, and to restore lost child
to the arms of its distracted mother, as Young
Prather to his asonized parent.
Richmond Com.
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I'm adroit attempt in Swindling.-A gentle
man who called at our Office yesterday, gave Us
the recital Of designed hoax upon respectable
person in this city, which was conducted nearly
as follows. Early on Saturday morning, widow
lady, who keeps boarding house in town, was
waited upon by an individual who represent
ed himself as a sailor. just arrived at this port
in the brig Hunter, from Curacao, via New York.
He said he had on board basket Of fine oranges,
and box containing turtle she'll, and some other
valuable articles, designed for the lady, from a
gentleman in Curacao, formerly boarder in her
house here, who thus testified his remembrance
Of the comfort and attention he had received
while among her family. Five dollars were de-
manded BY the informant as compensation for
taking charge of the articles from Curacao hIth-
err. This amount the lady declined paying until
the basket and box were delivered. The swind-
Ter replied that he would give her forty dollars
for them, and added that Ne considered his SER
vices worth at least the triHe asked. After
while. he consented that the servant of the lady
should accompany him to the wharf where the
brig Law. When they had left the house, he d.
rected the servant to Walnut street wharf, stat.
ing that he would be there Immediately. After
remaining there from until o'clock, and no
sailor coming, the waiter was smitten with the
idea that it might be a hoax. 1t was not a
mistaken notion. No brig Hunter had arrived,
and the nautical charge DIES afaires has not since
appeared. GdE.
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l. As T N I G II L .

o, SATURDAY EVENING. MOI. &C.
win h.. presented the frs, act Of the celebrates Bur
lett, Of Fun. Frolic. Fashion and FLASH c'''ea
TOM & JERRY Or, life in London.
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ur Box rs cents, children s7s cents; Pi, 50, and
Gallery IS cents ~-----,
- Doors open st s, and performance to Commence
at o'clock precisely
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Virginia State Lottery,
For the Benefit ofthe Dismal Suanp Camel Company,
,s Class No II for 1851
Will be drawn at Richmond ON Friday. November IS
66 Nos.--slO draWn Ballots.
l do of 10000 100 do of 1000
I do of 10000 &c. &c. &c.
Tickets $40; halves S, quarters 50; eighths Is
To be had in a variety Of numbered
JOHN c. MANDELL'S
80 q, s1f7 y Lottery and Ezehunge Office.
Drawing Of the New York Lottery, No, 80 Extra
40 40 So 81 II 10 81 l 62 80
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-12
WINTER ARABIAN.
This beautiful and Il

- This beautiful and true Arabian Horse,
JA will stand again At my stable in the com.
H~y3'y Of brunswick, about fifty. miles
III ~ South Of Richmond, and thirty. three
So,,th of Petersburp-6gt.-,,, ,,v,h ...t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-12

enco on their progeny. He has here,ofore stood in
Kentucky, where blooded mares, are scarce: and
where the decided pariohty Tor the Virginia stock,
produced most unequal competition; yet, under
these disadvantages; he has produced some among
the best racers ever raised i'm the State, though il
was not until he forced himself into notice, that
he wos psronised by the breeders OF the turf. The
subscriber has IN his possession letter from Col.
Buf"rd, near Lexington, Kentucky. Ia distinguished
Iaiser and patron OF the turf) who has been breed
ing from him the last two years. He says his colts
are OF equal or superior size his colts from the
same mares by any other horse; that he has n two
year old fily, fifteen hands high; and his yearing
colts. equally promising; and that he does not be-
heve that any horse could have gotten Us good ra-
GERS gu. of the SEINE have also, u1nny other
testimonials 10 tho same effect; and from DR..
Lewis Marshall. Il mention hun. because presume
he IS Snown TO many gentlemen V'rgnia:) he
speaks OF the stock in the highest
ct their superior size and fine form. And, all the
gentlemen with whom have correspondent, concur
IN The act. that he has been let TO bloodcd mares
until the last Two years; that his colts by them
have not yet come on the turf. The distinguished
racers he has produced, Kassina, supposed by many
the very best race horse raised IN Kentucky. y
and others, have been from common Mares BY
reference to the American Turf Register, vol l.
Poge i9l, he is spoken of producing striking and
very superior race of horses in Kentucky.
March Ia. Iaf6t JOHN TUCKER
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-12

NWiRGiNIA:-At rules, holden in the clerks office
OF the superior court of chancery for the Rich.
mond district, the 9TH day of April, 1881: John Wnn
curator OF the estate of Elias Wills decd pltf .
against J. w. Toney, Chas. T.. Lee, and Cyrus PARK,
hurst, defts.
The defendant Cyrus Parkhursr not having enter
ed his appearance and given security according to
the act OF Assembly and the rules Of this court and
It appearing, by satisfactory evidencr that he il NOT
an lnhabtant of this country: II is ordered that the
SAID defendant do appear here the first day of the
next June term and answer the bill of the plaintiff
and that copy Of this order be forthwith inserted
IN some newspaper published in the C ty of Rich,
mond Tor two months succ essvely, and posted at the
front door OF the capitol, in the said city.
81 copy. Teste, WM G. PESDLETos. C. C.
NWIRGiNIA:-ht rules, holden in the Clerks Office
" of the superior court of charcery for the Rich
mond district the 9TH day of April, 1881: j. McCaw
and WIN. r. McCaw, pits against Walter Jones in
ms own right, and as executor Of Catherine Mccall
decd; James Robertson, and william swami defts
The defendant Walter Jones' not having entered
his appearance and given security according to the
act ut Assembly and the rules of this court. and il
appearing, by satisfactory evidence, that he is not an
nhabiiant OF this country: IL is ordered, that the said
defendant do appear here the first day of the noxt
June term, and answer the bill Of the plaintiffs; and
that copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in
some ne" spsper published in the city Of Richmond
tor two months successivey, and posted at the front
door of the capitol, in the ssId city.
81 copy. Teste. WM. G. PENpLEroN, G. c.
SWIRGiNIA-At rules, holden in the clerks ofic G
at the superior court Of chancery for the
Richmond district, the 9TH day of April 1881 Mary
Pendleton, formerly Mary Burnley, pitt, against
samuel Oyerton, Richard oyerton, and Benjamin
Pollard, dts.
The defendant Richard Overton. not having enter
ed his appearance, and given security acc ordg to
the OF assembly and the rules Of this court and
appearing, BY satisfactory evidence, that he not
inhabtsnt Of this country il is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the first day Of
the June term, & answer the bill of the plaintiff;
and that copy of this order be forthwith inserted i'm
newspaper published in the city of Richmond,
fOy two months successfully and posted at the font
door of the capitol, in the said city.
50 copy, reste, WIN. &. PENDLEroN C. c.
6 UGARS.-St Gro X. Porto Rico, aud New Or
- leans Sugars for sale by
90 OTIS. DUNLOP 81 co.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-12
G. WALTER JEWSON.
DENTIST.
WHITE MULBERRY TREES.

s'itE subscriber hos for sale, ut bis farm, miles
q above Richmond, the trees years old, any rca-
onable quantity Of the genuine Morus Alba, or white
allan Mulberry Trees; and tho scason is now ap-
preaching IN which they may be ,rnnsplanted, he ID
H'srous OF receiving orders from many persons rs
may bc IN Of The articles and as nc IL well salts
fed that the sk culture be ofthe most pro.
ftabe branches the agrculturist turn his atcn-
ton to- he hopes to br the means of their CT ensive
distribution through the State. They vii! be sold on
'casonahle terms by the hundred otherwise dcliv.
.rable in Richmond or within any reasonable distance
hereof. J. W. SAITH
N. Orders may be efl at Scott g. Smith's, E
?, rect Richmond. oct t-tavtr