Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-28

when we have proved these facts to you we shall
rest the case. We do not know that the compa'
nv will attempt to impeach the character OF the
plaintiffs. They are highly respectable mer-
chants in this city, and Notwithstanding this loss,
they have promptly met all their commercial en-
gagements and carried on their business tiii this
time And now assert that not particle OF
evidence can be offered. to place their eharac'
ter in an improper light before you. 80, Il
The jury gave verdict for the pialntns OF
the whole amount claimed.
We have been requested to give place to the
following address delivered by the Rev. Timothy
]. Harrison, Chaplain Of the U. S. Frlgate Java
to the African Emigrants at Monrovia. during the
late visit of that ship to the settlement. num-
Der of we'll dressed people of the Colony attend
ed divine worship, and the Rev. gentleman thus
spoke:-
How peasingis the scene before me- and now
deeply interesting the circumstances that attend
it. You are indeed singular, happy mgh'y
favored people. Redeemed from the land OF
SLAVERY, into the country OF your lore
fathers, in full possession Of freedom. OF liberty
of the means of Improvement. in the enjoyment
of all social and religious blessings, with the 81.
Bile IN your hands. the gospel and ordinances OF
the Sanctuary in your midst, together with the
greatest of all inducements set before you for be-
Coming great, wise and an independent nation:
These things constitute you highly privileged
people, and furnish considerations of deep and
momentous interest to each and every one OF you.
You are each concerned in each others welfare.
Thus situated and thus eircumstanced you hold a
high, conspicuous and most responsible sta
ton. On you and on your prudence. good order
and wise CONDUCT, depend the prosperity and we'll
being of your Numerous offspring You may pro-
cure for them all the blessings of wisely inst-
tuted and well ordered government. You may
present them as the fruits Of your industry with
rich and highly cultivatedfarm Some OF them
may be extensively engaged in commerce: In
short teach your children BY your example to
avoid idleness as canker of virtue and destroy.
as they would from destructive plague, and to
shun intemperance as the high road to perdltion.
By this course of conduct you may transmit to
your descendants the inestimable blessings OF
wealth, dignity, peace, honor, freedom and re-
nown. Or by your negligence Of the general good,
by your habits OF laZiness and intemperance, by
feuds, animosties and contentious, whether rell.
sious or political; by striving each to advance his
own individual interest to the injury and oppres:
sion of his neiehbor, you may bring sorrow and
regret into your own souls, and you may entail
upon your posterity the woeful curses OF poverty,
disgrace, infamy, wretchedness and ruin. U!
men. with these vastly important and deeply mo.
mentous obligations dcvolving upon you; with
the destiny of unborn millions pending in no small
degree on your example. how carefully ought you
10 live. Then let me exbort you, yes, in the full
ness of my soul let me charge you, to take heed
to your example, and to those things committed
to your trust. Take heed that no root of bit
terness or jealousy be allowed to. spring up in
the midst Of you, whereby many might be de-
stroyed Rather than foment and embitter any
rising anlmosity, BY adding an ilI-uatursd word,
as parents. as magistrates, as rulers, remember
it will ever be your duty to suppress 1t. Render
not evil for evil.
A word in regard to your local security, and
will relnquish this part Of our public exercises.
1t has been said you will have enemies to mo-
lest you your worst enemies will be within you.
Your pride. your unruly passions and your law
less ambition. These evils, If unrestrained.
will constitute your most dangerous enemies.
Subdus these, and none from without will dare
to approach you. Protected by the most pow
erful government on earth, you certainly have
nothing to fear. Turn your eyes and you may
at tnlS very momeDt Oenoiu thdt WlSuty snip
With what majestic and proud defiance does
she appear riding on yonder wave. And see that
beautiful banner waving playfully in the wind.
And yet, ifreqired, it would be seen to wave
as proudly and triumphanty in the face Of the
haushtiest throne In Europe. This ship. how
ever, is but single one of a strong and efficient
Navy, fine beauty, the boast, and the bulwark
of our country; and that navy commanded by
officers Of superior order. With some few
exceptions they are man posessingin an eminent
degree, = those noble and distinguished qualities
Of generous. great, tI9ty minded fearless, daring
and braves,s Such then is the Ameri can govern
men; such is tie American Navy, and such the
character of al. american Naval Officer. With
these for your sprotectien, your sure defence,
you have nothing to fear from without. Then
be honest, be sober, be industrious, be humble
und may God Almighty pour upon you the best
of heavens blessings" .
We conceive it to be a duty to publish the ca
SEES of death by Hydrophob,a, which we find in
these DAYS so frequently reported in the news
papers. Not loug since we copied distressing