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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01

ms. To determine. ask why Mr.. Calhouns
morality was 50 relax when approached by Mayor
Hamilton in Washington in February, "'2S. see
Telegraph e5th inst The Major. they being
both warmly engaged on the same side IN "a
political contest.) did not scruple to approach
MIR. Calhoun in order to ascertain ''whm hod pas
sed in The Cabinet on the Seminole question, q the
conversation was carried on with the freedom that
is usual" between persons SO allied. MIR. hamli-
ton had applied BY letter to Mr.. Forsyth the 18th
january 1885, to obtain communication from
Mr.. Crawford, Of the same nature, and having
received written anwer, he was naturally I'M
willing to repeat that Pari OF the conversation
with MIR. Calhoun "whch it was understood
was not to be considered as confdential' unless
ne had it committed to writing. Mr.. Cslhoun's
cvas,ve letter Of the Cd March 1923, is not an
extraordinary one. under the circumstances in
which he was placed. He had manltesty been
free in his oral communications to the Major
about Cabinet measures, but when asked to assent
to statement Of as much as :',Cas understood not
to be confdenfiGl' in order that Major Lewis,
a friend of Gen. Jacksou's, might be confirmed
in the truth, he becomes alarmed by the ''spe-
cifc" object in view. and without pretending
that Major III. misstated the conversation, he
flew of from the point Of enquiry to utter homl-
" upon the sacred character Of Cabinet proceed
in.s. talrealy d,rcgarded BY himself; to apply
in strain Of rolomontade, the most abusive cpl
thets TO the conduct of those opposed to General
Jackson's election. and to affect to believe that
the preservation of the constitution and govern
ment depended on his election. Except that the
designing and vndictiye deserve their reward,
Mr. Cahoun's condition might be commsserated:
One or two more such supplements" TO his
Book" and the personshe has assai!ed may con-
sign him to himself
l beg you to pardon this occupation Of space
in your columns. 1t was my design merely tn
invite the attention of your readers in short par
agraph to the hostility between Mr. Calhoun's
principles and practice ;but cannnt forbear mere
to express infinite surprise and regret. that gen.
teman of his character and station should, in his
correspondence, while uniting in efforts to - put
down the last administration, have descended to
the use Of violent and vulgar viuperation; and
now, in the mespirit.mpute to his late allies the
most dishonorable motives Of conduct, and apply
to them such epithets as gentlemen, however in.
censed, never use in reference to each other and
which cannot enIighten the minds or elevate the
taste of his readers.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01
A VIRGINIAN.

Mr. Cahouns dilemma recalls to the writer's re.
collection curious anecdoe related by friend who
had il from an eye witness
AgCntlemar connected with some Lodge, or "Ca
hinct Council where secresy is to be observed
point OF honor. heard of disclosure affecting his in
terests or feelings Al the assembly of masons
members, the ordina, business being disposed Of he
rose from his seat" and in due form delivered i'm
pressive address, drscantng upon the improperly OF
revealing the secrets of the BODY and the dStust il
must inspires but the point of honor the ruling
theme. yet concluding with animated encomium
upon his owe epnisss principles. The aggrvcd ora.
tor having thrice repeated his speech that sentiments
just should escape one. and that the individual
he designed 20 admonsn might have the full benefit Of
tn, m, re- suned his seat in swell ofiumph His OPT
mons were concured in by accpmaton.
But---a gentleman rose in reply, and after doing
jus ice TO the lofty sentiments Of his colleague, and to
he happy manner in WHICH The, were enforced, ex.
pressed his regret thst it hs colleague who de-
lnqnent, AMI who. Of course, amenabe to his own
law. " We SIR" in tone of Defiance said the mo.
rast. eyes you sir!.' in tone Of determination, re
sponed the other II plain to be controve rted
Spirit Of iogar,h, was it thy happiness to be nes!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE.
To Ire PotcrS.
Feb. 28th,

As there will probably be pretty general turn
out of the voters to-day, would urge the recon-
mendations Of Sencx, in their choice for conncil-
men. In all cases, let the citizens choose men
of worth, of experience. of talent aud OF humani'
~. These are the requisites. We want such
men at the present juncture OF our affairs. The
next year will be an Important one for our town,
and regard should be had to qaahfca'ton am
If. will, as it should be, entirely dsregard-d, by
those having the welfare and future prosperity Of
the town at heart. PHlLO SEMEN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION.

Mn. SxowDEN-I was named. without my con-
sent or knowledge. in ticket that you published
of persons TO represent Ward No. 9, in Council.
But. il 50 elected, would willingly have endea-
vored to perform the duties thereby imposed. l
am told that Mr.. Jameson, and ana sorry if it be
so, will not serve. You published, this day, two
other names, aud have heard more mentioned,
as candidates; with most Of whom have not the
ambition TO be held in competition. Thepresent
wear IS more important to our general interest
;han any proceeding, or that may succeed 1t. Men
ofin,elligeuce, experience, and especially free of
private interest. are necessary III the Council
if nv fellow c,tizeus of ward Noe, do elect such
men shall remain, well contented, to attend my
own business.
E.b oo,b JOSFpH VAUDEVILLE.
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lie dergier coUp.

Mr.. EprroR-In the Gazette of this morning.
Senex thus expresses himsrIi-'' What is poor,
pitilul dog tax to the interest and prosperity OF
the town." IL it be so, why not then repeal it,
or reduce it to The rate IA Hashins'on3
Bat Seuex ought to have put the question thus
What is the oppression of few to me who am
not subject to the taxs
Tomorrow being the day which will terminate
this contest, may ask Semen how many ''poor.
pitiful'' FIVE dollars he pays in taxes; and what
right he has to term tax. wrong in principle and
oppressive in fact, "a frivolous and ridiculous
question: VINDEX.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01

Mr. EDrroR-Much has been said, and some
thing written respecting the choice OF our Law
givers. which is TO take place to-day. am one
OF those who do not NEEDLE much in the vocation
of making Councilmen, and am generally ST.
lent locker on in Venice. Whether our ratio Of
taxation is meted out with equal justice to the
high and to the low, and to the good and to the
bad, is not my present object to notice. But the
all absorbing question at present appears to be
dog or no dos; and hence there is to be despe-
rate rush TO put in dosish councilmen. There is
no accounting for tastes, Mr.. Printer, but with
profound respect for their better judgment. do
not approve of this canine species having any
thing to 10 in the way Of lesislatng for me. One
Of your correspondents (humourously, | hope)
suggests the propriety of admitting the hog to
range at large within our corporate authorities,
and might therefore be excusable If were. in
the same strain of feeling, to recommend the pro-
prietv of admitting geese to form component
part Of our population, and have free ingress and
egress, and be entitled to all the rights and i'm
muniries Of free and independent citizens; but
should. nevertheless, have an insuperable obec-
ton to see our brother bpets have any thing to
do in our legislative assemblies.
ANTI-CANIS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01

4 parcel of Sailors. from EIiot-strcct. nearly
one hundred in number, armed with clubs. and
other missiles. went on board the ship Ulster,
Capt. Shannon, lying at Kiddeil's wharf, last
evening, and took possession of her. The Off
of the ship, however, after firing two or three
rounds of blank cartridges. finally succeeded in
driving them from the decks, without any ser
Gus consequences resulting. We understand
the cause of the attack on the ship, was the re-
suit of some boasts on the part Of the crew, as
to their pugilistic abilities.
Charleston Conr
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01
COMPROMISE TICKET:

Mn. SxowpEx-For the Fourth Ward, the
following Ticket, for the new Council, will be
voted by numerous number of the people, and
respectfully submitted to our fellow citizens for
their support. FREEHOLDE2.
ROBERT |. TAYLOR, MoRDEcAI MULLER,
JoHN c. VOWEL, JOSIAH III. DAVIS.
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ALEXANDRIA,, DC.
TUESDIY HdRNIHG, MaRcHI

We are authorized to announce 70 .
gressional District, composed of the c, w.
Prince William, i.oudoun and Fair(ay y
f. MERCER. as candidate for the sns
his fellow citizens at the ensuin. eIe,,;ns
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01

t7fs city yesterday morning, and alter eSamln1-
ton, committed to Jail tillhe can DC sent TO WAR
wick for trial.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01
Taifd Hard Nomination.

Lest division among the Voters of the Sd
ward should defeat The wishes of a majority of
them, many have determined to support the fol-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01
ANS

On Sunday the Northern mail did n,
here until near night. II proper arr,r,
and exertions were made, notwith,,,rf
loss of The bridge, the mail might arrjva !
a seasonable hour. The delay pu,s =.
serious Inconvenience, AID we trcs, ri, :
idied.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-02-02

COLD WEATHER. We mentioned, last week,
that Friday, Jan. 81, was the coolest day we
have had this winter, the thermometer being 4
degrees below zero in the morning. We learn
from The papers, that, in many other places, the
cold was much more intense than il was here
In Boston, where it must be somewhat modif-
ed by the vast number of fires, it stood in diff.
ferent' situations at from to A deg. below O,
while, at the toll house on the Western Ave
nue., it stood at degrees below. At Keene,
(N IL } it stood at 90 degrees below. Green
field the same. At Albany at Is degrees be-
low. At Springfield, from Is to 90 deg. be-
low according TO the locality of the thernom-
eter in different parts Of the town. At Salem,
1t was deg. below. The Northampton COu-
r'er says that it was Is deg. Ceioso tie freezing
point, in that town, and is very eloquent on
the intensity of the cold, but the Gazette says
it was Is deg. below 0, or AZ deg. below the
freezing point, in the same place. The latter is
probably correct, as the falling of the thermom-
eter TO 10 deg. below the freezing point, a
thing which happens nearly one half the DAYS
in the winter. would hardly justify the ,carm
remarks of the Editor OF the Courier.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-02-02

westward, three bundles of letters mailed at the
Boston Office, for Bridgewuter, East Bridge
water, and Randolph, besides one bundle which
was mailed and sent from this Office to Boston
the day before, and which had come back un-
opened Our Post Master returned them all
by the next mail, and it is TO be hoped that ere
this, they have safely reached their several
destinations. We also have great complaints
from our subscribers, whose papers pass
through, or are received at, the Boston Post
Office One instance may suffice Since the
sitting of the Legislature, we have regularly
put into the Boston bundle a paper carefully
directed to Col. John W. Lincoln, at Earl.
| Coffee House," and although Col Lincoln i.
constantly receiving letters, &c, through the
Post Office, he has never been able to get q
single paper that we have sent him. Similar
complaints were made by members of the Leg
islature last winter
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-02-02

ResOt0ed, by the Senate and House of Repre-
ventatives, that the Federal Constitution the
laws OF the United States made in pursuance
thereof, and all treaties made under the author
iy of the United States, are the supreme law
ofthe land and that the Judges in every State
are bound thereby, any thing in the Cons,itu-
ton or laws of any State to the contrary not
withstanding.
ResolUed, That the Judicial power of the
United States extends TO all cases in law and
equity, arising under the Constitution, the laws
OF the United States, and the treaties made I'M
der their authority; and that no State can
rlghtiully enjon upon its executive officers to
disregard or resist by force any process or man
date which may be served upon it in such cases
In duo form of law, by authority of the Courts
Of the United States
Resotoed: That it is the duty of the Presl-
dent of the United States to take care that the
Constitution, the laws Oft the United States, and
the treaties mado under their authority are
faithfully executed, any thing in the CoRsttu.
ton, laws acts Of any State to the contrary
Notwithstanding
ReSOtDed, That the Senators and Represent
atiVes of the State of Massachusetts, in the pres
ent and the next Congress, be, and they here
by are requested and instructed to use all the
means in their power to preserve inviolate the
public faith Of the country. and to sustain the
rightful authority of the Government of the
United States in all its departments.
ResOlred, That his Excellency the Governor
be, and he hereby is requested to transmit a
copy ofthese resolutions and of the report pre-
eeding them to the Governors of all the other
States to the end, that they may be submit
ted to the Legislatures os the same for their
consideration and also to the Senators and
Representatives of the State in this and the
next Congress. All which is respectfully sub
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-02-02

In Petersham, Jan. 10, Mrs Hannah Carter. wife
OF Mr.. John Carter aged SO.
In Westborough, Mr.. Thomas J. Adams, aged 90
formerly of Midway.
In Groton. Jan. 20, Lieut.. Pelatah Russell, aged
u; an officer in the army of the Revolution, and
pensioner.
In Bolton, Mrs. Acbsah Moore, aged IS, wife Of
the late Caleb Moore Esq.
In Pawtucket, 24th ult, Lydia Wilkinson, relict
OF Oziel Wilkinson, in the 18th year of her age =
a highly respectable member of the Society Of
Friends.
In Lancaster Elizabeth, aged months, daughter
of Ferdinand Andrews, ESQ.
In New Bedford, Mrs. Deborah Bryant, aged 80
rellct OF the late Capt. Gamaiel Bryant
In Boston, Jan. II, Mr.. Timothy Delano of New
Bedford, aged 81
In Newton, Lower Falls, Jan. &c, John Nichols
aged Al, native Of Scotland While attending tc
some repairs in his mill his head was caught in th,
wheel and crushed instantly
/ In In Chesterfield IN. H. Washington White, "a
The number of deaths in Fitchburg in 1880 wa!
The number Of deaths in Boston in 1880 wa.
lloo, of which 1893 were from Consumption.
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smell contains no more than the Bible and an
Almanac, the householder should not attend a
town meeting until he has at least read the Po-
Ii'ical Glass Book. Subjects of this character.
at" aware, make different impressions upon
inherent minds; but would earnestly exhort
every young man, at least, who has ambition
! enough to aspire TO be independent VOTER nj
elections, to form his own opinions of The pro.
pretty or improperly of what takes place in the
legislature, in County Courts, or in Town
Meetings, TO seek for Information upon such sub.
Jects from judicious books, and not from inter
! eSted individuals. or political demagopues. |
would moro confidently address him who has So
much desire for intelligence as to unite himself
to Lyceum, Debating Club, or Society for
Mutual Improvement, | would advise him, to
ueVote one evening or two to the examination
81 This book, and he will be surprised al his
| past ignorance. and sudden advancement in the
Rnowedge Of his rights, his duties, and his liza
! pIlltles as citizen of the government whose
acts are TO be influenced bv his votes. Practi.
cal men will find in the appendix valuable
treatise upon the studies and course of readno
which is applicable to their pursuits, with mo.
tees OF such books as are best adapted 10 their
| use, upon Agriculture, Mechanics, History
ana various other departments. This part Of
The work is fIom the pen of Mr.. Geo. B. Elmer
| son, who has for some time been distinguished
/ as teacher Of youth in one ofthe High Schools
/ IN Boston, and formerly as a Preceptor of al
Academy IN this County, a gentleman who's,
! experience has well qualified Kim to perform
lhis Interesting and benevolent service, for tn,
Working Men" Of his native State G.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-02-02
WORCESTER:
WEDNESDAY. FEB. 2. 1881.

BosroN PosT OFFICE. In the Spy Of Jan
10, we mentioned that our Boston papers were
very irregularly received, being put into the
aOrong mails, in consequence of which they
went to Northampton. The Boston Patriot, in
reference to that article, says, that Worcester
subscribers have directed their papers to be
sent by the Northampton mail, and the fault
lies in letting the papers pass by Worcester
and go to Northampton.-and not in the Boston
Post Office" Now we know this to be untrue,
so far as relates to several instances which have
como under our particular observation, and we
firmly believe it is equally so in all the other
instances, though we have no doubt that the
editor of the Patriot was mado tosboIiove ii was
truc, at the Boston Post Office. And as he
wishes ITO deal justly with all men," having
charged our worthy Post Master with a neglect
of duty, of which he is not guilty, we trust he
will make him amends by republishng this ar.
tce. The fact is, that the letters and papers
for Northampton and all places beyond, are put
into mail which is opened only at the distrib.
uting offices, and Of which no other Post Mas.
tiers have the key, while those, for all places
between Boston and Northampton, ought to Je
put into separate mail, called the side, or ,oau
mail. Consequently, if our letters and papers
get into the wrong bag, they cannot be taken
out here, bat must be let TO "pass by Worces.
ter and go on to Northampton" In repeated
instances, Of which we have personal kno,ol.
edge, the mail which is opened here has been
carefully examined, and the Boston bundles
were not in it, and they have been returned to
us the next day from Northampton. 1t would
DO hardly possible they should be overlooked in
the most casual examination, for they are gen.
orally the largest bundles in the mail.
AT the time of writing this article, (Monday)
VIC have just received from the west the Bos.
ton Transcript of Thursday, the Palladium of
Friday, and other papers whish should have
been received by the mail Of Friday morning ;
and, to show the careless manner in which the
mail was made up in Boston, we will mention,
that, on that very morning, friday instead of
the packages which should have come to this
sfdcs, there were found in the mail, travelling
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-02-02
MILITARY CONVENTION.

At a Convention of Delegates from the off
GERS Of the several divisions of Massachusetts
Militia, assembled in Boston, during the past
week, Major General Heard of Worcester, was
called to the chair, and Lieut.. Col. Endicott Of
Salem, and Lieut.. Winthrop OF Boston, were
appointed Secretaries.
The Convention was numerously attended
from all parts of the State, giving ample ground
for the assertion that it was full and fair rep
Tsssntation of the Militia Officers of Massachu-
sets.
After a deliberate discussion, during a SEES
sion Of three DAYS, of the evils and abuses oil
the present laws, together with she remedies
which seemed expedient, the following Resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted and carried in
10 effect:
Resoiued, That committee be appointed to
draft Memorial TO the Congress of the United
States praying an enactment of more efficient
laws for the organization, arnling, and disci.
pine of the Militia.
ResotUed, That committee be appointed to
draft Memorial to the Legislature Of Massa-
ehusetts, setting forth the defects, abuses. and
unequal operations on the community, Of the
present Militia system, and praying them &c
authorize the Governor and Council to appoint
q Board of Commissioners, whose duty it shall
be to report to the Legislature, as early as prac
ticable, new code Of laws for training the mi
iitia of this Commonwealth.
ReSoired, That the thanks of this Convention
be presented to the authorities Of the city fol
the accommodation afforded the Convention in
the use of the commodious room in which the
sittings have been holden.
ReSoiUed, That general statement of the
proceedings OF this Convention be published ir
the public papers, with the names of the Chair
man and Secretaries appended thereto.
NATHAN HEARD, Chairman.
WILLIAM p, EHpJcoTTl -
RoRERr c. WINrHRor,
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ron THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY.

SULLIVAN'S POLITICAL CLASS BOOK
new edition this invaluable work, enlarg
ed and much improved, from the pen of one of
our citizens, Of distinguished rank, as a Law.
yer, Statesman, and Scholar, has been recently
published. The rapid sale Of the first edition,
and the high reputation of its author, furnishes
some evidence of its estimation in the minds Of
portion of our community. But the circula.
ti"u OF such book ought not to be suffered 10
rest here. There is no citizen that is not in.
terested in it, and there are but few that cannot
gain access to its pages. II is familiar trea-
tise upon the duties Of the citizens of the Amer
lean Republic, elementary, and yet SO practical
as to be adapted to the instruction of school
boys. The subjects are treated in manner
extremely lucid and perspicuous, md vet so
brief as to be comprised in small volume Of
less than 900 pages. II is an illustration of the
modern doctrine of utility, furnishing an exam.
pie for authors and publishers, which if follow.
ed, will greatly circumscribe the limits of a H.
brary. Fob0s and quartos were by the consent
of the last age consigned to the library room of
the learned, and the cloister Of the recluse, and
the policy of the practical readers of the pres.
ent day is sending the voluminous 0ctaro, into
the same retirement. This work modestly as
sumes to be school book, and for the higher
classes in our academies and schools, it will &C.
cupy place, that no other book has ever yet
supplied. But, if any one thinks that because
the book is appropriated to this use, it contains
information only for children, let him examine
its pages, and he will be astonished TO find the
number of simple truths Of which he was before
ignorant, OF of which he had erroneous concep.
lions The writer Of this notice, it is well known
TO you, Mr.. Editor, has no pecuniary concern
in the SUCCESS Of this work, bat he fearlessly
asserts, that tho library of no Massachusetts, cit.
iaon is complete where it is wanting, and If the
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ID I T. ID.

In this town, Jan. 2s, Sophia M. Belknap, aged
20, daughter of Chester Belknap of Sturbridge.
Jan, so, Susan Ann, daughter of J. P. Kettell,
aged months. ..
In Shrewsbury, Jan. ~, Mrs. Lydia Garfield, wife
of Mr. Abijah Garfield aged 73.-Printers in Netc
York are requested to insert this death.
In Leicester, Jan. 5, James Sullivan, son Of
Hiram Knight, aged years.
In Harvard, Jan. ~, Mr.. Jacob Robbins, aged So.
In Charlton, Jan. "a, Mrs. Sophia Darling vito
of Mr.. Cyrus Darling, aged 39.--Printcys in Rhode
lsldnd and Vermont are requested to inssrt this
death.