Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-04

recognise the III ht claimed by the gentlemen VINO
have designated themselves as the advocates OF
State Rights, is a question which he neither dis
cussed nor intended to examine. The only al
fusion which he .recollects to have made to the
question which has divided the States, was when
his subject led him to exhortauon to charity
and kind feelings amongst men who have the
misfortune of differing in opinion. On this to-
pic, he observed in warm terms of acknowledge
ment, on the edificaton which he had received
from the courtesy, the kindness, and the eviden-
ces of mutual good will exhibited upon that
floor by the patriotic gentlemen who took oppo-
site sides in treating upon mOmentous question:
which involved extensive and awful consequences,
and through the difficulties of which he prayed
that whilst they firmly indicated their own
rights, they may avoid usurping those of others.
We read The foregoing articlewit lively salts
faction, and lose no time IN making the dmendc
honorable to the eloquent prelate, whom We ven
tured to censure some DAYS ago, in the belief that
he had preached Notification sermon. Two
statements to this effect appeared in the Charles
ton papers. Wllful Misrepresentation we did
not suspect in the case; and we supposed 1t almost
impossible that he was Inexperienced on sub
ect so distinct and distinctive. We are not
sorry to have expressed the general doctrine
which we coupled with the supposed fact, though
we much regret the bishop was thus implicated
BY the mistake or malice of others. We hope
that his sermon will be published Gas.
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A writer i'm the Mercantile Advertiser of yes
terday proposes with great plausibilty, TO apply.
mechanically, to navigation, the advantage OF
great circular or globular sailing. by means OF
portable section of globe, made of metal or sea-
soned wood. II, as he states, by this means,
days sail can. on an average. be saved in cross
ing the Atlantic, and even still more in broader
seas, it is certainly worthy the attention OF our
navigators and ship owners. 1t appears that the
great impediment heretofore has been, the diff
Guilty of acquiring sufficient knowledge ofspner-
icaI trigonomotry. Ifany improvement can be
made in that noble science, we know of none
better calculated to carry them into effect than
American ship masters, who are surpassed by
no others in enterprise and intelligence.
n. 7. Gaz.
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.Arresf ofa JMaH.-The villain who PLAYED
SO successful a game in his negotiation with Gen.
Bogardus. about fortnight ago. for the purchase
of some lots. has at last been arrested and safely
secured. Yesterday morning, about IL o'clock.
the Gen. was informed that person corr espond-
ing with the description, had been seen in the
BOwery; and he sailed out with friend to see
what discov cries he could make. They had not
proceeded far. before they recognized in person
sauntering little ahead of them, the not to be
mistaken features of our hero. They soon Crap
pied with HIM, and conducted him to the police
Office, where Though he resolutely asserted his
innoceuce) he was instantly recognized to be the
identical VIM. Jackson he was supposed to be,
who formerly served all apprenticeship in the
State Prison Mr. Judtbwas appraised Of his ar
rest, and on his arrival, he recognized him to be
the same speculator who iiunred so extensively
az adroitly in his transaction with him respect
ing the forged checks. He was thereupon exam
ined upon both charges. and committed in full to
Bridewel for trial at the next term OF the Court OF
Session. 7. Jour. Com.
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Daring Robbery-A most daring outrage
was committed on Tuesday night on the Salem
Turnpike A Mr.. George Crosby, man we'll
known in Salem as person of high character for
intelligence and integrity. left the Coffee House
in Salem about half past ten o'clock. with an In
tention of walking to Boston. When he had
proceeded three or four miles, about half way
from the farm house of Judge Putnam and the
floating bridge, he observed paper il the road
folded like letter; he stOoped to take 1t up,
and received blow which feled HIM to the
ground. He found himself beset by two persons,
who then inflicted several wounds upon his body
with dirk, robbed him of his watch and eyeglass
with a gold chain and cash to the amount of 900
dollars, and threw him upon one side Of the road
and left him. He describes the persons of the
robbers as apparently young, and dressed in
- Tom and jerry coats. Mr.. Crosby was af-
forwards admitted into the farm house above
mentioned whether he was able to walk that dis
lance alone, or whether he was assisted by any
passenger who might have found him where the
robbers left him. we have moi been able to ascer
tain;) surgeon was sent for from Salem, who ex
amined his wounds They were dangerous but
it was believed not fatal. One stab wasssaid to
have gone quite through the left arm. His cloth
ing was thick, which broke the force OF some OF
the blows and prevented the wounds from being
mortal. He offers reward of two hundred dol
lars for the apprehension and conviction Of the
ruffiaHs. - Boston Courier.
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Decision of the ChoaceNor.- The report 10
which we gave publicity last week, respecting a
decision of the Chancellor of Maryland. in con-
troversy between the Rail Road and Canal Com
panies, was without Foundation. What we stat
ed was actually communicated to a gentleman