Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-22
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the glad notes. Of preparation from our parent
State, awakening the dormant energies Of its CT
tizens to life, motion and activity. From Rich
mand, Lynchburg. Winchester, Petersburg and
other towns, the most cheering accounts reach
US Of the newly excited zeal in favor OF the cause
which. we trust, is to carry the Old Dominion. on
the " full tide of successful experiment" to
rich haven Of wealth, prosperity and happiness
An evidence Of the increasing attention to this
subject may be found in'the fact,
that Mr. Rives, a young gentleman Of talents
and industry, has been encouraged 10 establish a
paper in Richmond, the primary object OF which
is to collect particulars and disseminate intelli-
gence relative to ;te resources and Improvement
of the state. The books for subscription to the
New River Road, for bringing the products Of
the West through Lynchburg to Richmond, have
been opened at both these places, with great pro-
misc; and no doubt of the success Of the under
taking is entertained. Our readers are already
appraised If the exertiuns That are making in Win
chester, and in the valley Of the Shenandoah Sc.
neraly, to unite in the cause with ardor. We
wish all and each Of these works may more than
realize the wishes Of their projectors and friends.
AS intimately connected with. and in some
measure dependent upon, the prosperity OF Vir-
gua. this town takes lively Inte, est in all that
concerns that state. In the march OF improve.
ment, we ought not to be left behind. Surely
Congress, in spirit Of justice as well as LIBERAL
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the bosom of its proper parent, will yield US
something in return. The citizens Of Virginia
too, many Of whom ESPECIALLY those in the adj
joining counties must look to this as their natural
market, continue to regard our situation with the
most favorable feelings and the best disposition
Shall not we with our Canal keep pace, in time,
with the march Of the age:
Virginia is moving at the right tine. Her
Legislature must obey the popular impulse, and
add strength and energy to the zeal OF her citi-
zens.
The project Of abolishing postage on newspa-
pers. finds general favor, not only with the con-
dsctors Of the press, but with the people gene
rally. This postage is often found very heavy
tax, and prevents the free circulation Of intoli.
gence in some parts Of the country materially
for man is often willing to pay for newspaper
alone, who cannot we'll afford to take it saddled
with the government fee for transporting it to his
post office. We look, therefore, for an effort be.
ing made this winter in Congress to effect the de-
sirable object here recommended. Should the
Post Master General echo the public voice. by
introducing the subject in his Report, and admit
that he can get on without this postage, or that
the affairs Of bis Department can be managed
without its aid, we should be pleased-for on this
rests the propriety Of the measure.
liar expected beiween China aud Great Bril-
tain.-By the brig Cepray, Captain Caldwell,
arrived at Charleston from St. Helena, intelli.
gence is received that, on the 10th September,
the East india Company's sloop ofwar Coote. ar
rived at ST. Helena, with dispatches for England,
announcing that the English factories at Canton
had been broken up BY the Chiuese, the servants
attached to the Factories had their heads taken
off, the likeness Of King George torn down and
tramped under foot the trees in front Of the fac
torres torn up, &c. All commerce between the
English and Chinese ceased after the 10th Aug
us,, aud the British ships had all left Macoa.
Should a war between the Emperor Of China
and the King Of Great Britain grow out Of the
above sanguiuary proceedings, it may serou sly
affect the trade of this country with China, as the
English would doubtless blockade the port Of
Canton and gu, of its trade.
The tenth number Of the Cabinet Of. Natural
History. embelished with engravings, is as hand
someiy printed as usual, and contains much in
.terestins matter. This American work deserves
to be encouraged.
The November number of the Lady's Book is
also very beautifully prepared and printed, and
will continue to please its fair readers.
We have, On previous occasions, noticed the
New York Mirror, now perhaps the must popu-
lar periodical printed in this country, and the last
number more than sustains its reputation. The
Poet Willis will enrich its columns by his Notes
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