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Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06

kauruohe. Being in mourning, they were in well made, and becoming dresses of black, with rufis and caps ofwhte. Chairs were furnished for the whole party, which was numerous including The consus, resident merchants visitors, and the mission family.
 Subsequent visits to some of the chiefs evinced that their houses were (according to their statons) not behind the king in neatness, order and conve- nience The habitaton of Kekuanaoa was of this description, He was in England with the late king; there is much of the and courteousness of high life in his movements; and in his manners figure dress, and whole department, that which would se- sure to him the epithet of gentleman in any so- cety.
 "The sitting room is delightful. A large door at each end opens fine draft for the air the floor was beautifully carpeed with mats; while in the centre, stood rich couch of yellow damask, with armed chairs placed on either side so that those occupying them, enjoyed all the benefit of the breeze sweeping through. On one side, native lounge or divan ex- tended the whole length of the apartment; spread with a succession of the finest mats beautifully va regated with stained grass and furnished with round pillars of damask and silk velvet, it looked more tempting to us, on entering from the noontids heat of tropical daySthan the Ottonans of more polished drawing rooms would, under circumstances of less lasstude. A pier table covered with rich cloth, large mlrror and portrait of Manula, completed the furniture on that side; on the opposite curtain or of handsome chintz looped up foot or two at the bottom. partially discovered Joudoir."
 So much for elegant life among these islanders The effects of religious and moral instruction in so rapidly civilzing barbarous people, is certainly wonderful We conclude extracts from this number with the following list of steamboat explo- sious which have occurred In the United States it is copied from review of Professor Renwck's Treatise on the Steam Engine, which me may take | nm hpr tv tO notice
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06

The following is an extract from the late number of the Christian Examiner It has allusion to our own happy and Hourishng country Let it be read and judged of:
 Here is community, we are accustomed to say,
 free, fourishing, and prosperous, beyond all exam ple there never was country in which all men,
 from the highest the lowest from the richest to the poorest, could be more independent. And yet, If we were to travel ove, this favored land, and were to enquire into its real condon if not satisfied with fine land scapes and hourishing fields, and goodly dwellings, and the appearance ofwell clad citizens, we were inquire into the state of property and the degree of real independence and comfort that pre- vail we should be astonished at the appalling amount and distressing burden of pecunary oblgaton.- We should find an almost incredible portion of the community laborng under this load and pressure.- Debt, universal debt, would meet us, wherever we turned our eyes. The farmer owes the trader, the mechanic owes for the material, the trader owes the importer In many districts, the country traders will testify that considerable proportion of the debts contracted for what are considered the necessares of life, lie unpaid for two or three years-yes, and they lie in the shape of mortgages upon real estate. We have been in some of the most beautiful town ships in New-Engan and have been amazed on inquiry 10 find that half of the farms in them were under mortgage.
 Now there are several causes to be assigned, doubtless, for this extraordinary state of things; but one distinct and prominent cause unquestonaby is to be found in that state of political equality which we are considering. It creates large unproductive class in the female members of innumerable fam- lies in :he country The daughters of our substan- tiat tarmers Gas they called) cannot go out to service; it would be degradation they would deem it. Meanwhile tae chedpness of the fabrics which are sent out from manulacores has super seded the labors of the loom and the dstaff Spin ming and knitting are absolute tolls. And the abors of only one two contribute any thing to the support of the family. At the same time, this non- producing is by means non-consumng class as the bills 1.-the merchant show, to say nothing ofthat grosser part of the account, which the granery and the cellar have to render.
 Ut is perfectly evident that farmers, with mode- rate means must go down under this burden. They do go down by thousands And what is infinitely the most to be regretted, they go down in character as they go down in property. They lose heart and courage. The mortgage that lies heavily upon their estates, lies heavily an incubus, upon their minds. They often sink under it to indolence, vice, and ru- in ''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-28

Honorable members might have all opportunity
of delivering their sentiments On the question of
reform, and as during the whole debate on the
bill, not an Honorable member had confined
himself to OF spoken on the question before tie
House, he should feel it to be his duty to resist
the proposed adjournment to the utmost of his
power.
Strangers were then ordered to withdraw, and
on division there appeared to be
For the adjournment 1854
Againstlt l42
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
THE tyfh Session Of MRS. POR7ERS
Seminary for Xoung Aadies,

WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY THE nth OF
SEPTEMBER NEXT.
EjNDUCiTION is viewed bv the PriacipaIs of this
II institution, rs That which incucates correct
principles, poshes taste, regulates the temper cult
Yates reason sbdues Passions, directs the feelings.
habituaes to reflection, trains 10 self denial and espe.
cally that which refers ali actions feelings, senti.
mcnls tastes and passions the love and fear of God
The liberal patronage bestowed On this institution,
hHs Crocred tor it, the fest teachers in every branch
OF scientific and ornamental education whose constant
am is To strengthen their experience. by consulting
,he various sysis ms o' modern improvement in Eu.
rope and America. The yigilsnt care and psternal
wach'u!ncss OF the ladies' who live together ss one
households, regulated throughout with q view to the
Improvement oi their pupils secures good health, and
propty Of conduct aud affords opportunities for in
cuic,ng lessons H those numerous points Of manners
ML morals, which core into view, only in such do
mesuc situation, where maternal interest pervades all
Is Instructions.
Beard, ore hundred dollars per annum, or IS dollars
quarterly, payable in advance.
Tuition according the class in which the pupil ranks,
ium - To 10 dollars per quarter in advance.
French. Italian, and Spanish, each IS
HTsic, fnno, iiaIP, and Guitar IL
Dancing, IL
Nrsw~r. '..n,..c-pe. Flowers, Miniature and Velvet
Lec'arcs on Philosophy, chemistry, and Astronomy
b, u Hall well,
faciI Young Lady mus, lie provided with bed, bed
,llne tow els; table and tea spoon, and silver tum-
5ler.
inf rm is worn d il, in winter, of blue bomba-
get o. oircassan, and black apron Of the same mate
rial; plsiH m,sla handkerchief; cather shoes, and
coo~:d luse. On sunday similar dress, with cape
Of tho same cral, straw bonnet, lined with blue,
and Crimson ribbon; cipaks Of dark blue. Summer
dress OF blue gin CHAM during the week. and on Sunday
white dress blue belt, and the same bonnet worn a.
in wuller, with blue ribbon.
REPEN TO
| Rev Il Keith, Rev. VIM. Jackson, Rev C Mann,
John ioberts, Thomas Fairfax, Thorn pson +. Mason,
| Lawrence Lewis, Richard Is. Mason Bernard Hooe,
| A. C.. Cazenove, e Co ! p. Thompson, VIM.
Fowlr, g Co George Brent, Alexandra, ID. C..
Gen VIM a. OvertOn, Louisiana
Col Bomford, Hon Levi Woodbury., Com Rodg.
| ers, Gales &. sca;on. Washington. d. G..
temple Mason, Temple Hall, Loudoun Cy. Va
John Washington, Mount Vernon.
Henri, Turre. VII. a,iand Jefferson Cy. Va.
Hon. Daniel Webster, Msssao hussetts.
Gen John Mason, Georgetown
[aexard,i-, corner OF Luke and Washington stsl
f-St
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
EDGAR SNowDEN, Esq.
New York, August |

Death of Col Farick.-Another OF our most
estimaoie aud most distinguished fellow'cltlzens
sleeps with his fathers, in the person of the late
Col RICHARD VARIcK. He died on Saturday
night, at his country residence in Powles Hook,
after very short illness, and AZ the advanced
age Of 20. The leading features OF the long aud
useful public life of the deceased, as well III the
field. as in the discharge of honorable and import
ant official trusts in civil life, are summarilv no
ticed in the order issued by the New York Gin
cinnati, to which we beg leave TO refer the read
er. OF that Society. Col. " was the respected
President for the last quarter of a century. lie
was also the third President of the American BIZ
bic Society-haviug been, unanimously chosen
IN that station on the decease OF the late Govern
mr. Law. His life has been one OF uniform and
,Gs,;nru,shed usefulness. Whether in the field,
comhattino the enemies of his country's indie
nendence. with the best energies OF his early
manhood: at the head of the police Of our city as
its first magistrate; on the bench OF our mu-
n;c;nal courts. administering the laws: or in
the walks of private life, entertaining the cheer
fni social circle. or dispensing charity to the
nesdv with liberal hand, while With still am
nlor mun;fceuce he was contributing TO the fur.
1herauce of the great Christian objects OF tins
day of light, activity and beuevolence,-n all
the situations of life in which he has eeen placed
Col Varick has exhibited the high example OF
patriot and Christian.
r1olsnt SguaR.-About halfp past thu ee O'Clock
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04

yesterday afternoon, violent squall Of wind
swept over the city from the south west, accom-.
panied by heavy fall of rain and few peals
Of thunder, though not very powerful. The
gust was preceded by clouds of dust from the
Jersey side, whiskfarkencd the sky almost as
much as the cloud ID afterwards. The vessels
in the harbaG glding the Potomac frigate,
we're for time sdseompIetely enyeloped in the
dusts as to be invisible from the Battery. The
waters of the Harbor were wrought into foam by
the violence Of the wind; in very few minutes,
and many vessels lying at anchor, were driven
considerable distances But fortunately the vio-
lence of the gale was exhausted before much
damage was done. Several trees we're blown
down at Hoboken, and many Of those on the Bat
terry more or less injured. The chimney of three
story house was blown down in Warren street,
and sail boat was upset in North River, having
OH board four men, who were picked up aud
brought safely ashore by boat from Castle
Garden.
.Arrest of Carrero.-This person in whose
possession the Jewels were found on Thursday
evening supposed to be part of those stolen from
the princess of Orange, was arrested on Satur.
day evening about two miles from the Brooklyn
Ferry. Long Island. No further disclosures
have been made, in relation to the missing dia-
mouds--though We understand there is chance
that they will be recovered. Carrera persists in
saying that the jewels found he purchased at Al
giers. About $3.50 were found upon his person.
NASHVILLE, (Ky.) July %.
Great Flood. -Maysvitle and Its neghburhnod
was visited, on Friday nisht last, By one of the
most tremendous foods Of which our oldest cti,
zens have any recollection. The wind blew a
hurricane and the rain fell in torrents. for seye-
raj hours The streets presented one continued
sheet of water, in some places several feet deep,
sweeping every thing before it, The rush Of the
torrent down Limestone hill, most have present
ed grand and imposing spectacle.
The injury sustained, in the loss and damage
OF public aud private property, In town, is va
rousIY estimated at from five to seven thousand
dollars. Many individuals ha- e suffered more or
less.-but the loss of Messrs. Grant and Grimes,
at their lanyard, has been peculiarly heavy. The
loss of hides, the destruction Of leather, and the
general injury done their yard, must amount TO a
very large sum.
As far as we have asoertained, the surrounding
country has suffered equally with the town OF
Mavsv,ile. Messrs. Pickett & Perrine. at their
miiiun Lawrence's creek, have for third TIM
this season, sustalaed very great damages OH
their mill with the loss Of an entire bDat load OF
coal. t. loss of farmers must be very great, in
the wash OF ;heir land, the sweep Of hsir fences,
and the destruction of the growing corn. &c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04

lie declares his conviction that the hereditary
peerage cannot be continued.
Had time and space permitted, we should have
published this address entire. We have given,
however. it's substance, and hasty translation of
the greatest part.
BELGIUM.
4 letter from Brussels, dated at half-past five
P. NJ. on the 18th nit. states, that Congress had
that day adopted measure which might lead to
an explosion, by which it disavowed sanctioning
any partial attacks which might have been made
on the Dutch, and declared that 1t would punish
those who should commence hustihties without the
previous orders of the, Government. The nego-
tations at London would therefore go on; but
the writer dreaded the consequences. 50
The Nonaeur of the 18th June, announces de-
spatches fra,n London, which completely falsify
the news sent from Hague, according TO which
Prince Leopold formally refused the crown Of
Belgium On the 18Th. These dispatches are dat
ed evening of the 18th, and, Far from confirming
the report Of the refusal, represent the nesotia-
items as gearing very encouraging aspect
The skirmshing was continued between the
Dutch aud Beisians atsAntwerp, on the 18th.
These papers do not furnish any later inte!li-
genCc from Poland.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

Prince H,M'idm. The result in Prince vii
liam is as follows:
For Congress-Gibson. sGs; Mercer, 10Y.
For the State Standardization, SOL; Grissbv,
los.
Fo. the House Of Dcesates-C, A. Carter
40 opposition.
.TpoHSy'cania, For Consress--At the Court
House, Patton 1913; Dade l02-At FIet!cricks-
narg, Patton 257: Dade 50.
MIR. Powell elected to the House of Delegates:
no opposition.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
UAVRE MARkEr-JuNE 90.

Corn anil Hour.-In foreign Wheat we have
had no sales: 1909 no. Brittany of IS ko. were
purchased At C5f per 900 ko. being an advance
Of francs per 200: the Wheat {! our environs
fetches 62 to 67f. per 200 ko. according to qua
lily.
American Flour is in limited demand for home
con.unlpinn; 900 bris. N. York bought at Ali
so, we're resoId at 42f per br. duty paid, for the
French colonies; aud sale of 500 brls took
place at the latter price, for the same destination
Import. 1000 bris, from n York, ny Formosa.
Stock this day in first hands: wheat, u 100 no;
Flour. 1000 brI. besides 900 no Brittany Wheat.
Same period last year, wheat $1,000 no; rye
5000 no; oats 5400 no
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
Prince WILLIAM Co. August 6
no OppOsltl0n'

DEAR SIR: | have just ascertained the result
vi the election in our county yesterday, and am
pleased to fad that our talented friend, G. +
MERcER, Esq. has not been entirely overrun by
his Jackson opponent. lie has only beaten him
in his own county, IN which he has very many
Strong personal and political friends, 26l votes,
This result is far different from the calculations
Of Col. Gibson's friends: they claimed for him,
confidently, between and 400 majority The
people of Loudoun and Fairfax, hope, will put
their Veto'' on his election, by doubling the
majority on the other side. If they know their
true interests, they will do 50. Yours truly;
A SUBSCRIBER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
SALES AT AUCTION.
Land Sale,
NJ q u N L KY,

EtIS& NJ o U n L RIO KY,
sYY3L3Saa Farm Of first rate SOIL on the red and grey
IT, Slate Rock, situated ard binding on the lands
SessAof MIR. Stephen Daniel, Mira. Brown, and Mr..
y. Stewart. in Fairfax County, near the Little ri.
yer turnpike Road, about 20 miles from Alexandria,
VIII be offered at public auction TO the highest bidder,
Oh ,he premises on the goth day Of august 1881, at
Il en % maj day. on very liberal teims Of pay ment:
portion OF the purchase money being required in
ana on executing G:ie which there can be no ex.
cepton The terms will be made more explanatory A
,he Tune OF sa'-'] The FARM IS abundsntly watered,
ann good improvements can be effected with great "a.
cilities The Buildings are comfortable and o2 wood
Mr. e. C. Stewart, or Dir Burnett the tenant. will Ell
Their OF them give affirmation and shew the farm
TO any person DESTROYS to inspect il, which would be
more satisfactory than any other mode of description
GEORGE w. HUNTER.
Trustee for GvoTge Lee Turheryille.
aug 4--ts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
{aorses NaDieN.
% NeWar0.

sEANATrAY from the s,b,criltrr. on tic q instant,
& negro boy, apprentice to III c"nrerltS bnsi
ness. in the 20th year Of his age, mddnG low OF sta
,urc, bat tol, rb'y large otter wys he has very
lark skin, large mouth and lips. cross e> ed aud a
coarse voice Hs cam, is ,lenr, thompson, but will
answer tn the name ofiieny BshoPi and had on when
he abs conted straw hat, w.th black ubband band,
and lack and trow Of blue AMI white srPsG cot.
ton; and also linen suit.
Whoever will rt:Grn sail runaway to the subscriber,
shailrcccyc the a5,yc ewlrd wi,h Reasonable charg
IS. HO5ES y. Is. CAV OOD'
mug i--5t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04

FLouR.-Yesterday the wagon prices of old
and new wheat Flour were s. 90 Us and
512l. Considerable Shenandoah Flour was
received and taken at from 12a to ST., de-
pending upon quantity and age. Some lots of
stored Flour were priced at IS. We heard
Of no transactions from stores, but understood
that sales could not be effected at prices to us-
fly the present rates from wagons-the last sales
from stores were at lst for fresh ground Flour
manufactured from old Wheat, which price would
now be freely accepted, by several dealers; to
some extent A lot Of $50 barrels Cd quarter
Shenandoah Flour (Potomacl in store, sold yes,
terday at 81 per brI, the re-inspecton al thg
risk of the purchaser.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
lately received,

FRESH addition to our former stock Of Medicines,
"A Chemicals, Drugs, Dye-stuiTs, Paints, Glassware.
Sc which enable us offer general an assessment
of good articles in our EIe be furnished in any
city, and upon reasonable terms Country physican::
merchants and Others respectfully solicitedto call
and examine our goods
spr4-w4m WA. LAsFhiI" V w.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04

The Country Gazette o! to-day contains, en-
tire. sir. lngham's letter, commenced in ycster
days daily. 1t is one of the series of g ceres
pondences'' which, to use John RandoIph's ex-
preston, is 10 blow General Jackson and "Me
Republican Party. sky hish-sky high"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
ALEXANDRIA. y. G.
2WU.qsnaY MoRyING, AUGUST i. 1881.

We have employed new Carrier for the up
per part Of the town, and those of our suhscrib.
ers vino may accidentally be neglected, would
ob!se us BY leaving information at the office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
NEW-YORK MARKET-Auc. I

HooL Holders demanded old prices, but buy
ers hold off, In the Boston market which takes
the lead in this article, we have occasion to know
that common and blood ! blood are quick at old
prices say SO CTS, bu' iine qualities are heavy.
Corn Erehanee-Fre,h ground Flouri is rather
scarce and commands SIS for common kinds, and
IL "a IS FIR Western. That which has been
stored is but little inquired tor. Western from
store sells at and Southern at 4 -; some lot
down to 4 ca, To be re-mspec,ed. .Bad'' %
a So. Ety. and Beach's red brand sell at ) 80.
The flour trade however through the week was
extremely lauauid. Wheat has been recently
boush al Albany and Troy at about ia cts and
ve;y Iit.!e las reached US. A lot Of prime is held
at 40 cents 1000 bu good North River were
sold at Ia CTS. and snali lots Western from store
at | II CTS. No Southern here. R,e is dull at
20 cts: round corn sold at 81 a 20 according to
condition. Southern corn Is better IN proportion,
viz; 6! Ga 6S Cts, az c&tia lot sy!l at GO Cts:
Oats SO cts.
Fre;"i'r-Ehcre is Cor the moment sensible
dminulipi il the demand for vessel. Transient
ships oi!cred to take -four TO Liverpool at SIS Sd
Jour. Com.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04

Part OF the :. crew" have gone on to Phiadcl-
pha. Major Eaton was in town yesterday-we
understand that there was no public dinner Of
fcrcd TO him. Nav, tlat's st,ange The
rearing hon. according to the New York Ev-
cling Post, lately :: lifted up his paw Now,
that's another strange thing.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
Eaaroci or letter from Cropper, Benson s. Co

LIVERPOOL, June Is.
The disposition to buy Flour in bond has in
creased goud deal, and some considerable guam
tity has been bought at 2ja26s and in one in
stance 27s has been given for Western Canal.
lad at these rates there are now more buyers than
sellers; but free Flour is Offering on lower terms,
and Western Canal may be had at s5s6d. The
weather continues very fine.
17th-The weekly average received tonight
from London is Cos 10d. aggregate Cos Sd: duty
on Wheat 8 Sd. Barley Ss4d per our.
Our Grain markets continue very dull. The
weather Is line as possible. Not much done to-
day in bonded Flour, as few are disposed to sell
unless at some advance, and this the buyers do not
seem disposed 10 give.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04

Washington Irving has resigned his situation
as Secretary Of Legation to England aud Aaron
Vail, of y. Y. has been appointed ~ his place.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04

1t is curious fact, that the Pope Is at this mo-
ment, the only Monarch in Europe who, without
national debt 10 liQuidale, has surplus revenue.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-04
3 I,egionary Court

EIOR the 1st Regiment. I'd Brigade. ~. d C. will
y b. held al the hou.e formerly occupied the In
dian teen Tavern, on Saturday the OH day Ut Au-
gust An fines imposed at the last Battalion Court,
eau be RENTED at this Court for good cause shewn
GEOhGE BRENT,
2o-eot6Aug Adjutant.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-21

FOR SAFE. OR ON GROOND fENL 4,
!, LOIS on Washington street, looming the
y dwelling house OF Mr.. Robert br0cSe''' 81 ''e
front. IS feet deep. ,.:., s,r,.t
tine LOT. s5 feet front on Princess street,
running s,uth rs tset p...;,L s,rss,
A LOT about 6. feet front on Patrick street,
by l2S 5-l2 Fast ,oe 10
- 4 LOT "a feet on Henry street, by l2' o-i2
Two LOTS, 90 feet front on Water street,
4'i Two LOTS sc feet front on Potomac street,
One LOT 100 feet front on Royal street, ny
l24 IL deep, near Yates's Garden
-. ,hS corner OF Franklin street 100 feet deep.
One LOT IS $40 on franklin street. Also,
ssyes< 4 PLANTATION III Montgomery
s3S County, Maryland, 10 miles from Georgetown
SSESrSOo acres; so to 90 acres in wood. rms
~. and is only mile from the CHESAPEAKE aha
. - canal III will be exchangedior Tow" ''0pe'S'
For TERMS p'eA'e ~rr' THos VOWEL.