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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25

.StUindling. u. S. Gazette contains a
report of a trial recently had in the Mayors
Court of Phladclph ia-Commonwealth vs.. Tho
mas Cooper, alias Eales, L. Cooper, Jr. John
Cooper and N. G. Grafton. The defendants
were indicted for conspiracy. as against the pub
lie at large, to obtain credit from any and every
person, with intent to cheat and abscond, and
actually did obtain credit from houses in New
York to the amount Of S52, 600. Two Of the de-
PENDANTS only were put on their trial-the two
younger Coopers; the Senior Cooper, who was tho
father of the young men having absconded, and
Grafton having dicd since the finding Of the
bill.
The evidence detailed in the report of the tri-
al. exhibits on the part Of the defendants, case
of boIdfaced swindling The Coopers were locat'
ed at Philadelphia, and "Grafton Co." were
established at New York. Apparently 1t was the
business of the New York ''house" to obtain goods
from any and every person. partially or wholly
on credit, and consgn them secretly to the branch
established at Philadelphia, whence they we're
sent to auction. The plan seemed to work well
for the cOnsprators, it was prosecuted to c0nsld-
cradle purpose; and was at last arrested IN con.
sequence of the name Of house of established
character in New York, being observed on some
goods sold at auction in Philadelphia. friend
of the New York House, who had observed this
circumstance advised them of it BY letter, which
information led TO the discovery Of the conspira-
CIV, and the mode of operation adopted by the ac-
tors in it.
1t appeared from the evidence that Grafton
and the elder Cooper were the master spirits of
the plot. The jury, however, returned verdict
Of guilty against the two younger CoOpers, but re-
commended John Cooper to the mercy of the
Court on account of his youth.
-&ASA
"A Swiddisr caught. Tho Coatsvile, Pa. Ex-
aminer states, that John Mureland was appre-
hende'l in that neishborhood, few days since,
after having made his escape from two jais.
tits said that he had obtained credit, in Fred
rick county, Maryland, to the sum of 80 or 40
thousand dollars, in cash, and. il being suspect
ted that he was about to SNAKE OF" with his
booty, he was taken and locked up in Frederick.
town Jail. On the night Of the 9th inst. his cash,
it is supposed. unlocked him there. Tie was
speedily apprehended and locked up again, and
he travelled oil. on foot, down the turnpike, till
Lancaster constable, in the stage overlook him.
He offered the constable and stage driver some
1000 or $500, to let hun pass on; but they took
him back the same day, IN u Dearborn, to Lam
caster. Peter Brengle, Sheriff Of Frederick cOun-
ty, Md. had Immediately sent out handbills. Of.
fering $1,000 reward for Moreland's second an.
prehensi0n.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25
From the National LatelHgencer Of Saturday.
THE LATE RESIGNATION.

The Telegraph OF last evening contains the
following correspondence between the President
and Secretary e the Treasury. 1t discloses the
fact that Mr.. Ingham resigned at The request OF
The President, for which the previous resisna-
tious of Messrs. Eaton and Van Buren, paved the
way, and confirms the opinion which we hazard
ed as to the true cause Of the movement. The dts
missal Of Mr.. Ingham is, we believe the first case
of the dismissal Of Cabinet Officer which has
occurred in the Government since the first term
of Mr.. Madison's administration.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25
Office Of the Chesapeake &. Ohio Canal Company
WAsuINoroN, April 8, 1851

NhohlNoloN3 nP'" y; D..
NOTICE is hereby given, that an instalneIt a oa
~ dollars aud City cents per share (being me .y
nstaIment) on every share Of stock in the ChespS
and Ohio Canal Company is required to be p.n', M
18th day ofJunc next; which instsIment must os ~,
to the credit ofthe Chesapeake and Ohio Cana
ny, to The Cashier or uhcr officer d either o. VI"
Loving Banks. viz: w.Jl
The Branch Bank Of the United States Al "H|
ingion;
The Bank Of Washington. at Washington
The Patriotic Bank Ut Washington, do
The Bank Of the metropolis, do
he FARMERS and Mechanics Bank, at 1eo'S'"'
The Bank Of Alexandria, al Alexandria
The Bank of Potomac, do
The Farmers Rank Of Alexandra, do
The Mechanics bank Of Alexandria, DO
The Ilagerstown Bank, in Hsgerstown' NJ.
The Branch ofthe Valley Bank, IN Char'es'o'N
and o.
The Branch of the Valley Bank, in Leesours' "
by order Of the President and Directors;
JOHN p. lNGLs,
Clerk Ches. g. Ohio Canal ComPT'
apr IL -Iawtl3thJ
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25
DIED..

On Sunday, the 18th instant, Mrs. HAnRlE
B. GRAY, consort OF Mr.. John GRAY, Of Les
burg. The grave could scarce have closed or'
more excellent woman. Warm-hearted,. knt
aftectionate, aad charitable, she was greatly =
tecmed by large circle of acquaintance ''
friends, who will long deplore her loss.
+ Jsesburp DnDsr.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25

In accepting Of your resignation, 1t Is Win
great pleasure that bear test imony TO the inte-
srity and zeal with which you have managed the
fscal concerns of the patton. 10 your discharge
of all the duties of your Office, over winch have
any control, 1 have been fully satisfied; and IN
your retirement you carry with you my best wish
E. for your prosperity and happiness.
1t is expected that YOU will continue to dis
charge the duties of your Office until successor
is appointed.
have the honor to be, with great respect,
YOUR most Obedient servant
ANDREW JACKSON.
SAML. ID. INaHAM,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25

The Philadelhia papers state that John w.
Ayre, whose dry good store in Market street was
partly burned on last Saturday evening, has been
taken up and brought before the Mayors Court,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25
the Same.
CHEAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL,


We had the pleasure, week Or two ago, OF
publishing some facts in regard to the progress
and prospects Of our great work, which must
have been highly gratifying to the citizens OF THIS
district. and to the friends Of the Canal every
where, but especially so, we are sure, to our
friends of the Baltimore Gazette. We have now
the pleasure Of communicating. tor the satlsiac-
ton of our readers, some additional information
of the same agreeable tenor.
On the 2lst of March the first toll was rcceiy.
cd at the locks above Georgetown, after TIE
opening of the canal for navigation the present
season. Wednesday last, therefore completed
the first month of the use of the Canal since the
finishing of the 5th and saith sections, for the
completion of which the re-admission OF the wa
ter had been delayed, although the navigation
might have been resumed on the Goth OF FeDrua'
ry. 1t must, theI efore, be very gratifying to the
friends of the Canal to know, that, on the return
of the President and Directors, on "Wednesday
morning, from an inspection of its various works,
az far up as the mouth Of Seneca, they were IN
formed by the Collector at the Old Locks that
Ss. 400 had been received within the month, not
then expired. The works were in excellent con.
dtion, and the scenery of the Canal as beautiful
as the imagination can well picture.
1t was not among the least of the agreeable OBJ
iec,s which met the eye in passing up the line,
to see preparation made for the construction OF a
boat on the margin of the canal. capable OF carry
ING eleven hundred barrels Of flour. The pro-
prietvr having lately towed several boats together
having more than nine hundred barrels on board,
by one horse, expects, with the same power, to
tow that which Is now constructing, when fully
laden; though his principal object is to transport
several thousand cords of wood to market; which,
before the canal was completed to the Great Falls,
was utterly worthless.
The Mayors of Washington and Georgetown
accompanied the President and Directors, in
their visit ofnspection; the former as far only as
Crommelin, the name given to the hotel at the
head Of the Fails, now kept by Capt. Fenlon,
who has charge Of the six locks by which the as
cent of the river al that place is effected.
Some gentlemen from distant parts of the Uni
on were much struck with the magnitude of the
canal, and of the immcnsc labor expended on
some portions oft, as we'll as with the highly
picturesque character OF the scenery along the
whole lnc running rs it doos on the margin OF the
romantic Potomac.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25

49,, t.o, a. Brussels to take commahd
ue .n, Lifted Armies. An order had reaChtu
Q, VIC IN mt in immediate readiness the wno'e
LISTS ~" 18th Navy. II was run,ored ana 0eNes-
oi III. ,t Austria had declared Var against france
Can't. II. brought no papers
Nh. CaLHoux's popularity. sincc inc pu .d IN
.;on If tho :. book" has certainly lncreaseu, a
w.. % no ;ncousiderable extent. ueht'e'
men Of standing and influence, now SPEAK .aso.'
ahIy NJ his character, who but SIX moh''s as''
were rather opposed to him than Gths aSaSsrm
His friends too, are getting extremely luKe"al"
IN their support of Gen. JACKSON, ana IN so'nS NJ
s,,nces express their decided hostility; we
mention these facts as signs ofthe nrs, all point
ing certain way.
+, is said bv some, that the immaculate ANUS
and Mai Lewis of the Treasury Department;
determined last week, to follow SUIT, aud seha
~ ibe;, res,qnation-s. Lord! how we apples
s,,;r ,, However, we believe Kendall is not
n,onv d,orees below the rest of them, and upon
the whole, has more sense than Eaton, Brahch
and Iugham put together
-lSSs-
Mr. CALDWELL declines being candidate to
renresent the District of Loudoun, &c. The next
Congressional term.
Miss Patton, alias Lady Lenox, alias Mrs.
Wood, is, it appears, now the lawful vile oil the
latter gentleman. and sings on the joint account
Of the matrimonial firm. She has an engagement
at the Italian Opera for fifty nights, at one thou
sand guincas.
The Harrisburg Chronicle Of Monday last
saws: Judge Nc Lean, Of the Supreme Court
of the United States, on his passage to the West,
tarried at Harrisburg on Thursday last, and re.
ceiyed the attentions to which a gentlaman and
public officer so deserving and distinguished Is
entitled. He spent the evening with his old
friend and acquaintance. Governor Wolf
The Secretary of State to the Provisional Gov
eminent of Poland, (says the Salem, N. J. Mes
senger) is Julian NiemceuieZ, formerly aid to
Kosciusko, who married and resided many years
in New Jersey.
The Hon. RoLLIN c. MALLARy, (who died re-
Gently in Baltimore) for several years past was
a prominent member IF the House Of Representa-
tives of the United States from Vermont, and Tor
the last five or six years known as the active and
| talented Chairman of the Committee on Manu-
features. These must speak for his talents,
whilst his qualities as man and a friend, can
best be spoken OF by those who had the pleasure
of knowing him in private life. He had been i'll
for some time preceding the close Of the late ses-
sion, but recovered sufficiently to set out for Yer
mont. He was unable, however, to proceed be-
yond Baltimore.
Thomas CampbeH.-It would seem from the
London papers that this distinguished poet has
abandoned the idea Of visiting America. lie is
no longer connected with the editorship of the
New Monthly Magazine, but has announced a
new periodical, to be entitled 9 The Metropoli-
TAM"
Stumbling U. S. Gazette contains a
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25
SAvANNAH, APRIL Is.
ABDUCTION!

We learn that on Wednesday last young
man, in the employ of Mr. r. w. residing with
his family about three miles from town, on one of
our most public roads, had a misunderstanding
with his employer, and very unceremoniousy
threatened to perform upon our astonlshed neigh
bour the operation of throat cutting, which idea
being not much relished by him, as one would ma
turaIly imagine, he escaped through one OF his
back windows, leaving his wife and family in the
house, and made precipitate retreat to this city
for such assistance as would be necessary to Sc
cure the ungrateful guest-which obtaining, he
returned, when 10 the young man had retired,
carving with him not only Mr.. WIS. wife; but
his horses and carriage, a bag OF money, double
barreled gun and his servant girl-since which
nothing has been heard of them.
-seoHan>
q new ,oay of leaving Card: An officer now
in our Navy, will vouch for the truth Of the fol-
lowing anecdote. A few years since, one OF Un-
Gle Sans large gon boats while cruising in the
Mediterranean, fell in with one of John Bulls
square built dandy clippers. The compliment OF
boarding, of course must be paid, and Capt. -
with full manned gig including our hero Jack
at the bow, commenced the ceremony Capt.
mounted the side of Johns barque and Jack
through pure Yankee curiosity, followed in his
wake until laid too IN his course, by the sentinel
on duty. "Why do YOU belav me here" said
Jacks "Why, because your larboard check is
slowed with tobacco, and orders are,' that none
shall use it ON board - WE'LL just YOU say"
said Jack. ssbut inst be so kind as to allow me
to walk crack, from this 'ere scupper to that ere
l say Bob my rum'un, turning TO his friend
in the boaD she's as clean on deck as the white OF
our SAILS eye, and her pocket rag wouldn't sie If
she holied the planks." Jack in the mean time
was crowdng the weed into his nut crackers. till
his cheeks resembled the jowis of a monkey
Capt.-pow returned to the boat, when Jack
determined on having the last word, hitched up
his waistband and sang out, e" Alloy your honor!
is the commodore in haili' He's below.-said
the sentinel. 'Then just inform his honor, that
I've left my card" accompanying his words with
the deposit of a generous qud Of the Old Virgi-
MIA, upon the vrgin-white deck of the. British
cruiser.
-sseSau-
The following language is held by London
correspondent Of the New York Commercial Ad.
vertiser:
"The bad conduct of the French people is
creating reaction in the public sentiment in
England. Had the French people used their IL
berries well, really think there would have been
great overturn here. But the respectable part
Of the community, seeing what a mob invested
with sovereign power can do,will rally arrlnd the
throne, and submit to present evils. in preference
to those which would result from sweeping
change"
liking Philip will be headless king within
three months, unless he lead the sans culo.tes of
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25
WAsHIxeroN, April 1S, 1851.


S.R: In communicating to me, this morning.
the information of the resignation Of the Secrea-
~ Of State and Secretary OF War; together with
the reasons which had induced the former to take
this step, you were pleased to observe that tins
proceeding was made known to me as one OF those
whom you had associated with you in the admin,
istratiou Of the government, and you suggested
that would, after few days reflection. have
further conversation with you on the subject,
But. in recurring to the brief remarks made at the
time, as we'll as to the letter Of resignation OF the
Secretary of State, which you were good enough to
submit for my perusal, have not been able to as
certain what particular matter was intended TO De
proposed forsny reflection, as connected with
this event. Under these circumstances, and be-
ing DESTROYS Of avoiding the possibility of misaP-
prehension as to your views, would respectful
" INQUIRE whether the measure adopted by the
Secretary of State & Of War, isdeemed to involve
considerations on which you expect particular
communication from me, and if so, OF what natsre.
, have the honor to be, respectfully your ob't
servant, > ID. lNUnAM'
To the President ofths u s.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25
WAsHIxeroN, April Goth, 1881.

srs: Late last evening had the honor to re-
Give your letter Of that date, rendering your re-
signation of the Office Of Secretary of the Treasu
nv. When the resignation of the Secretary OF
State and Secretary Of War were rendered, l
considered fully the reasons offered, and all the
circumstances connected with the subject. Al
fer mature deliberation, concluded to accept
those designations. But when this conclusion
WAS come to, il was accompanied with the con-
x;ction that must entirely renew my cabinet
rts members had been invited by me TO the sta
,;ons thew occupied-it had come together IN great
harmony. and as a unit. Under the circumstan-
n.s in which found myself, could not but per-
ss;ye the uropriety of selecting cabinet com
posed of entirely new materials, as being calcu-
lated in this respect at least, to command pub
Tic confidence and satisfy public opinion. Ne
,her oould be insensible to the fact that to per-
mat two only TO retire, would be to afford room
for unjust misconceptions and malignant MIS-
rsnreteutations concerning the influence OF their
particular presence upon the conduct OF Puciic
ssfs;rs. Justice to the individuals whose public
snirit had Inpelled them to tender their res'sna-
lions. also required then, in my opinion, the de-
e;sion which have stated, however painful to
nv own feelings, it became necessary ihat
should frankly make known to you the whole SUD-
ject.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25
: Economy the surest Road 10 WEAIID
Renovating and Coat Dressing

's@HE subscriber returns his thanks toms heI 3. !
L the public for the liberal ENCOURAGEMENT
received, and Informs them that he still eonufu
clean and dress Cloth Coats, Pantaioons, &C. - !
Iors. on on eAtire new plan, and without ,nluy 80
shape ofthe collars, &c Spots, greass, &c SJsul
and the original gloss restored 10 the cloth; y.
he fail IN giving satisfaction. no charge WIN IS
The work can be left with Mr.. J. W. SmItn. =, "a
Isaac's Tailoring Establishment. King sues' ,s,s1
the subscriber, at Mr. Green's Chair Factory VII
Newton's Franklin House Hotel. ,,,,nyc
Repairing attended to. A. LhS'
apr 6-2awtf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25

Thomas CampbeN.--It would seem from the
London papers that this distinguished poet has
abandoned the idea Of visiting America. lie is
no longer connected with the editorshiP of the
New Monthly Magazine, but has announced a
new periodical, to be entitled " The Metropoli-
tam"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25

MUSEUM IN
Open daily, from 10 to 70, n, and from ''''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25
WASHINGTON, April 10.

WASHINGTON, April 19.
Sir: am gratifed to find myself entirely re-
lieyed. by the distinct explanations at the inter-
view to which you invited me, to-day, from the
uncertainty as to the object OF your communlca-
ton Yesterday, which had referred to IN my
note of last evening; and have to make my &C
acknowledgements for the kindness with which you
have expressed your satisfaction withthe manner
in which have discharged the duties OF the sta
ton to which you had thought proper to invite
me. and your conviction OF the public confidence
in my administration Of the Treasury Depart
ment. I beg leave, however, to add, in my own
Justification, for not following the example OF the
Secretary of State and the Secretary OF War, in
making voluntary tender of the resignation oil
INV office, as soon as Twas acquainted with theirs,
that was wholly unconscious OF the application,
70 myself, Of any Of the reasons, SO lar as was
annri;sed Of them, which had induced them to
withdraw from the public service. II therefore,
seemed TO be due 10 my own character, which
e,isht otherwise have been exposed to untavora-
Me ;mnutations, that should find reason for
,es;ooing In distinct expression OF your wish to
that effect; this wish has now been frankly an
nonnced. and has enabled me to place my retire
mention its true ground.
have, therefore, the honor Of tendering to
sou nv resignation Of the office of Secretary OF
The Treasury Of the United States. which you
will be pleased to accept, to take effect as soon
as NV services may be dispensed with consistent
" with your views Of the public interest.
I seize the occasion to offer you my thanks for
the many testimonials have received OF your
Kindness and confidence, dusing our official con-
nexion, and especially for the renewed assurance
this day Of the same sentiment; o
His Excehency ANDREW JACKSON,
President U. S.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25

Retort Courteous.-'' Hold your tongue trI
fool!" was the polite recommendation Of an ln'I
husband. "Sure, then, you're going to spII
yourse5!' was the equally polite reply Of the Ht|
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25

The news from Washington throws into q
mentary shade all the European marvels. Il
could practice the usual flourIshing in our era
we should have prefaced this article with So
phrases, in, large capitals. as--RevolutiOn
shington-Evacuatio of the Departments
Mystiiication of the People-New Cabinet
unknown-Tender Correspondence, and
forth. Nat. G0s.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25

II is said that the wretched Gibbs, who Is
suffer tomorrow, with Wansley, on Ellls's
and, denies that part Of his confession in vii
he represented himself as having been on board
the Hornet and Chesapeake. The statem'
seemed to us sufficiently contradicted. Hes
asserts that his other statements are correct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-02-24
" RU the Work is the .7rtist kuogp /!

VI ]. shLyETAT returns his thanks to the my
for the very liberal encouragement which, .I
received and informs them that he still Continue :
conduct the Dyeing and Securing latter moi a.
the plan pursued by Chairmskcrs but executed 4.
the manner of an artist long experienced in his
ness. Those who may favor him with their Gust.
may rest assured that no pains shall be spared 10 -
der complete satisfaction in the work done by him.
Silk cotton, wool!en, thread and lace dy ed any =,
Tor that may be desired, at the shortes, notice. y.
colors warranted to remain permanent Merino sb,,c
bIeached perfectly white, without the sShtes, nc,
to the borders.
Two apprentices, from II to Is years of age, q
be taken TO the above business. None need AM
but those who can come well recommended. nv
The subscriber continues to keep an assortmer, ,
the choicest Mines, ofhs own importation viz Cb,
psigne, Claret, Vim B.snc de Crave, Old Port ~
Madeira; also, Loudon Porter, liibber,'s Brown Sos
Albsn, ,Philadelpha, Georgetown and AleAsndri, Al
and Porter. bottled Crab Cider and good strong Y
ncear; superior Velvet BottIng Corks Also, Nj,
Water and Rose Water for sale az shove.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-02-24
New Fall Goods.

gxTEhave received by packets President and George
w ToSn from Philadelphia and New York, part OF
our FALL. SrOCK which enables us to offer, on IL
beral terms:
London super blue, black, olive, green, brown and
mixed cloths
Pelisse cloths cassimeres and satinests
Blankets and hannels plainand printed baizes
Merino and common circassians
Bombazines and bombazetts
Valencia, swansdown and tcilinet vestings
Scotch and English plads; plain and pld cambiets
Italian ustrings and gros de Naples
Satin levantne, senchews and sarsnets,
4 and 54 modes; sstins and horences
Italian and French grapes; pongce
Merino scarfs, shawls and hdkfs, some extra quany
Plain white merino shswls, a neat article
Tibet, barage and silk handkerchefs
English and India bandannoes
Italian and Barcelona cravats
Plain and printed jaconet do
Irish table diaper 81 to lO-4 ,
DO linens and sheetngs; black and brown iioiiaho
Twilled sacking; burlaps and osnaburgs
general assortment OF o
DOWES7TC COTTON GOODS;
consisting, in par', of
Tickngs
Bleached and brown sheetings and shirtings
Fancy and furature piaids.
Cotton osnaburgs, NC. &c. -,
All of which have been selected by an experienced
dealer SCO'I q Wh1h''
oct8 Corner of King and Royal streets.