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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-20
James s. GunMeN, NJ. y.
DENTIST,

ID RESPECTFULLY nformst hecitize nd visitors
IL Of Alexandra that he may be consulted at Mr.
II. CIagett's Hotel, onthe first andthird WEDNES
DAY in every month, from 9 O'clock, A. NJ. until 9
p. NJ
Allletter saddressedto DR.. G at hso fic between
the United' tates' Bank and the Presidents House,
Washington City, oreft at Mr.. H. Clagett's liotelin
Alexandria. will be punctuall! attendedto.
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-20
Safford's Patent Straw Cutters

ON hand coed supply Of safior,'s Improv ed Pa.
" tent Straw Cutters of both sizes. Having been
appointed Agent for the proprietor furnish any
number that be wanted at the lowest which
they have ever been sold II is believed that they arc
superior TO an, thing Of the kind in use.
apr Is WI ID. MUTT
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-20
Sweet Oranges & Aemons

SWEEt OfHH6es Q AtWVNS.
lust received and for sale
q $50 boxes sweet Sicily oranges
so boxes lemons, in good order and moderate
price, by wholesale or retail.
apr 11-eo6t LOUIS BEELER.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-11-18
MISCELLANEOUS.
FUNERAL AT SEA.


A funeral is a melancholy and impress iye
service any where, but particularly SO at sea
and on board man. of-war. There is some
thing more deeply thrilling in the call of the
boatswain, All hands, to bury the dead as it
passes through the shp-echoed from deck to
deck by his mates--than even in the admonito-
Try sounds Of the bell of death on shore. And
as for the first time, in obedience to it, ascen-
ded the companion ladder and passed through
the openining crowd to the side of the ship,
where, in the sad preparations of the grave, Law
the form OF one who at that hour the day pre-
vious, had little thought of being then in eter-
nity-l could scarce command my voice, in
giving utterance to the sublime declaration of
the burial service. am the resurrection and
the life, saith the Lord The pause too pre-
ceding the words, commit his body TO the
deep, and then the plunge and plash of lifeless
voice more deeply touching than that sent
back by the clod of the valley from the mar
row house; when dust returns to dust, and
ashes to ashes!' in the seemingly more natural
cemetray within the Church-yard limits.
The person buried, was young man of the
marines. He had been i'll for fortnight, but
was atno time thought dangerous, and for the
last few days was considsred convalescent
first conversed with him upon the subject of
reHSioh zen Gays ago. IN reply TO the question
whether he had ever thought seriously of the
destiny ofthe soul, his only answer-and one
which he seemed to think abundantly sufficient
as his black eyes filed with tears--was, . 1 had
IA pious mother! l have seen him daily since.
and. though confessedly far from God, he APP
peared persuaded to cast himself in penitence
upon his mercy, and hereafter to lead a virtu-
Gus life. Poor fellow! he little thought his
end was so nigh. On attempting to sit up, at
ter having been in quiet sleep, the rupture of
an internal abscess took place. and sprinpinp
in convulsion from his cot, he fell dead in
the arms of his attendant.
His was the first funeral, but we had too
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-11-18
From the Xena Free Press.
REV. BEACHAM'S REMUNERATION.

rum tile hellla frce frcSS
REV. BEACHAM'S REMUNERATION.
Mr. Purdy-If, in the present spreading.
moral and political excitement, founded on the
outrages of Masonry, it is the duty of every,
renouncing mason, to exhibit to the world his
reasons for Withdrawing from society, would
say. as to myself, my first petition for mason
&c privileges was sent to the lodge in Sidney,
Shelby county, about July, 1927, when a tray
Cling preacher; but as could not attend at a. I
place, petitioned and received the two first de-
grees of masonry. the following winter in Day.
ton. After one year. | attended at the same
place, and was made master mason; and after
a year longer. being in Dayton. was invited
TO attend the Chapter, which did, and received
the four higher degrees.
Wyhrst Involvement to become mason. was,
that at the last conference attended, which
was at Hillsborough. in 1926, the Bishop, two
or three presiding Elders and several preach
ers' were reported to be masons. naturally
aw' that under such circumstances, preach
efs VINO were masons would fare better than
others in the distribution of appointments,
ana determined to be as nearly equal in that
respect as possible.
Also the institution was generally said to
be ancient, honorable and scriptural. DR.. VIM.
ADVISED me strongly to
proceed, and by all means not to stop short of
High priesthood, or degrees of Encampment,
which from his conversation, supposed to be
more sublime and sacred than any thing had
ever seen.
Alter taking several of these degrees must
say as to the practical part, was dull scbo.
iar' for these evolutions did not sit easy on nv
conscience and feelings. l never did feel
when IN the lodge, that was where ought n,
ee; nevertheless, generally thought we'll Of
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-11-18
PERSONAL APPEARANCE.

This is one of those things of accident, rest
ing with nature. No man or woman can form
their own persons, and none should be praised
or blamed on this head. The disposition for
looking well is running half the young peoale
OF the world-causing them to study their glas-
SEES. and paint or patch, instead of pursuing
that which is lasting and solid--the cultivation
of the mind. tbs always mark of weak
mind, ifnot a had heart, to hear person . aise
or blame another on the ground alone that they
are handsome or hornely. Actions should be
the test-and liberal course of conduct pur-
sued to all. 1t matters little whether man is
tall or short-whether the blood stains the cheek
orruns in another channel Fashion MAKE, tie
difference as to beauty. The lilly is as sweet
ii not so gay as the rose, and it bears no thorn
about it. AS to appearance, fashion should
not be allowed no bear upon that which cannot )
be changed, except by deception, and what in r
deed, in reality, is not worth the trouble of be-
ing SO, even if it could, asf
The sight of white man in Africa is much
tnossp homely than that of an African here-and
IN paand. at one time according to Walter
Sc the fashion to judge ola handsome man
was@f broad face and red nose.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-11-18

sad evidence before rs, thatis was Rot 60 be the
last. A pretty officer was lying at the time in
the vely jaws Of death, and expired the same
day. Noble in figure. and ofan uncommonly
hardy constitution, he died at the early age of
thirty. sacrifice to the demon Of drunkenness.
Before he was Thought in particular danger,
a fortnight ago, spoke to him, in one of my
visits, of the importance of being at all times
prepared for sickness and death; to which he
replied, that he was too weak, both in body and
mind, TO think on such subjects. Then he
was comparatively strong, and perfectly HIM
self but soon afterwards, the 'deiirium tre-
mems with all its accompanying tokens of u
horrid end, took from him every power of re-
Aection, and heperislied miserable and de-
graded soul. As / stood by his cot, gazing at
his convulsed and agonized frame, Just before
he expired after having lain sixhours speech
less, and utterly incapable Of artculating n syI-
able distinctly--in an effort of anger at a ship
mate attending him, he broke out in the most
dreadful oaths and curses, sounding in my ears
Jas if they already came from the regions OF the
damned
To commend his immortal spirit by prlyer
to the mercy of an Eternal judge, was all that
was in my power to do; and turned away with
the heartfelt aspiration Let me die the death
of the righteous, and let my last end be like
lhis!--Stervart's Journal.
/
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-11-18

FIsHING ExTRAoRDINARY--A gentleman who il
in the habit of visiting Arran annually on fishing
excursion. was last week enjoying his accustomed
sport, when, after few nbbles his flies Disappeared
and, in ii6ey, every inch of line, above hundred
fithoms, spun out with the velocity of lightning,
from his reel. Wholly engrossed Yh the subject in
hand, he thought nothing about his footing which he
soon lost, and before he could say Jack Robinson,
lie found himself s1oat. Expert at swimmlnn and
intent on securing his prey lie seized the rod in his
mouth and struck out vigorously, Then came the
tug Of war-=hs antagonist, on tack. was stand.
ing out 10 sea, and he the ether, using all his en-
in favor Of Neptune, and our fisher, rcce i j. from
the shore, was just bordering in his mind wb ,her he
would slip the tow line, or be towed 50 sei ~ this
critical juncture brother sportsman who had, at a
distance witnessed the struggle hove in sight, threw
him his rod, aud thus turned the scale of victory
The aid of this new alley proved most efficient, and
\ IN a few minutes, huge porpose lay gasping
i the strand Two TO one against the poor porpoise,
and ont of his latitude too, what could be expactede
\ A few bows with bludgeon and he was rendered
hors de combat. To dsengage the hook, an OPEN
ing into the captves provision store became neces-
sary, when the cause of his capture became appar.
lent A trout had first caught the fly and the por-
lpoise afterwards caught the trout and hence they
lboth fell into the fishers fos. The content. of the
store room into which the captors had cur passage
presented most curious medley of commodities
Among these was piece of velvet vest, the rem.
nant of shoe, with an iron heel, silver witch in
ruins, lady's sewed tppet, collar, and the lrag-
lments of flute. From the charge of eptcurIsm
they very justly exempted the water rover, bu' found
IT difficult to disodge the opinion, that canitasm
AS well as trout stealing, had been among the NUN.
Der ofhis crimes.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-11-18


he Autumn is silently stealing on. the +,ac.
are fast changing their hue, from the diferent
shades OF green to those of russell and red.
ms is the season in which persons begin tc,
think OF making preparations for. winter. for
the tall OF the leaf, indicates its first approach
Some prefer this season which has ever inspired
the poet, and the painter. There is somethinr
in the foliage, which is very beautiful. as tbe,5
C, tinted with numerous shades of colours.
ms + the season of the husbandman's wealth
Mnen ne gathers IN the reward of his spring. &
Sn toll; when he fills his granares. from
hen he has provided beforehand, apainsf IN.
drear OF approaching winter; he cheers bimseIf
with Its approach, when he may gather his fam.
ny around his freside; may qlaff his cider.
PICK his nuts, MUNICH his apples, or smoke his
pipe, and read the news. $40
Gcr7antoun zeleerabh.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-11-18
ANTI MASONIC.
lNlr. MnsM.s EeurtM Aetter.

corresbondeuce befrpeen the Hon. RICHARD
RUSH and the Gsmmitfess Athe NntioHas
.datimasonic Convention.
Butternuts, Ostego County, On. Y.) Oc-
tober S, 1881.
srR.--The Committse to whom that duty
was assigned by the late National Antimasonic
Convention, have great pleasure in transmits
ting to YOU, the enclosed resolution.
The Committee regard with exulting antici'
patton the speedy ARRIVAL of the period when
Il will not be necessary to vindicate the mo-
tives, protect the fame, or applaud the hrmness
of the assailants of freemasonry. Entertain
ing the confident expectation that an institu-
ton, anti-republcan in its principles, titles and
tendencies, selfish and exclusive in its opera
lions destructive of equal rights and the free
dom of elections, subversive OF the impartial
administration of justice, and eminently dam
eerous in its control of the press, must submit
to inquiry and fall before the omnipotence of
public opinion; they believe tnat the advocates
Of IT'S suppression will be honored with the
grateful plaudits of free and intelligent peo-
pie. The public Judgment will yet vindicate
the motives. appreciate the patriotism and APP
plaud the 6rmness of a distinguished citizen
iabouring to sustain the principles of freedom
and independence, to which his illustrious fa-
ther pledged his life, his fortune, and his sac
cred honor A name eminently conspicuous
in two of the most honorable professions. con-
nected with distinguished public services. and
immortalized in attachment to the charter of
our country's freedom, will derive additional
instre from its eloquent and triumphant defence
ct religion, liberty and law.
With the highest respect,
We have the honor to be
Your fellow-citizens,
JOHN C. MORRIS,
HARMAR DENNY,
InCuITA GJRRnNc
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-11-18

! remain. Gentlemen,
With great respect,
Your most obedent
And obliged servant,
RICHARD RUSH.
To JoHN c. MoRRIs. HARMAR DENNY, and
Joshua V. GIBBONS, Esquires.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-02-09
From the Ntw-york Journal of fcommeree.


 We have no institute ms mere flourisi,:ng than cur pris"ns It is but few years since the Pris' at Auburn was erected, with 500 cells. and it is now ful. to overfowing the number of inmates being 616. The nun. Der ct prisoners at Sing Sing is SCe. I'ctt, l422 sh"w.ng an increase during the past year ct 194 anl this, twthstanding 76 have been pardcned by the Executive. Pro,isi,n has been made r the erection of 200 add sicn. q cells in the Pr.son at Sing Sing. anl even these. if we reas II from the past, w.ll sc tree. ly suffice fir an'ther year. |" IL is evident" says Goycrnsr Throcp in his late Message. " that cur pr.scns must be enlarged without delay" Of the prisoners at Sing Sing who have " entered" during the past year, one Hundred and .f>urteen are from the city If New York, and yet the number of williams IL mcng us, isnat perceptiby diminished
 The fact is, that cur city has become a kind ct catch-all fer rogues and vagabonds fro a every part of the country, and indeed fra n mary foreign cuuntries--lnd although our lav mills are kept constantly in operation. tlie c nsumpticn is not greater than the supply. Far be it from us to l.hel the general harac- ter If cur pepul ttn, which is probablyirrt surpassed in neral excellence by any c;ty cf equal magnitude tn the glcbe. But at the same time the fcts above stated are undenia- ble and appalling.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-02-09
VOLUME H....NUMBER 45:

CT or later, drive their governments from such unholy afii liaticn. What! the pure and b,asted Republic If America connected w,th the grinding exacticns, the unteeling avaricr. the unsuitable cupid ty of money making corporation. Is such a government accessa- " to the dstresscs of it's people, and more particularly t9 the violation of State Rights. merelyto u?hold overgrown wealth, and to legll'ze it's pNwer, always sufficiently oppres- sive in any of it's c9mbnlticns, an1 p0ssess- ing mere thrn it's proper influence, under all it's modfic lticnS! It cannet be. The intelli- gencc and pubic v'rtuc Of ths country must revolt against it. The overer tchng cunning nf spccdl ,ticn, the corrupting thirst r
 ll-gotten lucre, the contamin .ting passion for hording wealth, the sordd desire to wield tht power wh'ci rune confers, w,th all it's disgusting train cfin1ltetl pride, overbe caring nrNgance and hlu 5hty mien. alike destitute of c',ar.ty or compassion. an the legitimate prAgeny of the bmking system mus, give wlvto the illumination which is increasing by p'uring upon the growing intellect of this rlsnr country. The present tendencies of the Government, alas! are selfish to the last
 degree. There is at present, a whitening sp;-
 Tt of monop iv, opperatng with s'ngularly
 double purpose, which, while it deadens eve
 ry feeling ct lberalty, qu' ckens and ina amos
 "very secret spr ng of avar:ce, and seemx
 n1re than to justify the severity of the sati- rst:
 "fhat Satan now is wiser than of yor, And tsmpts by making rich, making poor. Ih' tempt stw his time; th- work he ply'd: st3cSs and w'srriJtons pouron,v.ry sif, liii all tn d non nik his full q. setnt In onr nnhaunie, shower 0fceW bcr rent. Sihksd rp within th. m, " thought controls. Duoos 'hem Dtfecfors, and sseur.s th, tr sOu.s.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-02-09

Territory of Hnron.-rne erection of d new Territory "tt the far west" under this name, is again coming under discussion at this session of Congress. meeting wls held at Green Bay, on the 25th cf October last, to take into consideration this subject, and to so- licit from the General C. vernment surveys of new portions of the cauntry, for the acc ,m- modation cf the settlers, and for the purpase | of inviting thither the cntcrprising cmigrant and capitalist.
 The State of New York has deep interest in this question. A western friend whose in. telligence enables him to comprehend this interest, has furnished us the Allowing hints which We lay before cur readers.
 1He Wisconsin or Huron 7erritory-The advantages which the State of New-York will derive from the establishment of sepa- rate territorial government west of the M;- chigan, are numerous and valuable.
 It will greatly extend her commercial and mercantile interests: and by its influence, a considerable market will be opened for her agricultural and manufactured productions. The importation cf the articles produced in this country, such as lead, furs and peltries, sugar and white fish, and their transportation through the State arc we'll worth her atten- tien. Oflead, there were exported in 1898, II, l05,s10 lbs. and in 1899, l3, 343, 15O lbs. It is confidently asserted that the greatest part cf this trade may be turned to New York, bv the way of the Lakes and the Erie canal. This r ute is now pre- ferred to supply these who are employed in that trade with provisions and merchandise. The trade of Green Bay at present, (ep,rt at which ves- sels arrive and depart weekly during the spring, summer and autumnal months,) is estimated to exceed $500, per annun.
 The relative pcsition f this C, untry. to New-York, is that of a colony. settler upon the borders of either If the great Lakes
 is within the sc:pe her interests, and h's capital ard lab-r are employed to their ad- vancement. If he passes, however int, the valley of the Mississippi, his views, feelings and purposes are at dnce directed to ether points. They fellow the course ofthat stream like the winds cfthat region. He m v be c~n- sidered as lest to her commercial kingtlcn,. It IS of great importance, therefore, that this new territory >h7uld be open to receive her emigrants. and thus prevent them from csca- ping from her legitimate dominicn.
 As sameasure now, CT hereafter, to affect the political strength of New-York n the Un- ion, 1t will be cnly necessary to direct the at tent cn If her statesmen to her character. It may pt ssess consequence much greater than is at this moment apparent.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-02-09

dt1A AREWARD.-Stolen from enc cf SDlV the rooms of the Indian Queen Ho- tel Doubie-eased Siiuer Lerrr Uatch. The above reward will be given to any person who
 will deliver the watch, or for the detection of the thief Inquire at this office. jan26
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-02-09
Naips of aIabama.
An Act eetuay trials in capital by
 imnartiAI iururs

SECTION 1. Be ittnacted 6uthr Senote and House of Rehresentatiucs O fthe State of Hia- bama in General Hssembiy conUened, That in the selection ofa jury for the trial of per | son charged with the commission of q capital crime, it shall be the duty of the Court, after the juror is sworn, to make true answers ta | such questions as may be demanded of him by | the Court, to ask the juror if he has formed and expressed an opinion as tn the guilt or icnccencc of the prisoner at the bar. If the | juror answers that he has formed anl ex- pressed an opinion, then the Court shall de- mand of him, whether the op;nicn he has SC I formed and expressed is formed up2n his own knowledge cf the facts, or upcn rumor II he answers that the opinion so formed and expressed is ftrmed upon his own knowledge of the facts, then he shall be rej scted but il he answers that hisopinion so formed and ex, pressed, is formed npsn runner. then he shall be sworn in chief, unless challenged by the prisoner or prosecuting officer.
 Sec. 2. .h,sd be n Jnrther rnacted, That hereafter, in all capital cases, the attorney oi the State shall have the right to fcur peremp- tory challenges of the jary.
 Sec. I. .<nd De if further cnoefed. That no defendant shall hereafter be baiied in ca pital case, for afailnre cf obtaining q jury fol his CT her trial.
 Sec. 4. And 6e it further rnacted, That Thereafter it shall not be lawful for any defend ant. on trial for any offence made capital by law, committed after the passage If this act, to challenge more than sixteen iiurois, withou, showing, good and lawful cause for such chal- lengc.
 Sec. g. find De it further enaescd, Ina,
 n the trnl of any person charged with any felcn"us offence n"t capital, twelve percmp- lt'w challenges shall be allowed the prisoner, and four to the State. | AhhroUed, Jan. lc, 1881.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-02-09
AIhroved, Dec. 31, 1880.

An Act supplemental to entitled m t, appon,
 ctnai Commission, for the impv of the naviya
 ton of the Tnn, river, and for other purpos,s
 SECTION l. Be t enacted, G'c. That the Board of Tennessee Canal Commissioners ap- pointed by virtue of the provisions of ".,n act to appoint Canal Commissioners for the im- prove me mt tf the navigation of the Tennessee river, and for fther purposes, ".approved Jan uary 18th, 1880, be, and they are hereby, au- |thorized and empowered to continue to let cut to contract to the lowest responsible bidder, after giving notivc thereof for the time, and
 n the manner required by the third section
 # the above recitedact, to such perscn or per sens as may tfftr to take the contracts for the exc cuticn cf any of the works necessary to the improvement of the navigation of the
 Tennessee Ever, any part of said contempla- ted work of improvement, so as to comply with the act of Congress, by making such in- pr vement capable of steamboat navigation Provided, said commissioners shall make said contract, CT contracts, in such manner, and upcn such terms as will cause said improve ments to continue from the first obstr, cticn to the navigation of said river Tennessee, at the town of Flcrence, [the Commissioners having already contracted fir the improve ment fthe r.verbelow Florence, and to pro- ress up said rivcras heretofore provided fa,. by law: .And Eropided further. that said Com missicners shall net, in the amount of con- tacts hereby authorized to be made, exceed the amount of funds to be derived from the sale nfthe lands granted to this State by the Cen gross If the United States, fer the improve ment cf the Tennessee and other rivers, after having the amount already contracted to be paid for the improvement of the said river Tennessee, below the town of Florence, and the amount which may be derived from pay ments made, and hereafter to be made en lands which may nave been sold, and which may be sold up to the time of making such contract CT C ntracts.
 Sec. ?. find De it .furthcr enaeted, That the e ntracts hereby authorized to be made fer the execution of any lot, precinct, CT part tfthe works e contemplated and deemed neces- sary frr the improvement of the navigation of the Tennessee river, shall be made in such manner, and upon such terms. as will make the amount which the Commissioners may contract to pay for the work CT materials ne- cessary to said improvement, payable a, such periods of time as will enable said Ccmmis- sioners to discharge said contracts cut of the money cn hand, and the payments which may bcccme due fer lands already scld, and which may be sold up to the time of making such contract CT contracts, the said commissioners in making said contract or contracts, shall have due regard to economy, and enter in-