Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-28


we have taken it simply as we find it in the works
of eminent biologists. As the latter is not phi
losophia phantastica, butt deeply interesting SCI
ence, constructed by that method of careful ob-
servation and cautious inductions, which Bacon
was himself the first to recommend; 50 neIther
can the sense of the Scriptures present to Us
religio heretica. Ii our science, thus construct
ed, and our religion to speak SO obviously the
same language, as we have seen they DO on
one important point, what else, in the s'r'ctest
application Of Bacon's philosophy. can we de-
duce from the circumstance, but that both are
certainly trueF"
Highway Rob5ery.-About twelve O'Clock
on Friday last. between the ninth and tenth mile
stone, on the York road. wagner. who was re.
turning home from Baltimore with his team, was
stopped BY two men disguised with black hand
kerchiefs over their faces, and robbed OF S95.-
One of them presented pistol and the other
large knife, threatening the WAGNER with instant
death # he did not surrender. Overcome by his
fears he gave up his money, and the desperadoes
left him. On reaching the tavern, short dis.
lance ahead, the wagner related the circumstan-
ccs. and in short time obtained about twenty
volunteers, and proceeded in search OF the rob
hers. Two men were found BY them IN gully
in field, situate not far distant from the part OF
the road where the robbery was committed, ono
of whom was changing his clothes at the time
They were, however, after being kept IN custody
short time, released. the circumstances attend
ing their arrest not being deemed sufficient JUS
tify their commitment I'm. ofyestcrd'y
| New YoRK, August "a.
Cdrrara. This man, whose name, as he signs
it himself, is Constant POari. was yesterday DIS
charged from detention under process from the
, United States Courts, AMI was simultaneously
delivered up to the agent Of the Dutch Govern
ment, the Chevalier Huygens. on the mandate
of the Governor of this state, in consequence oi
documents, and a requistion from the Govern
ment of Holland, which were some time since
received by him. He was immediately put on
hoard of the Dilot.boat Gazette. which was char
tered for the purpose; the sudden equipment and
sailing of which has given rise to much sPecula-
ton, and been supposed to be- connected with
some mysterious maneuvIes. Mr.. Taylor, Jr,
DEPUTY Keeper of the Bridewei. and the youn-
ger HAYS, have accompanied Carrara on his voy'
age. 1t is not supposed that his life will be ex-
acted as the forfeit Of his crimes; but his actual
and public conviction at home has been anxious
ly desired by the Prince Of Orange, against whom
the most base assertions were cast, AFTER the ao'
straction of his wife's jewels.
Fiacas at the Navy Yard Charlestown. we
understand thar all unfortunate affair occurred at
the Navy Yard in this town, one day this week
1t Romans, Of the Erie, had some words with
the Purser, and finally struck him, when the
Purser stabbed HIM in the back with his dirk
The wound vas not very severe. We learn that
Commodore Bainbrldse Immediately caused the
parties TO be arrested. Bunker Hill aurora.
Cent?, the aulic counsellor, who died lately
at Vienna, was one of the most distinguished and
able men of The age lie held high rank in the
scientific and political world. His political
writings recommended him to the particular Ia
vor Of the Prussian and Austrian governments:
he drew up almost al! the most important docu-
meuts of the Congresses, and a number OF state
papers OF the greatest consequence and note
mat Gazette.
A selection from the Writings and Speeches
of Lord Brougham, with Memoir Of his Life.
is about to be- published in London. They will
exemplIfy as great versatility Of talents and d.
yersity of laburs as have been known IN the case
of any one individual. Ibid.
Bishop Chase 1T may not be unacceptable
to the friends of the Bishop, to be informed, that
the writer of this left him in good health and ex-
CelPnt SplrltS. Oh last SATURDAY d WEN Pas's Ut
his newly selected residence in Mlchigan-he is
busily engaged in erecting buildings and imProv-
ing a farm to which his family is to be removed
in the course of next month. Within year
from the time of his arrival in the territory, he
will, in all probability, have farm IN such
state Of improvement, as to be sufficient tor the
support of his family; and. having thus Provid-
ed for their support, his inten ton is to devote
himself to preaching the gospel gratu!tous'y'-
His talents will not be buried in wilderness, a.
some Of his friends have feared; all his energies
will be devoted TO leading and forming society
in those infant settlements. lie has not lost
Sunday since he has been in the territory, with
ont holding service and preaching at least once
and mostly twice; for which, purpose he rides fire.
quently twenty five SfeuGenrih Herdfd'
n Cobler's LaSt.-An obscure cObIer once re
turned thanks through the newspapers to the hrc
department for saving his stock. This caused
considerable laughter, till person observed that
he supposed the poor fellows stock was his a'rl.