Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-23

thousand Dollars, to the Female Charity School
Of Fredericksburg.
The English papers announce the death OF the
celebrated Jeremy Bentham. lie died on the
9TH of June. He was singular and eccentric
hat an able, man, and his writings will secure his
name from oblivion. Mr. Bentham was bench
or Of Lincoln's-inn, and was the father OF the
bar. In conformity with the desire OF his father
he practsed for short time in equity, and was
immediately remarked for the ability he display
sd. but the death Of his father left him with
oderate fortune and the free choice OF his course
Of life. when he at once abandoned all prospects
Of professional emoluments and honor, and de-
yuted the whole Of his subsequent life to those
l,bors which he believed would produce the
greatest happiness TO his fellow creatures.
The London papers also announce the death
Of Charles Butler, in his SD year, Tie MAS
gentleman of great professional eminence, anu as
a private gentleman was universally respected
throughout long and honorable life lie was
Roman Catholic, and the first Of that persuasion
who appeared at the Bar after the repeal OF the
prOhbtory statutes in regard to the profession Of
the law.
Joseph BOnaparte Count de Surveilliersl is
about to embark fur Europe Upon his intention
being known, the inhabitants Of Bordentowp,
the village near his residence, waited upon hlm
in BODY, and expressed their interest in his fu-
tare Welfare. His absence in that section of
country will be generally regretted.
After the payments OF the three per cent.
stocks Of the United States, OF the exchanged hive
per cents. and the exchanged four and hall per
cents, now advertised to be made, the whole
funded debt OF the United States will amount TO
5000, 600 o..
Jirginia National RspnJican Conrsntioa.-
From Staunton, we learn, that the Convention to
the number of about Ninety, met and was organ
wed on the 10Th. Mr.. Faulkner of Berkeley was
elected President, Mr. Moore OF Rockbridse and
Mr. Woodbridge Of Chesterfield, Vice Presidents,
and Mr.. Toler Of Lynchburs. aud Mr.. Wilson
of Bedford, Secretaries. Our letters state that
the Convention is highly respectable aud con-
tains much talent and worth, and that the best
spirit prevails among the members. Great gra-
ti6cation is expressed at the fact the Unversi-
~ of Virginia being represented in the Conven-
ton. We make the following extract FROM the
letter of the Correspondent Of the Fredericksburg
Arena
When the Convention opened yesterday. the
report of the Committee appointed at its preced
mo session was read and concurred in. Ii re-
commended that this body shall proceed, LIST, to
the nominations of candidates for the Presidency
and Wee Presidency of the U. States-2diy, the
appontmeat OF a Committee to prepare an all
dress to the People OF Virgina-Sdiy, OF Com
mittee to draft Resolutions expressive OF the
views of this Convention-and 4thly. OF Com
m,ttee 20 frame an Electoral Ticket. Resolu-
tons To effect these objects were introduced Sc
vcrally by Messrs Wadsdel, OF Augusta, Stuart.
nf Wythe, Price, Of Richmond. Moore, oil Rock
bridge, and Waterman, ot Augusta-and were
supported by the movers with great abl'ity-and
seconded with equal ability BY Messrs. Dorman,
of Rockbridge, McIlhenny. OF Greenbriar. Brent,
Of Frederick, Janney, of Loudoun, and Catlett,
Of the [ University OF Virginia. After the appoint
mrnt By the Chair of these several Committees,
the Convention adjourned to 10 A. NJ. this day.
The proceedings Of Yesterday evinced rare Ia
lent OH the part Of those gentlemen who took
share in them. The exhibition made me feel
proud of our State which contributed. and Of our
Convention which embraced, such distinguished
abilities. could not but wish that every Jack
son nan in the United States could have heard
those who addressed the bOdy-that all our
friends could have had their zeal quckened by
the thrilling eloquence which was displayed
The nominations of Clay and Sergeant we're re-
ceived with enthusiasm equaled only by the
animation with which not their cause. oat the
cause Of pure liberty-of republican principles
the cause of our common country-@as advocat.
cd by Messrs. Dorman and Stuart. This was
indeed. an interesting occasion--and the good
feeling aud uuanimity which prevail among al,
the members, serve to heighten our pleasure and
our admiration.
John Kankey, Esq. of Georgetown, ID. Z. late