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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-10
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Snowdea-In your paper OF this morn. :
inc read IAN Inquirer on the subject OF
F.ster. he stated Some AImanacks say the
18th, others the asd." This. certainly: IS sum
Gent to deceive almost any enquirer has'
ter. we all know, comes but once year; there,
fore an error is some~here. A large portion oil
Christians Chr throughout The world keep the Easter,
this year. on the 2sd. And am to,a ne * sun
day. the 18th, is Palm Sunday: Blu, if :" 40
Inau,rer' wishes to settle his Easter" he will
not spin his faith to the sleeve OF any one man,
but settle it according to the minority.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-10
ALEXANDRIA, I'd. c.
TUESDAY MORNING. APRIL 10. 1882

The April Term of the Circuit Court tor the
District commenced in this place yesterday
The Grand Jury were sworn and charged Inc
criminal docket is unusually small, presenting
an evidence of the general good order and mo-
rality Of our population. The Court adjourned
to meet again next Monday.
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pannra.na .ueXicO.

f>HIs splendid Representation OF one OF the mos'
l beautiful as well a. unique Cities of the world,
after an exhibition of unprotected success IN London
and in some of thu pr,ncira. CITIES in this country,
is NOW OPEN
for the inspection Of the citizens OF Iexandns ana
the public generai,. in building erected Tor Its
reception, it, Washington city, and situated on Mar
set space, south side Pennsylvania Avenue between
and 9th streets.
Il is the original picture, painted BY order OF the
Mexican Government, AID challenges competition
with any thing of the kind ever produced in the Ca
pito Of Europe
open each day. Sundays excepted, from O'Clock
A. ~ till sunset.
Aam,,,.nce es cents Season tickets (bot transfer.
,blel one dollar EACH to be obtained Of MIR. o..
Bullock. Agent for the Propsietors, at the place OF
exhibition
pamphlets Historical and descriptive] l2a cts
abr i-TeusdtTSa
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sing them to adopt some means OF ivlng' io.ne 81
than what is not only rePugnant 20 inc se"'' "
our institutions, but to the laws themselves
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70 Fishermen

A n additional supply Of hauling and rigging rope
"A just received. JosiAh H. DA''''
apr
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DRAP.S THIS D.aI.
Grand Consolidated Lottery,

DR.AJpS THIS D.aI.
Grand Consolidated Lottery,
Class No 7 for 1882.
To be drawn at Wilmington, (Del] on Tuesday.
April 10
sc NUMBER LO7TERY-iO DRAWN BaLLOTS
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000:
Tickets "a "; hsi,es y; q'aEers w.
New-York Consolidated Lottery,
Class No c for 1882,
Will be drawn in the City OF New York Wednesday
spLn@ DID CAPITAL PRIZE $40 900
tickets %, halves 50; quarters -
To be had in q variety OF numnersa
j. II. WHITES
otlery Office, Royal st Get.
y Ord rs from the country spe c'slly attended to-
Drawing of the Petersburg snevTf e1s Association
81 60 81 IS so So 10 90 Sc
Drawing of The Union Canal otery Pennsy ivsna,
Glass M for 1872:
Is q II al SO so % 81 AZ
DRAWS THIS D.4T.
Grand Consolidated Lottery.
Gas, No7f for 1882.
Will be drawnat wilmington. Dell on Tuesday, the
HIGHEST PRIZE SO 600
Tickets -; halves 700, quarters w
Connecticut Lottery, Elk. Glass No. for 1889,
v III be drawn =, y. 7.d.'' "a fuer'i~s. >PrI 10
CAPITAL PRIZE $4,000
Whole tickets a; halves : OO' quarters o.
To be had in n variety Of numbersof
7. 30RSE,
Lot .,y e E. change Brok,r .7e 'ndrfa
Drawing of n, Union canal ot,ery, Cas. tor 1881
Is d II 4l SO so % 81 AZ
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-10

Virginia Docfrines.-It is the custom nova.
DAYS, from what motives and for what ends we
need not say, to pretend to submit with implicit
obedience to the opinions Of the State Of Virgi.
MIA as formerly expressed on political questions.
This would be gratifying enough, did we not know
how hollow is the assumed sincerity Of many Of
those, Ioudrst in their praises of the Virginia
doctrines. Care however is taken, only to bring
before the public those sentiments which 60 to
support certain political school in its tenets.-
Whatever initiates against these is studiousIy
kept in the back ground. We honor. in truth,
many of the political doctrines SO ably and eIo-
quently expounded by former Virginia Legsla-
lures. We object to many also is true. But to
the following from a report agreed to by both
Houses Of the General Assembly, without dis
senting voice, on the 26th Jan 1910. who can
take exceptionl We present it as important at
this particular time.
The committee to whom was referred the COM
munication Of the governor Of Pennsylvania. CO.
verine certain resolutions Of the legislature Of
that state. proposing an amendment to the con.
,Itution Of the United States. by the appoint.
ment Of an impartial tribunal, to decide disputes
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-10

The National TnteIIisencer, in advefunsS -.
of recent cohsression'' ..,a
remarks that sit took a wide and 'n's''
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Lot ,y e E. change Broksr. Ae ndr'd
Drawing of H. Union Canal Lottery, Class tor ,S32
Is d II 4l So so % 81 AZ
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Small Grain The information contained Il
the Gazette of last week relative to the crops u
Frederick is also true in relation to Loudoun.-
Some liners. it is said, intend to plough thel
fields over again and SOW something else.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-19
PLAIN SENSE.
COMMUNICATED.

Mr. Sno,cden-I have read communication
signed :. Friends of the Society,"" relative to an
Institution which is about to be established, en-
titled - The Orphan Asylum and Female Free
School" and agree with the g Friends" it is
laudable. Charity certainly speaks for itself;
and am glad to see such spirit making its ap-
pearance. l am also informed that purchase of
an extensive piece of property on Fairfax Street
was made early in the Winter by the Catholics,
whose object is also charitabIe-for the educa-
ton OF little children-but owing to the severity
of the winter the object Of the friends of the es-
adjustment has been postponed until the season
moderates. the house requiring to be fitted out.
The good effects and brilliant charities which
such establishments have exhibited, in all places
where such exist, are beyond description. God
speed Charity! n Friend also.
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coMMUNICATED.l

Mr.. Edifor-The communications Of "Com.
mon Sense" Nos. and 9, which have read.
seem to me to contain more ingenuity than com.
mon sense. His theory is apparently very per-
feet; but, being in the main at direct variance
with practical truth, it is very easy for one who
has any acquaintance with banking operations to
detect the fallacy of his reasoning. He seems to
have derived his information and formed his OPT.
Mons from some treatise on, or stray facts CON.
nected with, the general principles of banking,
joined to very moderate share of experience
Passing by his definition of The ,rord . Bank"
from which no argument has been BY him, or
can be, deduced against the operation of the
thing itself,) we will proceed to statement of
fact, upon which he seems mainly to rely-that
of the proportion of the issues to the specie in
the vaults. He asserts that proportion is as
to 1, and therefore draws the most appalling con-
illusions. But is this the fact? Are there three
cases in dozen where the issues treble the
amount paid ins I believe l am warranted in
saying that there are not. Admitting its truth.
however, does it in any wise follow that the Banks
are in danger of being crushed by .run,"
whenever it may take placer Are the securities
upon which issues are made worth nothing?-
These securities are generally the best which can
be given BY the mercantile community, and some
times upon real estate, &c; and l will leave it
to "Common Sense" to doubt, If he can, that
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-19

I answer NO. As citizen OF the Town,-as
an American freeman-l solemnly protest against
this .4n,i- Republican move. However talented
and respectable the gentlemen composing the
Town Committee may be, and even though, by
the course which has been pursued, generous
magnanimity of soul may have been displayed, in
answering the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the
Hon. p Doddridse, without giving the Peopi
the trouble to attend to their own business, still,
with all proper respect and unfeigned gratitude
for their kindness and disinterestedness of spi-
rit, as thus manifested, apprehend the good CT
tizens of our town and county would have been
better pleased, if they had been publicly conven-
ed, and consulted upon their best, their dearest
interests. trust this will yet be done; and fur
Their, sincerely hope that the Egyptian darkness
with which every thing is clothed, relating to the
welfare Of our town, may be dispelled by the
sunshine Of light, and the breath of popular dis
appreciation. Mr.. Editor, give us light upon this
subject. Fellow-citizens, inquire into your
rights, and, like freemen, contend for them.
WE The PEOPLE.
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GcoMMuNICATEp.l

Friend Sno,Oden.-During the whole course
of long life spent in this town, have never
known propositions to be seriously stated, more
materially affecting the interests of Alexandria.
than those set forth in the letter o. PHILIP Dopp-
RIDGE, as published to day. The citizens of the
town and Of the county also, ought to act upon
these subjects, and act quickly.-Let county
meeting be called, and an early dav and conve.
nient place appointed for the same; and the pso-
pie, then and there, return an answer to the in
curry made by the Chairman of the Committee Of
the District Of Columbia.
Uednesday. SENEX.
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TcoMMUNICATEp.]

Mr.. Sno,vden--From the positive questions
placed before the public, through the medium Of
your useful paper. this morning, by our worthy
Mayor. nothing short of County Meeting Of the
tax-payins inhabitants, will convey to the Com
mttee of the District of Columbia what are the
real wishes of majority Of the People relative TO
those important questions. / do fondly hope, in
the mean time. that no individual or other body,
will presume to substitute his or their private
wishes and opinions for that of the Pubic. Such
are the ideas Of an ALEXANDRIAN.
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sENEX.
COMMUNICATED.
~ ednesday.

Many of the citizens of this Town are in favor
of having the Charter of the Town so amended as
to call for the election of Mayor by the People.
1t is thought that this WOULD not interfere with
any subject or thing now in contemplation or agi-
tation; and the object of this notice, therefore,
is to call public attention to the subject. and pre-
pare the citizens for call upon them at some fu-
ture but early day. to meet and consult on this
matter. 1t is hoped that those who are in favor
Of this measure will agree upon some day for a
public meeting. A.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-19
lcoMMUNicATED.1

Fsilo,c- Citizens: am not ambitious to appear
befure you in the columns of the public journal Of
our town. but cannot withhold from you that
my sensibities have been aroused by the current
report, that the Committee appointed by the
Common Council to spread our wants before the
National Legislature, have, without consulting
the People. answered the letter OF the Honorable
Chairman of the Committee of the House of Re.
representatives. on the District Of Columbia. OF
the nature Of this answer. the People-%he sove-
reign but abtsef Peopie-sre. Of course, entirely
ignorant. Ought these things SO to be- For one
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-19

The following notice Of the lately published
volume Of Bryants poems we extract from the
New York American-a paper to which, we take
occasion again TO say, we are often indebted for
literary articles of merit and interest. The ad.
mirers Of Bryants poetry. and who is not7 will
be pleased at the glowing tribute which is here
paid to the genius Of their favorite.
Poems By Hillian Cullen Bryant; Nep York,
E. Biss.-Lord Byron says that Poet is al
ways ranked according to his execution, and not
according to his branch of the art. 1.-The Poet
who executes best is the highest, whatever his de-
partmen, and W.. ever be so rated in the worlds
esteem" Judging by this criterion, we risk lit
tie in asserting tat the author of these poems
will take order with the first bards Of the present
day. The mirror was never held up to nature
more faithfully than it is in these pages; and If
happiness in catching her features and fidelity in
pourtrayins them constitute execution" Mr.
Bryant, in the language Of "the schools" is
master Of his art. But he is more-he is the
slave of 1.-THE creature Of its inspiration. The
spirit Of song pervades every fibre of his intelec-
tual frame, and gives vitality to its offspring
which is independent of codes of taste and cIas-
sifcations of genius, and which neither fashion or
time can deaden or destroy. He has gone up to
the primrvsI spring of Poesy; from the bosom of
Nature herself does he draw his inspiration; and
that SO richly and abundantly, that the Wanted
aids Of European genius-those sources of histo-
rica association, which the dogmas of critics
would have US believe are indispensable to its sue
cessful efforts,-are set at naught. He proves
that an untracted forest teens as luxuriantly with
poetry as grove hallowed by ancient supersti-
ton; that streams may fash aud ripple in the
they flow BY no storied ruins; that skies are not
less genial nor less glorious, because they are not
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-19
(CoMMuNICATED.

1 observe, Mr.. Sno,cden, that the Chairman
of the Committee Of the District Of Columbia has
asked of our Mayor to ascertain, in some "cer-
tain way," the sentiments of the people of the
County on The subject Of the three great ques-
t IONS now agi.ating this District. Ipresume that
that worthy officer will call, with promptitude.
meeting of the Citizens, as that is the only 6
tain ways in which their sentiments can be ar.
rived at. CITIZEN.
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the former are as much to be depended on as the
specie itself With these means OF meeting
their engagements, unless the Banks (Which sup
position is contrary to all "common sense take
IN most cases insufficient securities, per-
! ceive the dreadful dangers pointed out BY your
correspondent as the infallibe consequences oil
| ..runs' which are rarer than comets, and which
he appears to regard with as well-founded dread
as the ignorant feel on the appearance of those
erratlc bodies He has himself !orcible Z" case
in point" when he says. that the Ayr Bank could
have sustained itself with an issue of to l.
These suggestions seem to be sufficient reply
to the sophistry of "common sense" (rather
contradictory terms by the way;) but it may be
useful to make the following statcment:-At the
instant Of loaning S5,O00,0G0 for 60 days, the
Bank receives the discount in cash: so that, at
the end Of the time, instead Of having Sl,000,-
600 only to meet its promises, it has, in fact,
Sl,O03, 900, composed Of the specie originally
in its Golfers. and the discount which has been
paid, besides the good securities to the amount
of S3, 600, 600, upon which the issues we're based
But, says g Common Sense" speaking of the
effect of Bank accommodations upon the accom-
modated) the correlative Of profit is loss. -
Very true, III some cases; but in the present case
most g lame and impotent conclusion" Sup
pose barrel filled with water were connected
with empty one, by tube for the transmission
of the huid-here, whatever the empty barrel
gains the full one loses; and thus the correlative
of profit IS loss. And if borrow $1,000 from a
Bank for sixty days at six per cent, and then
take it home and lock it up during the whole time,
it is easy to see that the correatIve of the Bank
profit is my loss. But who borrows money from
these Institutions with such views? The mer.
chant purchases, with the money which the Bank
lends him, the produce of the farmer, and ships
it to foreign port. with the expectation of max
ing thirty, fifty, or hundred per cent The
which he expects to realize much; and so on
with the mechanic, Sc. SC. If some of them
have calculated imprudently, Or have been un-
fortunate, are the Banks to blame for their folly
o, bad luck? Certainly not; nor can s. Common
Sense'' expect that the Directors should make
up his accidental losses to the adventurer. or
compound for the consequences of his impru-
dence, Thereby betraylng the trust reposed in
them These are the causes of the distress for
which L" Common Sense" mourns; hope he has
never been in the painful quandary formed by
these at one elbow and the Bank at the other.
But am afraid. Mr.. Editor. thatI fatigue you
If you will permit me, may pay my respects to
ss Common Sense" again.
| PLAIN SENSE.
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striction could not with propriety be imposed o.,
these nightly assemblies? 1t has also BEEN sur ,.
cested as further Precaution, that the free bacfs
should be prohi bted by law from keeping 6r.
arms, and that some additional provision oupbi
to be made for enforcing the Act to prob6;,,
the emigration of free negroes or mulattoes int,
the State, and for other purposes
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-19
CcoMMUNIcATEp.1

Mr.. &aopdsn.-Can YOU inform the inhabit-
ants of the Town, whether any reply has been
made TO the letter of Mr.. Doddridge? II so, by
whom made, and what was the nature? X. Y.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-19

Extract from, the Message ofthe Governor Of
Delaware-The Governor abiding to the late
excitement in Delaware, makes the following re-.
marks:-
l, is not at all probable that any such design
has been forned,or par,icisated in, By our blacks;
they have few motives, or indictments to such a
course. and they know too well how certainly it
would bring down speedy destruction on them
selves; but it is certain. that attempts have been
made from abroad to render them dissatisfied
with their condition, and to prepare them, at
some distant period. for forcibe change of it.
Highlyinfamat6ry and insurrectionary pamphlets
have been introdu ced, and circulated among
them, chiefly, it is believed. through the medium
of black preachers. who have ready access to
them, and the means of intoxicating. in the most
dangerous form their principles and Objects
Nightly assemblies of the blacks. under the pre-
tence Of divine worship. are addressed by these
em,saries, who thus obtain a hearing and an in.
Ruence that might otherwise be withheld from
them. In other respects these nightly colIec-
tons at meetings, not under the supervision of
any white society are extremely Objectionable.
They lead to habits Of irregularty and idIeness;
servants from active employment dur
ing the day; and probably originate many other
vices, If not crimes. therefore submit it to
you, whether some provision should not be made
to exclude these negro preachers who come
among us without proper authority. and ample
certificates ofcharacter; and whether some re-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-05-15
THE BALTIMORE CONVFNTIoN

We regret that ii is still out OF our mower IN find ROAM,
Tor Cassu', Junus Bus and other Correspondents The
TWO former were received at the time relate 10 the
same SUBJECT and ought TO 90 togcher we sha be very
unfortunate we do not lind room for them Friday
We anxious 10 clearthe decks of the PROCEEDINGS f
the several Meetings which relate to the Baltimore Con
vention-Ihose from the county of Albemare take nm
great deal OF roombu they are very interesting Hero
the two parties came directly TO issue Here is count
deeply imbucd with the principles of Mr. Jefferson and
strongly attached TO Mr. Barbourand the result is af
she has determined for the sake of concert and
uon with the Republican Party Delegates 10 The
baltimore Commemorative have .la.,.,
ngss Of clZcnsO Albomarle will support the Nom;ne
oil that Conveniionand that the same sentiments will az
tualc the great body of the people of Virginia ~
We arc aware indeed, of The studied efforts that arc mol
ing by some oil the friends of Messr CLAW and aboun 70
produce very different impression. We are informed
at some oil these gentlemen at Washington are besern
every man VINO visits the city, and especially if he be
Delegate OF the Convention and ASSURING him that H.,
nomination at Baltimore will be sighted in VIRGINIA The
never was grosser mistakes more ridiculous rnisre
presentation The resolutions of the Jackson Meef;ns
IN Virginia, and last and not least the determination oc E
Meeting OF Abemarlc, should teach these men better
nc most ingenious efforts made TO divide and distract
te trends oil the Admnistraton-to poison the minds of
the Delegates, who pass through Washington on tbe;r
way 10 strip the people Of the power of cleo
on and throw into the hands of the Senae-But the ef
fort will fail. The people of Virginia have given TOO many
evidences Of their disposition TO promote the integrity Of
the Republican party-their conduct in This very matter
has been too strongly Marked the slightest doubt Of
INC course which they will pursue.
we mot, therefore, hesitate repeat what we sail
last week, that from all See and all that we hear
Virginia WILL in all probability, support Barbour or V Bu
rcn, whichever of them be the nominee of be Bamora
Convention.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-05-15

IN CHANCERY-VIRcINI the Circuit Su-
n perior Court OF Law and Chancery for Henrco county
on Tuesday, November 22d, 1881.
William Marshall Plaintiff
against
Lewis Leath, admir- of John WalthalI deceased John
Poland, Peter Walthall, Henry WathaIl, Bartlett Wal
thall, William Nalthall, William Lcath, Joel Leath AL
fred Rison and Elizabeth his wife, Peter Leath Lewis
Leath lr Martha Leah, Henry Bradshaw and Mary his
wife, Thomas Marshall John BransoId and Elizabeth his
wife, and Nancy Wahal, Defendants
This cause came on this day TO be heard on the bill
answers exhibits and examinations of witnesses and was
argued by counsel On consideration whereof the Court
doth adudge order and decree that the bill of the plain
I'LL so lar as seeks TO set up and establish the writing
oil The I'D day oil October, thousand eight hundred
and tw enty-our, office copy whereof is fled as an
oit IN this cause, the true Testament and last viii of
john Waitha deceased TO his personal estate be dis
mssed and that the plaintiff pay the defendants their
COSTS by them about their defence this behalf exoend
cd 10 be adjusted in the final decree TO be pronounced in
TINS cause, and the Court retaining the bill as TO all its
other Objects doth further adudge order and decree that
the defendant Lewis Leah do render an account of his
transactions the estate of his ntestate John Waha
ana also an account of all the personal of his said
estate, before one OF the commissioners of this Cour
VINO Is directed TO apporon the balance if any, which
sa appear on such settlement TO be due from The clcn
dan Lewis Ieath, among the parties in this cause the
next OF KIN 10 the said John Waha according TO their re-
Pecuve rights under the for the distribution of ntes-
'aes estate and report the said accounts the Court
WIN any matters specially stated deemed pertinent by
hnS1ii o" when may DC required by parties he
s'"'eu' n copy lestc, j. ROBINSON, C. c.