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


N, Editor-Can you inform me what good
e8.cts proceed from the celebration, in the usual
NODE. of the 4th of July and other daysa For
nv mart, never could perceive them. confess
I never felt my patriotism warmed BY them; and
although have put the question to many excel
l,ot citizens, have never yet found one who
couId saw that he felt that his love Of country
was kindled, or his appreciation Of the blessings
of our independence heightened, by them. On
the contrary,-judging from the nature OF the
remarks which we may hear every where at the
close of these pageants, such as criticisms upon
IN. appearance Of the military, the Marshais ct
The Dsy. the numbers of the different assoca-
tons aud the usefulness and splendor Of their
banners, what accidents happened, SC. &C.
iudyiug. say, from these, and from the absence
Of ali conversation on those higher topics to which,
one would suppose, the day should naturally d.
rect our thouyhts,-I avn compelled to believe
that the utility of such celebrations is to say the
least, very doubtful.
But, sir, # the evils resulting from them were
A. doubtful as the good-,f they did not obtrude
themselves upon my notice 50 plainly and in so
nany disgusting forms, should not seek to un-
settle practice Of such long standing.
do not say that Alexandria Is worse, on such
occasions, than other places-l have. myself,
seen greater wickedness elsewhere-but we de-
serve no great credit for not being quite SO bad
as The worst.
Let me then ask, do not the effects Of Fourth
Of July and other similar celebrations, as at pre-
sent conducted, more than counteroalance all the
good which their warmest admirers claim to flow
from theml II we are better citizens or warmer
PATRIOTS. then, why are we more licentious and
disorderly? II the excitement consequent upon
such elaborate and noisy displays naturally, as
they do invariably, produce the results Of which
complain, were it not best to discontinue them,
or at any rate to make radical change in the
manner of expressing our gratitude to God (fnr
this, take it, is, or should be, one principal OBJ
ject,) for enabling our fathers to achieve our In.
dependence, and to secure it upon the fundation
Of our excellent institutions? How were the
Jews Of old directed, by Him, to observe the
anniversary OF their national deliverance from
Egyptian bondagel--s And this day shall be I'M
to YOU for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a
feast TO the Lord throughout your generations -
Would not such an observance Of the Fourth be
more acceptable to Him, and tend more to avert
those judgments which are now lowering over
our beloved countrya And, on the other hand,
must aot such occurrences as | have referred to
be offensive to Him. and ripen US for the recep-
ton Of that disease whose approach is so much
Dreaded How inconsistent!-One week revel.
ling in riotous excess, and the next pretending to
humble ourselves before God, and to beg pardon
for our sins and exemption from the effects Of
His just wrath. MOSES.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07
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LY AN REED.

NJ A N Il K ID,
Commission Merchant, ko..l9 Baltimore ST.,
BALTIMORE,
GRATEFUL for the patronage Of his friends and
u the public, again tenders his services, assuring
them that any consignmeuts of WOOL, forwarded to
him for sale, will receive particular attention lie wish.
individuals to bear in mind the fact, that his tims
and attention devoted entirely and erc6peiy to the
SALE Of Wool, commission only Therefore, on ever
ry consignment Of Wool frS srded to HIM, the utmost
exertons will be made to promote the interest of his
eonsgners His time being devoted entirely to the
article, and having had many years experience in the
business, he fatters himself that he can render more
satisfactory sale than persons unacquanted with the
value and various grades and qualities Of the article
He is geehly furnished by regular correspondents in
Boston and New York, with Frce Current, and cor.
rect information Of the value in those markets; and
whenever better prices can be obtained there he has
made arrangements with experienced and respon.
sbe houses in those cities, receive and dispose Of
any Consignments which he may have orders 70 for.
ward to those places
All letters addressed to him, (post paid asking in.
formation respecting prices, &C. will receive immedi.
ate attention
L.R has leave to refer to
GasS' w Shaw = : CO. Co. Baltimore.
David II. Thompson, Frederick, Nd
@. W. Rutter Co. Unontown, Pa.
Zane u Pentony, Wheeling, Va.
Isaac HoH, Winchester, Va.
Allison Owen. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Russell Matthew'S GAINESVILLE, do.
J. Armstrong l. Son. naysviIIe. Ky.
Liesiy Combs Esq. Lexington, do.
s ss'a xi's; 1ps,..n. }l0'i'ri''s, do,
june 2-w4m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07
SHIP NEWS.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA. "a. c.

ARRIVED. July 6,
Brig Thomas Il Edward, Davis, Thomaston;
lime to w. FOwle & Co.
Steamboat Columbia, Mitchell, Baltimore;
freight and passengers.
SAILED,
Brig Sherer, Perry, Boston.
Schrs. Orion, Nickerson, and Meridian, Small,
to load below for Northern port.
Schr. Fornax, Marston, Boston.
Steamboat Potomac, Hubbal, Norfolk.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07
Notice.

Office ofthe alexandria Canal Company.
TIME 9th instainent called for the Stock Of thii
Company, becomes due to morrow, list June,
and il being the design the Board to prosecute the
work with vgor it is hoped that Stockholders will be
prompt in making payment.
instruments will be received ut the Bank of Potomac
and n the Mechanics Bank. at either of which places
subscribers are requested tn CALL AND PAY; and,
for the greater facility ofa parties, is requested that
The receipts last given will be produced, that each
subsequent payment may be regularly endorsed there
on By order. &c. JOHN H. CREASE,
may 3l-d3taeof Clerk A. C. G.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07

A man fell into the river on the Sd inst, and
was drowning, when he was rescued by young
Mr.. GILLIAN, ofthis town, who heroically sprang
into the water and held him up until a rope was
thrown from the wharf and assistance rendered.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07
ALEXANDRIA, I'D. CO.
SATURDAY MORNING. JULY7. 1882.

The bill relative to the District Quarantine,
which had passed the House of Representatives,
was yesterday, in the Senate, read twice and
committed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07

~ The Rev. MIR. WoARr is expected to
preach to morrow ut st. PauPs Church, at the usual
hour collection will be taken up in aid of the Co.
/, - za,ion Society, jy7
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07
Notice.
Notice..

~ OIICO.
WHEREAS q negro man, by the name Of jacob
w Wise, committed to Jail on the 18th March,
1882, as runaway and says he belongs to one Naha
mel Herbert living In Warwick County, Virginia. and
the said Herber: nor any other person has set up
claim to said negro, he having been previously adver
tised according TO law, will be sold on the first day Of
August next for twelve months. at the Jail door, at
o'clock CHAS. SCOTT, ID. NJ
may 2S-2awts for H. Ashton, MARSHAL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07
Planning Machine

L. those having plank to plane for flooring. wea.
u ther boarding, or other sims' purposes, NAV now
be relieved from great part ofthe usual expense and
from all the labor Of dressing by hand by applying to
A. VAN COBLE, at the above establishment, on the
west side Of the Tiber opposite to and in full view
from the Capitol Terms cash.
Washington, june 4-w6w r. BURDINE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07

Some of the papers contain letters written m
board the frisate Potomac. giving an account Of
the battle with the MaIays of Sumatra, against
whom it will be recollected the frigate was de-.
spatched in consequence of the murder and pill
lage of the crew of an American merchant ship
in February last. The Potomac sailed into the
harbor in the disguise of Danish Merchantmen,
and safely landed her crew without detection -
An attack was Immediately made upon the enc
mics forts which were taken, and their establish.
ments battered down, and many Of the natives
killed. The whole affair was conducted with
skill and bravery, The natives fought desperate.
ly, however, bat two Of our men were killed -
The frigate Immediately after effectng the object
If her visit to the island, got under way and sail.
ed for her station 10 the Pacific.
The New York papers Of the 4th instant do not
furnish uswth any additional authentic particulars
relative to the Cholera in that city. The Board Of
Health has appointed a special Medical Com.
mttee to whom the duty is assigned Of reporting
all cases Of the disease that may occur. Dr.
Rhinelander has withdrawn from the Board of
Health, in consequence, he says, Of their remiss.
ness in attention to their duties. The papers say
that the health Of the CITY continues sond.
From the albany Evsning Journal.
CHOLERA IN ALBANY We cannot doubt but
that it Is our duty to report two cases of Cholera
to-day, in this city. William feeling was at.
tackled at IL o'clock last night, and IS now (12
at noon) dv,ns. DOCTORS Van Antwerp, Marcn,
Bronson, and other physicians pronounce it a
strongly marked case of Malignant Cholera.-
The subject lived near Fish slip, surrounded by
filth, and has been, through lite, an Incorporate
man.
| The second case is son Of Hugh Bradford,
near the Watering Place in South Market St
His friends say that he drank too much cold wa
ter yesterday. He was taken in the night and
died at halt. past II O'Clock, this forenoon. His
habits have been irregular.
That these men died Of Cholera, of some kind,
there is 40 doubt. Gifts peculiar type we are
unable to speak. The Board Of Health will un.
doubtedIy report upon them; and upon their re.
port we shall rely with confidence.
BOARD OF HEALTH, BuFFALo,2
June so, 1882, 8 o'clock A. M
We renew our former assurances of the per.
feet health OF our city.
FROM Erie, Pa. the Boart of Health officially
advise US under date Of June 90, 1881, 8 o'clock.
A. II. as follows:
"The young woman that was sick at-the hos
pital died this morning about two o'clock. A
young woman Of the same family; also at the hos.
pltal, was attacked this morning. No case has
occurred in the village. and the sickness is con.
fined to this family, which the Board believe to
be the Cholera. The hospital is located about
mile from the village"
The one mentioned as dead, is the same who
was i'll when the family landed, and before her
mother siCkened.
IT,. RnnL The i'm nrosS slim nm Wadnasdau
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07

~ A meeting Of the Board Of Managers Of
the Savings Fund Institution will be held 'hs Even
;nn Of & ,Ici. c. AZ h. tiytrnuIon Engne house.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07
SchuylkiN Coal.
M.

ChOice y ines
lust received per brig Remittance: from Madeira,
81 L. P. Madeira in hogshesds and q asks
Bual do in quarter and hsi q, casks
sercial do in half quarter Casks
Grape Juice do in Or snd half Or casks
The above Wines are from the houses Of Newton,
Gordon, Murdoch, and Scott, & Lewis Co., and are
of superior quality, and for sale by
MEssERsMITH.
Vho has in Store,
2pipes, hhds, and ~ Or casks Payne & Cos L.
p. Madeira
sercial Burgundy. and Mslmsey hsdeirss in
quarter casks
s pipes and 4 quarter casks " Figuira's" LIP Ma.
deira, entitled 10 debent6re
3pipes and ~ hhds Sicily Madeira
S hhds superior Rousillon
10 ba.k-ts Champagne, &c. jv6
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07
Removal

JOHN NJ. BROWN
IIAs removed to the Store lately occupied by Elem.
j i ing e Mcveigh. (VowelI's wharf) where he of
fers to bis customers and the public generally
A well selected assortment of Groceries,
Comprising every article usually kept in that ne) on
the reasonable erms and he hopes, by strict at
tenton and earnest desire to please, to merit ibe
raj patronage. june 50-eo3t =
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07
SALES AT AUCTION.
BY GEORGE WHITE.

VARIETY AUCTION.-This Evening, eommene
y ing At O'Clock. will oe sold my Auction room.
Dry Goods, Hardware, & Fancy Articles,
Books, . few Maps on rollers, Silver Watches, parcel
Jevelsy, Re. &c. W7
BY GEORGE WHITE.
Furniture, Wines, &c. SC.
nv Monday afternoon 9,h instant, at o'cfeek, Will
- be sold at my Warehouse,
HOUSEHOLD& KITCHEN FURNITURE
ofvsrisss descriptions Also, to close several consgn-
ments, 10 barrels brown sugar
4 do Sweet Malaga
do asrseles Madeira I
half pipes Cisret WINES
20 dozen bottles DO
10 co 40 Port
half pipe ~, proof Fl Brandy. Seignett's br
IS dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper
3 do Rskes; eAsk Pearl Ash
bales Hops
At private sale, Seward Gigs AMI sultey, with
harness complete. W7 GEO. WHITE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07

FLoua.-The wagon price Of Flour this week
has been sc 90, and the store price nominaLy
the same. Sales cannot be forced without sub
hitting to some reduction, yet none can be pur-
chased for less than 90. While the receipts
are so light, and the stocks 80 small, we do not
apprenend any material decline in price.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-07

The Bnk.-The impression, on Wednesday,
among his personal friends, WAS that the Presi-
dent wouldicelebrate the 4th Of July BY signing
veto ON the Bank bill. Instead Of doing this,
he communicated to the Senate his approval of a
bill appropriating more than million for inter
nal improvements, containing provisions as un-
constitutional as the Maysville road bill.
The runner, yesterday. was, that four OF the
cabinet proper had urged upon the President the
propriety Of approving the bank bill; and that
the kitchen cabinet are at loss to know what to
do. Nous perons.- Telegraph.
1t was rumored. yesterday, that Mr.. Forsyth,
Of Georgia, is to be appointed Secretary Of State,
il being contemplated to send Mr.. Livingston to
France. Who could have believed, in 1919, that
Gen. Jackson would have appointed. as his Sc
cretarv of State, one who took an active part in
stimulating Congress to censure his conduct in
the Seminole warrior that he would have be-
come the most bitter and malignant enemy and
prosecutor of Gov. Poindexter and Mr.. Calhoun
who we're the main pillars Of his defence on that
trying occasiou!-Ibid.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08
Fok the WmIo.
TuE COMMON HALL.

Will excuse us for calling their early attention to
nuisance, pernicious to health, extremely in
convenient to our citizens, and such a disgusting
dciormity to city, that it's continuance has re-
ally become intocrablc TO those residing in its pes
ulential vicinity.
We alludc to large pool of stagnant water, CO.
vcring at this time quarter of in & street,
immediately beyond the intersection with LIST street,
extending entirely across the street TO tho wall
of Ruthcrfoords garden thus rendering said street
completely impossible. This disagrccablc state of
things is caused not only by violent and heavy
rains, but even moderate showers cause such an
obstruction from mud and water, that foot passcn-
gers and carriages of every description, have al.
most sntirey abandoned the use ofthe street. Con
sidering the trifiing expense necessary to reno
val OF this obnoxious nuisance, it is surprising tina,
1t should have been suffered to remain SO many
years. plain culvert, even a common ditch
through the adjacent lot, would answer the purpose
OF draining the water off, and thus render the street
at all times passablc and agrceobeto
MANY CITIZENS.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08
2S6cDtsu ostU 9gg gs5@
Thursday EVENING, Jane
BANK OF THE U. STATES.

The Telegraph of yesterday, alledges that the
votes taken in the Senate amendments, indicate
that the Bill will pass by decided majority; the
N. Y. Commercial says, by 81 to 2l-viz:
For the B-Messrs. Bell, Buckner Chambers,
Clay, Clayton, Dallas, Ewing, Foot, Frelinghuy-
sen, Holmes, Johnston, Knight, Naudain, Poindex.
ter Prcn,ss, Robbins, Robinson Rugglcs, Sey.
mour, Silsbec, Smith, Spraguo, Upton, Tomln.
son, Waggaman, Webster, Wilkins-27
Against--Messrs. Benton, Bib, Brown, Dick.
erson, Dudley, Ellis, Forsyth, Grundy, Hayne
Hendricks, Hill, Kane, King, Mangum, Marcy,
Miller, Moore, Tazewell, Troup, Tyler, and White
-2l
The Telegraph presumcs that the combined in
fluence Of the friends of the Bank and of the on.
position. will carry the Bill through the House.
We hope SO. Chaos would come again without it.
-Four hundred State Banks let loose without check
or controul, would speedily revive the scenes of
1913. Excessive issues of paPer-wild specula
ton and bloatcd PriceS--re-action, stoppage of
specie payments, loss of confidence, and general
crash.
What will the President do--tho "frankn old
mani Aye-there's the rub. Mr.. Richie saws he
won't sign. Captain Harding of the Pennsylv,nia
Inquirer, and 1t. Webb of the New York Enou;
rer, say he ,oiH sign! When the Enouirers who
arc all for Van Buren,, differ how should anv body
else know; or have right to know? One thing
however, we do know. Sign or not, good will
follow 1t he signs, great dcsderatu to the coun
try is eXtorted from his fears il he refuse to sign
that "chocc" of his, the Hermitage, is his portion.
Inc old gentleman is in exquisite dilemma, and
the Lord forgive us for tive most cxuuisitely
enjoy his embarra ssment
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08

There 10 but one solution 10 contradiction, a..
numerous, extraordinary and palpablc. uo NM,
do ait these inconsistent things to HELM his d,r,
"' h'ndcrhook. Before Virginia can suppor, NJ
van buren, she must accommodate her princinl..
to his; for although he would be ready and viii.
enough to change shapes with Proieus to win no,
favor, yet unlucky, he must stick to the Tariff o.
he loses States yet more essential to his suc....
than Virginia. As Van cannot come TO y;ro;n;.
MIR. Richie is resolved that Virginia shall 90 In
Van. We therefore find him supporting this hill, IF
McI,anc's which is believed to express Mr.. Van
Burcn's wishes also, although it contains the prp-
ciplc of protection which he thinks unconsttution
at, although it contains the principle of bountiex
which he dsapproves, and although it will provide
surplus of millions, whereas he is opposed to any
surplus at all! Abuse of Clay and Calhoun, is part
OF the same system of promoting Mr.. Van Buron,
and let those gentlemen do what they will, they
may not hope to escape tho batteries of the Enqui-
rer, but upon one conditions: that they clear tho
track, and suffer tho Flying Dutchman" to walk
the course
"Ephraim is joined to his idos-Ict him ayono.-
All the demonstrations of tho Enquirer provo that
It's hopes, Wishes and ideas of patriotism cenrei i'm
Van Buren, alone He is to that Editor, the person
ihcation of all that is worthy of love- admiration or
pursuit in politics.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08
From The National Gnzeffe-

AS the general government is formally threaten.
cd by the south Carolina Notification party, with
resistance to the laws, aud doubts NAV be raised
IN regard to the presidents powers to enforce the
laws, 1t would be well, perhaps, that Congress
should take the subject into consideration during
the present session, and give express authority TO
the PRESIDENT to act in certain contingencies. A
declaration of the opinion of Congress with re-
dePondontly Of the direct defence Of tlc Un;o,,
Nothing IS more sure than that the immense mr.
jority OF the American people will remain ON Inc
side OF the federal government. No one Of tbe
Southern states even, is likely to give aid or com.
tenance to the Nullificrs; though South Carolina
should be much moro generally theirs than she an.
pears to be.
We hope this suggestion will not be followed.
II is calculated tn excite and inAamc NAV accele.
ratio the mischief but cannot prevent il. Tn soor
will it be, for Congress to take Cognzance Of Nil.
ificaton wien acts instead of threats, at,rac, lie
attention; we mean, too soon will the funeral kneI
ofth Union, have been rung
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08

We have received the first No of the "Chr;,ta;p
sentinel" published in this City by the Society of
Method'sts. 1t is elegantly printed, of large I'm
Por'ai sze' and gives every promise of being con-
Quoted as such a paper should bc--wth talent,
charity and moderation. We hope it will keep
aloof from controversy, and devote itself to tho
dissemination of information, and the promotion of
the true Christian spirit.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08

CoNGRESs'-Thc reader will perceive, that the
senate is yet engaged on the Bank BiIl-and that
the House has passed the Harbor Bill, has postpo.
ned tho Virginia Claim Bill to this day week, and
is engaged OH the Tariff. We hear that final adj.
Journment is expected Monday week.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08
JAMES & KANAwHA STOCK.

The subscription in this city is about $500 900,
and advanciog with steady step. 1t is believed
That Richmond will take i'll shape or other,
Sl,O0O,0OO, and doubt is entertained Of the
ultimate Of the Company
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08
Correspondence n the ~ Y. Journoi Of Commryc.

UAVRE, Way 4, 1882.
There has been revolt of the Carhsts at Mar
settles, but tho Government being aware that it
would take place, took their measures beforehand,
1t was Immediately suppressed and the rinp.lead.
cTs were taken in arms.
5th.-Lciters frora Paris received to-day, state
that the Cholera continues to decrease 'fbere is
political news whatever =
We have sold 700 bbs supcrfne PbiIadeInbio
flour at 36f per bill. Western Canal would bring
from ! TO 2f more '''" ''s
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08
Extract of n letter IN the Editors.

SCOTrsvILLE, 5th June, 1882.
conference.-the number OF Shares taken in the
James and kanawha Improvement, is hundred
and two. On Friday next, there will be general
meeting when it is expected the number Of Shares
will be doubled.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08

~ HANOVER SUPERIOR coT1RT W.
are requested to state that special term of Hano.
yer Superior Court of Law and Chancery, will be
held at Hanover Court House, on wcd,esd,,
the 9th day Of this month"; ,Jun,3
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08
Ro; SAUNDERS, Jr. Seccetary.

IL give Sll0 for S 100 worth of Stock, bear
ing an interest Of per cent. per annu'n, what
per cent. per annum do ret on the S1I0l
AZ there are many opinions this subject, have
asked the question with hope that rou,e wiser
h'1d WIt answer than o.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08
MNfiilIi.n

=, U y the 9th inst, by the Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr.. Ro
y KgLso Of Prince Edward. in Me- Fg,sr,a -
PoitAap, Of Hanover,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-08

=, Sales at tho New York Stock and Exchanes
1881; Bills on London. 81. rs