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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-02-18
NORFOLK, Feb. Is.

Most distressing Occurrence.-lt is our pain
iul duty to announce the death OF Mrs. san q.
PIERcY,--the circumstances attending which are
truly heart -rendng. and particularly illustrative
Of the uncertainty Of human ife.-Mrs. +. had
but little more than week before, been bereft
Of beloved sister, whose two infant children she
had taken under her maternal care; II was while
affectionately care>sing one af these dear little
ones, in her bed chamber, on Saturday evening
at o'clock, standing with her back to- the crate,
that her dress (of light CALICO caught fire, and
before she was aware Of it the flames had ascend
ed to her neck! Literally stunned with fright,
her presence of mind entirely forso0k her; she
rushed to the bed and threw herself upon it, but
only communicated the flames to the bed clothes
without extinguishing that in which she was en-
veloped. She then rushed down stairs-lu the
mean time her screams with those Ut the children,
had been heard at the next house, the master of
which ran IN and met the unfortunate lady at the
foot of the stairs: he seized her IN moment;
and throwing her down and wrapping the carpet
around her, immediately extnguished the fire,
which had BY that time nearly consumed her en-
tire clothing! A physician was immediately call
ed in, but she was past all hope Of recovery; and
after remaining in the most excruciating agony
till ii o'clock next day. she expired.
Mrs. Piercey was in the S7th year of her age,
widow of Mr.. James l.. Piercy, and the only sur
viver Of the amiable family Of the late James Hun
ter. Esq of this Borough. She possessed most
affectionate and benevolent heart, and deeply IN
deed will this sad and affecting calamity be felt
by those-the orphans Of dear brother and sis
ter-who were consigned to her maternal care
and tenderness trust which she had SO faith
fully discharged
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.Agency at fortress Monroe.

vvlHE subscriber Offers his services for the ensuing
Il year as General agent at this place for the pur.
pose Of transactng such business may be conded
his care. AL orde-s from perapns residing at a dis.
tance having business 20 transact either with Cavern
nent private individuals, shall have his strict atten.
ton. MARSHALL PARKS.
6eb ls-2w
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Notice

Office the Alerandria taaai Company
&c January 1882.
NOTICE is hereby given. tc the stockholders in this
IN company, that an instalment Of two dollars per
share is required to be paid before the first day
Of March; and further insalment Of two dollars per
share. ON or befure the FIRST day Of April, next.
BY order Of the board.
JOHN H. CREASE,
Jan 27-d3tkeotf CLERK.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-02-18
Extract of letter 10 the Editor Of the Globe,
dated

PoRr TOBACCO, Feb. 14th, 1882.
DEAR SrR-In your paper of the lth instant
there is letter written from this place, detail
ing an account Of duel, said to have taken place
a short distance from this village, between Lieut..
II. Mathews aud DIR. Jewson The whole OF
that letter is a wanton and mischievous fabrica-
ton, calculated to give pain to the relations Of
DR.. Jewson.
Yours, &c.
w. H. J. MITCHELL.
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Notice,
Public Notice.
For New Orleans,

For New OrIeaNe.
EfE The brig TRIBUNE,
GRisaac Staples, master, 10 expected here . D
few days, and viI sail for the shove post Immediately
her arrival Persons wishing to ship BY This sples.
did packet win please to make early application 70
feb 1S-tf FRANKLIN < AnhYIHLD,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-02-18
Instruction liz Singing

Mr. DYER respectfully announces to his friends
M and the citizens Of Alexandra, that his Adult
Class will meet Saturday evening next, Feb 18Th.
for instruction and practice the new and highly ap
proved system, which is recommended by all who have
witnessed its results. Mr. Dyer will be happy to see
general attendance of ladies and gentlemen, whether
as pupils or spectators.
Parents are Informed thst Mr.. Dyer will meet Ju.
venile Glass at Mr. Jones's academy, st Asaph ST.
~ o'clock; and Miss Nurs Seminary ats o'clock,
Saturday. ~hen all young ladies' and gentlemen are
invited also to come, rs pupils or spectators.
feb l7-2t
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REMAINS OF WASHINGTON.

WAsHINeToN, Feb. IA, 1882.
SIR-The Senate and House of Representa-.
lives have passed joint resolution to celebrate
the Centennial Birthday of George Washington,
authorizing the President Of the Senate and the
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives to
make application TO YOU for his remains, to be
removed and deposited in the Capitol, at Wash.
ington, in conformity with the resolution of Con-
gress, Of the Gath Of December, 1899
They have passed another joint resolution.
author, iLing Us to make application to YOU. and to
remains Of Martha Washington, 10 be removed
aud deposited at the same time with those of her
late consort George Washington.
We herewith enclose copies of these resolu.
lions; and in the discharge Of the duty imposed
on US, have to request that you would give as
early an answer to this application as may be
practicable.
We have the honor to be.
With great respect,
Your obd't servants,
| JOHN c. CALHOUN,
President OF the Senate and Vice
President Of the United States.
ANDREW STEVENSON,
Speaker Of the H. Of Representatives.
Mr.. ]. A. WASHINGTON,
Mount Vernon.
Mourn VERNON, Feb. Is, 1882.
10 the Honorable the President of the Senate
and The Speaker Of The House Of Representa-
tices:
GENrLEMEN-I have to acknowledge the re-
cept uf your letter and the resolutions Of Con.
gress. to carry into complete effect that which
was adopted in December. 1899, for the remov-
al Of the remains Of General Washington to the
seat Of government
| have received. with profound sensibility. the
expression OF the desire Of Congress. represent
ing the whole nation, to have the custody and
care of the remains Of my revered relatives; and
the struggle which it has produced in nv mind
between a sense Of duty to the highest auth0rI-
ties of my country and private feelings. has been
greatly embarrassing. But when | recolect
that his will, in respect to the disposition
Of his remains, has been recently carried in.
70 full effect, and that thew now REFUSE
IN perfect tranquility, surrounded BY those of
other endeared members Of the familv,-
hope Congress will do justice to the motives
which seem to me require that should not con-
sent to their separation.
pray you, gentlemen, to communicate these
sentiments and feelings u Congress. with the
grateful acknowledgements Of the whole of the
relatives OF INV grand uncle. for the distinguished
honor which was intended to his memory, and to
accept tor yourselves assurances of my gratitude
and esteem.
(>igneD JOHN A. WASHINGTON.
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AlNeS ara OA.
QOO HEAVY Rio Grande Aid,s
our 300 Pernambuco do
Landing and for sale by
MILLER & son.
IN STORE
90 barrels Tanners Oil, Turks Island, Ground
Alum and Sack SALT. feb i8
MAT, Int eo3,l
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-02-22

that being the first port ln tie eeuhtfy in which Mir. Girard arrived, and last iy. to those born ill flew Orleans. that being the first port in which lie traded as q seaman. Proper regard is to be paid to the apparel, health and lodging of the scholars, and they are to be taught facts and things, rather than words or signs, and instructed in all the various branches of q sound eduea- lion, according to their various capaci- ties; and between tie ages of fourteen and eighteen, they are to be bound out, under the direction of the city authofl- ties, to suitable occupations. Should
 the income of any year exceed the de mands upon it, 1t IS to be invested lm- mediateiy, and added 10 the capital no part of wbiehi is ever to be disposed of or pledged to meet the wants of the
 institution. It is also enjoined ssthat 10 eeelesiastie, missionary, or minister of any sect whatsoever shall ever hold or exercise any station or saity Mhatso- ever in said college; nor shall any such persons ever be admitted for any pur- pose, or as a visiter, within the premi- ses appropriated to the purposes of the said college.n This restriction is socca- stoned by 10 want of respect for the clergy, but to keep the minds of the scholars free from the excitement of the eiashing doctrines of seetarians.- Out of the residue ;S500,0G0 Is appro- priated 10 certain local improvements. The State is to have S300,000 for pur- poses of Internal Improvement by ca nal navigation. The Corporation of tbe City of Philadelphia is required 10 publish annually in the month of .Janu- ary, an account of the state of all the bequests and deyises, and the condition ofthe College, which he designates as his .primary obieet.n 4 similar an. hual report is also to be made to the Legislature of the State. If the City violatesanyofthe conditions upon which i becomes residuary legatee, the Com- ,rsoaae;ilth Of neiils, ils,,lli;. receives the greater part for purposes of inter- nalnasigatio4, and, the Commonwealth failing iH tie conditions, the remainder is heqneatbed 10 the United States .sfef the purposes ofinternal navigation. and ho other.o
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-02-22
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.AA O1s9& = v : asezi ikAse24L1S A HRc
 January l6.-Mr. hspia, lsom -, ,, Committee on the l'ublic Lands ro, ne ted . bill authorizing tie Goyer,dfso foi. ;. the Territory of Arkansas to lease ~ | ol Salt Springs in said 9erritoly, a,d pe ~ other purposes; which was tuiee ss's '. and committed. s''u
 Jaa. l7.-Mr. Riehdrd M loz,, from the Committee appointed ,ses' ~ much ofthe Presidents Message ss ' so lates to imprisonment for debt, uaaa a Y report thereon, accompanied by : b;l, to abolishimprisonlnent for debf. Nbiee bill was twice read and ca.as iii {
 Tie bill authorizing the Governor < the Territory of Arkansas 10 lease tl.a sait Springs in said Territory, aud s tss other purposes; was read q third time PASSED, and sent to the Senate.
 JlG,s. il99.- il99 On motion of of lh,ir. hiE jrEoya;4 was
 Reso{ved. , lat the Committee on al;l; tary Affairs be instructed to ipouire ;n,s the expediency of increasing tie nurbes of Surgeons and Assistant Surgeons ir tta army of the United States, and of clssn ing the title of Assistant to he naF. appropriate one of Post Surgeons.
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-02-22

The debt ofGreat Britain, according to the last report of the Chancellor oi ::!!see essci.edsi;es amounts te the sum 2. three thousand three hundred and thlr. ty-three millions, three hundred and thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty three dollars, (, 3,533, 533 33 ,;5333. Our debt is little rising twenty mill- ions, and the debts due the government amount to sufficient to pay the whole ofl. if if was necessary. atsonec; we arc in fact out of dcht. Thanks to our sys- teHa-.---tilanks to our rulers-----thanks to the superintendent favours of kind Providence. The great problem it England is. how will the government ever pay the debt? Here the great problem is, what shall our government do with the surplus moneys-- 71enton Emporium.
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-02-22
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SENAIE.

.Jan7drg I6.-4'he Senate concurred I5 the amendment made by the House Of Representatives to the bill supple mentafy 10 an act 10 grant pre-emption rights 10 settlers on the public lands.
 THE TARIFF.
 The Senate then, OH motion of Mir. Eumg, took upthe following resolution, submitted b3 Mir. Cley on the 10th inst:
 Resofeed, That the existing duties upon articles imported from foreign countries, and not coming into competition with si- Hliar articles made or produced within the United States, ought to be forthwith abolished, except tie duties upon wines and silks, aud flat those ought to be re- dueed And tlat the Committee on Fi- nance be instructed to report bill ac- cordingly.
 Br. Hayae proposed the following modification of the resolutions:
 Strike out all after the word sscoun- tries,'' and insert as follows: ssBe so reduced that the amount ofpuhlic rev. enue shall be sufficient to deffay the expenses of Government according to Their present scale, after the payment of the public debt; and that, allowing a reasonable time for the gradualredstc- Hon of the present high duties on the articles coming into competition with similar articles made or produced with ii the United States, the duties be ui- timately capitalized, so that the duty on no article shall, as compared with the value of that article, vary, materially, from the general ayerage.1
 Mir. Hqyne then addressed the Senate nearly four hours in support of his proposition in opposition to the ori- einal resolution; and in reply to Mir. C7Qg. When he concluded.
 Mir. Diekerson moved to postpone the further consideration of the rcsolu- tion to Monday next.
 Mir. Clay was opposed to so distant a postponement. He wished an early decision of the question, that if the res olution was sustained by the Senate, 1t might go soon to the committee. MT. Forsyth, thinking the present de- bate on the merits, premature, was in favor of deciding the question at once, as the merits of the proposition would 5 come up again, if a bill was ordered, and the whole debate would probably be repeated if the resolution were now discussed.
 Mir. Tyler concurred in this view and supported il at some length.
 Mr. Blckersoa thought as Mr. Hoyne had gone so largely into the merits of Ithe question, gentlemen on the other side should have an opportunity of re plying to him before the resolution went 10 committee; and another reason for the postponement was that he expected some important information on the sub 1 iect from the New York Convention. Mir. Hziilias supported the postpone fnent, and Air. Smith opposed it; when
 The question being taken. the mo ton for postponement prevailed with |out division.
 Jan. l9. The bill authorizing the re Ilinquishment ofth sixteenth sections. granted for the use of schools, and the
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-02-22
From Me .Nahouai lnfeif;a.ea co,

Among the visitors at lile Seal d Government, We observe the disti,. gulsbed President of the America Philosophical Society, Mr. DuPoNcEAr. of philadelpia. This venerable elf. Zen has incurred the fatigue and dis. comfort of the journey from Philade], phia hither. during the recent rigorous weather, for the patriotic purpose of promoting, so far as he can. the adop- ton Of the measure proposed during the last session of Congress. but not f. f. nally acted on, for securing 10 our coun. try perfect and extended lsnowledqe of the Silk culture, an opportunity fer acquiring which is now offered by the presence oi i,it. iniit 9 g iioa,ergue. a native of France, particularly and perfectly acquainted with the art. Few persons. not well informed on the subject. can appreciate the value of this knowledge. and the usual difficulty of obtainingper. sons who can inpart it, whence onIY they can be obtalued, nalnely, from France; and 1t would be national loss of incaleulable magnitude to allow the present opportunity of securing t toes. cape The estimahle eiiizen, lA.. Ms DupoNcEAu, has devoted much of lis valuable time,and considerable eypepse for several years, in disinterested q. forts to avert this loss from his adopted country, by himself furnishing employ ment to Mfr. D'Homei gue, and pre- venting his departure from the Unied States, ii the hope that the National Government would adopt some plan of rendering the skill of the latter perma- nently available 10 the Union; and we trust that we shall see the zeal of tho venerable patriot triumphant, and his last days made happy by the complete success of his efforts.
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-02-22

fTbn
 Spring Lanees Improvement. .--lns Savannah Republican gives ssit sseeo',,' of all ingenious improvement on 'ae common spring lancet, which enao'e' the bleeder to graduate the pblemeao the exact depth he wishes 10 enter ''s vein. This, according to the account is done by means of two moyeaoie prongs, which are frightened by sefeN' and the phieme goes between them. ',.a The springs placed on the yeln' llals .ls inc effect of stcadying ii. The wno's llncet was madeb by the medical genus man who is the inventor of the Impfosrs, ra ment. The phleme he made out ',d 2 ! watch spring, and the case out o' so'a w sIom Habersham county. ne .ns .hanical execution is said to be suIp''r s.naly neat and evinces great ipeenu''a'
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-02-22

The nature of our political systems we'll described in the annexed passage of the opinion of the Supreme Court ot the United States, in the case of Cohen vs. 0lrginia, as delivered by the Chief Justice.
 ssThat the United States form, ioi many, and for most important purposes, a single nation, has notyet been denied. In war we are one people. In making peace, we are one people. In allcon- mercial regulations, we are one and the same people. In many other respects, tue American People atc oiis. siis
 the Government, which is alone capa- ble of controlling and managing the ilN tcrests in all these respects, is thcfGoF- ernment of the Union. Itis their troy ernment, and in that character, they have no other. America ilas ci'oseI'io be, in many respects and for many puf poses, q nation, and for all these pas
 poses her government is complete; all these objects it is competent. lhs
 People have declared, that in the exeI'
 else of all powers given for these O. iects, it is supreme. It can, then, n neF fectng these objects, legitimately con trol all individuals or GoYernmean,'s within the American territory. inc constitution and laws of a State, so laf as they are repugnant to the Consti1u' ton and laws ofthe United States, are absolutely void. The States are cor stituent parts of the United States They are members of one great emplrei for some purposes sovercigns for son'e purposes subordinate.
 Spring Lanees Improvenaent.--ins. : r-
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-02-22

ALrcANT, Nov. I2.-SNc are official ly advised by the Eastern post, of the arrival at Port Mahon. of an American sloop of war from the Black Sea, having lost 24 men on her voyage hy the cho- Iera, and II indisposed. It appears. the commander of the sloop had stop ped at an suninhabited island in the Black Sea, landed his crew. cleansed and fun1igated the vessel. ifist Board of Health at Mahon are of opinion that the II intirln have not the cholera; not withstanding which, the sloop was moi adnitted to the Lazaretto, hut sent round to a cove in inc island. under the observation of the Board of Health.
 The gentleman to wI1om we arc in-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-25
Office Of tile Chesapeake and Ohio Card
COMPANY,
WASHINGTON, May %, 1882.

WASHINGTON, May %, 1852.
NOTICE is hereby given. that an instslncn, oftSs
~ dollars and fifty cents per share (being the 25A
instalment every share Of stock in the Chesapeaks
and Ohio Canal Company, is required to be paid on,bs
LIST day Of August next; and further sum Of two
dollars and fifty cents per share (being the Goth nst
ment) on the lst day Of September next which install
ments must be paid to the credit of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, TO the Cashier or other Off
Ger of either Of the following Banks, viz:
The Branch Bank of the United States 1t Wssl
layton;
The Bank ofwashington. at Washington;
The Patriotic Bank Of Washington, do
The Bank of the Metropolis, do
The Farmers and Mechanics Bank, at Georgctosr
The Bank Of Alexandria, at Alexandria; (
The Bank of Potomac, do
The Farmers Bank of Alexandra, do
The Mechanics Bank of Alexandria, do
The Hagerstown Bank, in IIagerstown, Md.
The Branch ofthe Valley Bank, in Charlestown, W.
and
The Branch ofthe Valley Bank, in Leesburg,v Va
By order of the President and Directors:
JOHN p. INGLE,
Clerk Chesapeake snd Ohio Canal Company.
may 20-wt1sSep
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-25

Stanton Convention. body adjourned
on "Wednesday last.
The proceedings of the Convention were con-
Quoted with the greatest harmony and good feel
ing; and the only manifestation Of regret we wit
messed among its members, was, that these who
had met together from various quarters of the
State, for the most part strangers to each other,
should be compelled so speedily to separate.
There was great deal of talent in the Con.
vention; and though there was not sufficient diff.
ference of opinion among its members to excite
much discussion, yet there was not little ex-
cellent speaking-bursts of genuine eloquence.
and flashes OF brilliant wit, and, on the part of
one member particularly, specimens Of drOIl hu-
NOR, which, when he in the vein, kept the
Convention, and the large audience of ladies and
gentlemen rhich daily attended its sittings, in
roar Of laughter.
The only subject which led to any serious diff
ference of opinion, was the introduction Of Sc
res of resolutions, declaratory OF the opinion Of
the Convention 10 relation to the doctrine Of Null
LITIGATION. These resolutions were copied, al
most literally, from those adopted unanimously
by the Legislature Of Virginia. in 1910, as the
creed of this State: and it was thought, by many
of the memoers, that it was wise. At this crisis.
when SD manv .stars Of the first magnitude"
are "s shooting madly from their Spheres" to re-
call to recollection this Solemn declaration Of the
sentiments of Virginia. at period when she Ia
bored under no peculiar excitement, to drive her
dental elections and no Tariff laws were in the
way, to warp and control her better judgment.
No member disputed the business of the views
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-25
Porter and Ale.

I'VE subscriber respeetfalyinforms the public, that
he intends keeping through the season. at his Gel
lars on Cameron street. opposite the Market, con.
slant supply of the best bottled
PORTER IND ALE,
in large and snail bottles.
Private families and taverns supplied at the shorte,
notice.
orders from the country will be particularly attend
ed to, so as to ensure safe carriage.
The highes, price given for empty Bottles
mar 2I-om JOHN w. SMITH,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-25

Themselves how the cows are milked-the ianus
taken care of-aay made-the grain reared, &C. =.
T. ,,;il Jo. them no harm, and may do them ut
tie good hereafter We cannot close %.'no audsns
eat meat-drink port-clothe warm ana as
the great Don Broussais would sayadon't mar
~ Til the cholera is gone.-N T. Cour.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-25

The city of Pittsburg continued unusually
healthy on Wednesday last.
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Nrw.nx. m. IN Ju,y 81, Noon.

NEWARK, (IN' d july ~f' 1Soot'' ,
Just before going to press, we we're Informed
that another case of cholera had occurred this
morning at the Poor House; the subject is bro.
Their of the boy who died at the same place on
Thursday, and is, we understand, about nine
wears old.
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+ or amsterdam.

.fS& The coppered ship VIRGINIA.
&AR WIN. p. Stinson, master, will sail in I'll july,
and take $50 hogsheads on freight. Apply to
june 81 w. FOWLE IN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-25

Town and thrice week for the Country, on Fairfax
street between King and Prince streets, nearly op
posite The Post Office. Daily paper %; Country pa
per IS per annum.-Advertsemsnt inserted az ..,d
following rates: For square OF 10 lnss, .md o;
e ee for OF eyery subsequen, Insertion On Advertise
eenS ivs onee or t,vee ,veek, IS per cent ad
d %e", No Advertsemen, considered less than
square nor inserted for less than IL All
msnts published in the Daily appear IN tue e'u''
paper.