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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31

Handsomely executed
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COMMUNICATED.
A SEAMSTRESS.

The citizens of Richmond and Of its neishbor-
hood lately appeared to be enamored with Inter-
nal Improvements. what was credirable to their
common sense induces me to commune with the
public. with hope to illustrate she superiority Of
National over State improvements. | am nei-
ther an Anti. Federalist. Disuuionist. or a NuI.
ii6er, but Federalist. and understand the rights
reserved to the People were intended to be used
BY them to prevent the State Legislatures NULL
flying the Federal Constitution; and the rights
reserved to the States were designed to secure to
them right to demand of Congress the form and
privileges of Republican Government. and not to
give right to nuIllfy Congressional Legislation,
or to separate from the Union. Moreover, | un.
derstand the rights reserved to the People are
concusively dominant over State or Federal lie.
gisation, and that they cannot be exercised ex-
cept by the agency of Conventions-not by Con-
vention of one State. but of all the States-and
that the explanations Of Federal powers or amend
ments consented to by three-fourths of the Con.
ventions of all the States, will be binding on
Congress and the State Legislatures. Rights re.
served give no right to the People to the States
to nulify laws or separate from the Union. The
States making the attempt to do either, will be
rebelious, and will remain so, until the consent
of three .fourths of the States shall be obtained.
not to separate or to nullify. but to amend the
Constitution. They have no authority to dissolve
the Union, or to grant to State the right to leave
it; they authorized to amend, to preserve, but
not to destroy. Was this not true, the Union
would not have continued to this time. nor 'he
United States now be country Of freedom, and
the people would be without cause for patriotism,
and without motive to promote its welfare. They
have now numerous incentives to admire ii, and
to respect the high character it has attained and
to conhds in its eonstitutionality to prohibit it
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AS WE ARE.

Mr.. Sno,cden-I yesterday made my daily
call at the Commercial Reading Room" where
| met with fellow.citizen, one who feels deep
interest in the welfare of our Town. He called
nv attention to an advertisement in the Leesburg
" Westinghouse" signed by the Directors Of
the Chain Bridge Company, dated George
town, November 10, 1884," announcing to the
public that the follower the Bridge was REDUCED
ONE HALF The advertisement was read aloud,
when another citizen, of equal worth and reSpec-
liability, said, in substance. :. That is as it should
be; our enterprising neighbors of Georgetown
are awake to their interest" g Butt SAID he,
/" have you heard that the Little River Turnpike
Company have ADVANCED their rates Of tols"-
- No." said one; - No." responded another.
:" 1t is even so," said he, and added, q" A gentle.
man of Virginia, who trades largely to our town,
told me. within few days. the Advance was a
pretty severe one, as he well knew, for the toll
which he had to pay was seven aud half dollars
per month, or ninety dollars per year, more than
formerly"
Mr.. Editor, comment upon this is unnecessa-
ry. We cannot longer be at loss to know why
our trade has sickened and anguished
Jaauary Is, 1882. ISAAC w..
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from under their exclusive jurisdiction. Many
members, who will now, we have reason to be-
lieve, vote for the subscription to our Canal
would then be prevented, il BY no other consl-
derations. by constitutional scruP'es; and even
the real Jackson, if consistent, would be compel
led to DESTROY it BY his peto. Our claim upon
Congress for assistance is strongly enforced by
the fact, that to the General Government alone
can we look for aid.
These few remarks are submitted, in order
that. if public meeting be had, those who are
really interested in the town and its welfare may
attend and express their opposition to the Propos-
ed measure Of "goins back to virsinia;" and
that those who have no such real interest in the
town may not be permitted to represent to Con-
sress, as the sentiment Of the people, the hasty
expression Of their own feelings
Thursday. AS WE AXE.
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COMMUNICATED
ISAAC W..

Nr. Sno,oden-I have, BY The means of my
needle. to support myself and three fatherless
children: this, when prices were high and work
abundant, furnished but scanty pittance; but
now that I have to contend with reduced rates.
and Formidable competitors in the shape of the
members of a Female Sewing Society existing in
this town, am almost begsared, and may soon be
dependent upon the pubic aims This society
Is in the habit of making various articles. which
are sold at fairs and other places, such as those
pursuing the same business that follow used to
be employed upon: thereby reducing our stock Of
work to an immense extent Now, Mr.. Snow
den. have no doubt that the objects of this in
stitution are very laudable in their character,
they being the defraying of the expense incur
red in the beautifying of Churches, and the edu-
cation of young men for the Ministry. But real
ly, SIR that charity is singular in its nature which
tends to deprive the widow of her support, and
send the orphan supperless to bed
A SEAMSTRESS..
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JUSTICE.

Mr. EdHor--lp observe In your paper of this
morning several communications, all having re-
ference, more or less, to the question of Retro.
cesslon. mast express my surprise that any
one should think seriously, at this time, of taking
such step; and hope that shall not be consi-
dered uncharitable in expressing the belief that
these advocates Of Retrocession have too little
regard for the public interest. We are already
loaded with debt of about $500, 900, to paw
the interest on which we are no,o heavily taxed i:
ant cannot believe that the large property hold
ers of our town are willing to incur the addition
al burthens which would be imposed upon US on
our return to Virginia, by having their tax-bls
increased at least one-half. As we now are, we
paw no tax to the General Government, and none
bu, such as We lay upon ourselves. 1t cannot
be supposed that Virginia will incur the expense
OF providing US aith Courts, and not require US
to contribute, equally with the rest of the State,
to the expenses of her Government. Besides.
how are we, in the event Of Retrocession, topay
the above debit Will Virginia assume the pay
ment of its The day. under any circumstances.
must be distant when we can do it ourselves, and
Retrocession would only, fear, rivet it upon US:
for upon Congress we could then have no claim.
There is one reason, however, which &. Jack.
son" to the contrary Notwithstanding is suff.
Gent to put down all idea Of such a course.
The appeals which we have made to Congress
will have been made in vain, il we are taken
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COMMUNICATED.

lMr. Editor-Your correspondent lies under a
mistake in surprising that the reply 70 Mr.. Dod-
bridge, Chairman Of the District Committee, was
made by " the President of Council upon his own
authority" or latter consulting with Commit
tee." The reply was made by the Committee
themselves, heretofore appointed by the Common
Council. and whose names were duly given to the
public in the proceedings Of that body, and was
approved and signed BY every member of the
Committee. The President Of the Common Coun-
Gil happens to be one ofthe members of that Com
mttee. As that gentleman is now out OF town,
have thought it proper to make this statement
as an act of Justice to him.
Whilst on the subject, l will add, that am
informed, on the best authority, that on the same
day on which this letter was written by the Com
mittee, that it was in the absence of IS the Pres-
dent Of the Council" suggested by member of
the Committee, and agreed to BY three of that
body to whom it was mentioned, that it would be
proper to proceed to ascertain the public will in
The most formal manner, and, with that view,
that the question be submitted forthwith to the
Common Council, with the recommendation, on
the part Of the Committee, that regular poll be
opened in each Ward Of the Town for ascertain
ing the public sentiment on the questions submit
ted. That early on the morning following, aud
just before g the President Of the Council'' left
town, not knowing that this suggestion had been
made By another, he wrote letter upon the sub
ject to a member of the Committee, which. after
stating that the Mayor would decline to call
Town Meeting. contains the following passas e:
" would advise, in lieu thereof, that the C0un-
"cil meet and express their opinion as BODY,
sand lsoappoInt discreet persons to hold meet
"ing in each Ward, and receive upon paper the
"Vote Of each person on the subject. and at the
" same time to invite the County people to come
SIN and vote With u.s.
This letter was Immediately communicated to
other members of the Committee, for the purpose
Of acting without delay upon the subject; and a
ee,ing Of the Common Council would have been
requested on yesterday, by the Committee, but
for the unavoidable absence of one Of its members
and the sickness Of another, both of whom are al.
so members Of the Common Council.
1t will be perceived that, 50 far from the 'sPre-
sident Of the Council" or any other person. hav-
ing attempted to usurp any improper authority,
that the Committee appointed for the purpose Of
corresponding on such occasions with the District
Committee in Congress, have discharged their
duty, in communicating promptly their own sen,
timents. and are proceeding to take such mea
sures as are believed to be best calculated to as.
certain the wishes of the People.
Thursday JUSTICE.
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DRAJt,S TOMORROW.

Virginia State Lottery,
For The Benefit ofthe Dismal S,oamp Canal Co"Pa''
Class M l for 1852
Will be drawn at !!,chmnnd on Friday. Janusr ~
] prize Of 100000 lprize OF 3d." "a.
l DO OF 10000 100 prizes OF tx y;
Tickets SO; halves 5, quarters 2 so; eighthsi"
TO be had in a variety of numbers at
JOHN G.. MANDELLS
Lottery and Exchange cS'S'
W STILL BETTER!-COmbinati No
q 10 81, in the Grand CONSOLIDATE Lottery, No v
1882, entitled 'othe handsome prize Of $500, sSs
at hANDELL'S Office to two inhabitants OF Ae''
dria Also. -.
u SO al. in the Uni"n Canal Lottery. No. Tor
prize OF 5000; and rs 48, in the New York L0''s'
No 10. prize Of 500.
Drawing ofthe Grand Consolidated Lottery, No J.
1882:
81 81 Sc AZ a. 10 50 5
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RICHMOND. Jan. II.

RICHMOND, Jan. IL.
Yesterday, the Select Committee on Slaves,
SC. reported tina, it was inespedient at this time
to ,egisla,e on the question of abolition. The
reader will bear in mind, that the great Debate
in which the House of Dele ates is engaged, came
on under tn, resolution of Mr.. Goode to discharge
the Select Committee from tn, farther considera-
ton of the question Of abolition, and further, that
it was inexpedient to legsiate at all upon the sub
Iect of abolition. The Report of the Committee
placed the House therefore in novel attitude.
The resolution which opened the discussion was
to discharge the Committee: in the midst of the
Debate, the Committee discharge themselves, BY
making Report; vet it was felt on all sides Of
the House to be indispensable. that the Debate
should proceed; that the grand subject should no,
be left half discussed, that gentlemen should have
the privilege Of reply. The embarrassment thus
occasioned, gave rise to protracted discussion,
and was finally surmounted by considering the
Report of the Committee in connexion with a mo-
ton of MIR. Preston to amend. by reversing it
The Debate then proceeded as it It had not
been interrupted. and was ably continued BY
Messrs. Roane. Wood Of Albemarle, and Pres
ton. 1t is impossible to give the distant reader
just conception of the profound excitement which
prevails, or of the universal consciousness OF the
incalcuiabe magnitude and weight OF the crisis.
We trust in Heaven, that the country will keep
cool-and that the People of Virginia will dis.
pla, that solidiy of character, that deIibera'ion
and patriotism, for which they are renowned. The
emergency demands all her caImness and reHec- |
ton.
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ALPHA.

Money.making on the wholesale ordsr-ln"
vicinity of the village Of Union. in this countyl
few days since, about S25, 900 of spurious none
was found buried in the earth-2O, 600 in note
portion filled up, and the balance metal, i,h
deposite was doubtless the production Of W
Messrs Browns, who fled this section Of nc
country to avoid prosecutions for connterfe'h''
Leesburg flashing toniGn'
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as scarcely to be discernible: the fly has two
horn. At the hinder part of the abdomen, the INNS
keto ha. not: Mr.. Mckee will readily perceive
on further investigation, that he has quite mis-.
taken the insect.
This subject. sir. though apparently small, is
one of the first magnitude; the hrst interests Of
agriculture demand its investigation, till the end
be accomplished.
| repeat. sir. the " notification is largely
effected in filthy sack yards: to scrape them
aud burn the litter; and. to avoid the hllOwinq
upon Wheat stubbe, will be the surest prophy,
tactic at present known against this blt,ere.,
curse of agriculture-and OF
Yours, respee fully,
JOSEPH z. MUSE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-19
MIR. A


The Editor OF the Intc.Iecnccr. gives information of The
secret proceeding of the Senate, in relation to the nomina-
non oil Mr.. Van Buren,; which he tells us, was laid on the
table "6y NE casting rofe Of the Tice President,' and
also, that sat as not likely 10 be taken up again shorflu."
We call on the Editor TO give his authority for this state
mcnt. III he has any sense of honor or propriety, he will
moi hesitate 10 do whatever is necessary, TO expose TO the
public, the Senator who makes partial revelations, i'm vio-
Iauon u me inJunctions OF secrecy imposed by the body of
which he : a member. We do not see ourselves WHY the
ven oil mystery IS cast over the discussions and transactions
oil Inc senate IN relation 10 appointments. The open day-
light should be permitted TO present every thing relating to
The individuals who undergo the ordeal of the Senate i'm
the true aspect. Nothing but those topics, which the
public interests require 10 be withheld from the knowledge
OF iorelgn powers, should be concealed in this country.
But oil all things, the course taken by those in the Senate.
who make The inicligencer their organ, to give distorted
views oil public affairs, shcwn i'm twilight and i'm partial
gbmpscs, is most TO he deprecated.
We hope, as the Editor of the InteIIigcncer has excited
curiosity, that he will become communicative and crafty
It entirely. We would be glad TO know of him, whether
Mr.. Clay did not unite with the Vice President in the
posiponement of the appointment, which they were con-
scloils they could not have defeated, if the question had
bcen directly putt We would be glad to know whether
these gentlemen have not united in this object, from some
wish 10 dlsparage, by secret manGuvrcs in the Senate,
the reputation OF a man, whom they have in vain sought
to destroy by open appeals 10 the American Public? We
would ask, too, whether the project of postponing the con-
hrInation OF Mr.. Van Buren's nominations, has not for its
Object, the lcsscning his influence abroad, To defeat, if pos
sible, the great object Of his mission, which, if accomplish
ed, would throw in the shade, the efforts of a negoiator.
now on the floor of the Senate, and give 10 the present
NIlnlstcr strong claims ON The gratitude of his country-B.
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Twcnty-sccond Congrcss.--scss. 4
IN SENATE.

Friday, january 10.
The Vice President communicated a report from the
Secretary OF the Treasury, in compliance with so much of
the resolution of the Senate of the 18th inst. as requires
thc monthly statements of the Bank of the United States
Tor the year 1881 ; which was referred.
MIR. Hendricks submitted the following:
ResOIUcd, That the Committee on Roads and Canals be
instructed TO inquire into the expcdicncy of providing by
law for the preservation and repair of the Cumberland road
east OF the Ohio river.
The Senate then spent a considerable time in the con-
sidcration of Executive business and then
Adjourned TO Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Vance asked the unanimous consent of the House
10 offer a resolution, granting the use of the Hall TO the
Colonization Society oil Monday evening next. Objection
being made,
He movedt 10 suspend the rule which prevented the mo-
ton and the question being put, it was carried, Ayes 10i,
Noes 45.
Mr.. Vance then offered resolution TO that effect, which
was agreed 10.
THE TARIFF.
The House then resumed the consideration of the rcso-
luton offered by Mr.. Bouldin.
Mr.. Davis of Mass. proposed an amendment to the re-
solution.
Mr.. Stewart Of Penn. (who had moved TO amend Mr..
Bouldins amendment, by striking out the preamble. and
also striking out " commerce and Inserting "manuCac.
lures, } expressed his willingness to adopt the amendment.
as a modification of his own.
But the Chair decided this not TO he i'm order-as there
was nothing in his amendment, to which this could adhere;
but If his were withdrawn, it might be considered.
MIR. Stewart consented TO withdraw so much of his
amendment, as went TO strike out the preamble of MIR.
BOuldin's resolutiou-but not the residue.
The question thereupon REQUIRED on Mr.. Stewards
amendment to strike ot " commerce" and insert " manu-.
features - when
Mr.. Camrrclcng observed, that he was very sure. 10
Whichever OF the Committees the resolution should be re-
ferred, the Committed would do is duty. Bus ne begged
to state Tor the benefit Of the two gentlemen from Penn
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By ~X;eSscrd0y's mali.
CONGRESSIONAL ANALYSIS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. II.
In the Sencie, yesterday, Mr.. Clayton, Senator from
Delaware, appeared and took his seat. Mr.. Dallas pre-
scnted two memorials from inhabitants Of the city of Phila.
dclphia, trading TO the Western country, praying for a re-
newal of the charter Of the Bank OF the United States. The
bill providing for the organization of the Ordnance Depart
ment, was passed. The consideration OF Mr.. Clay's re-
solution for the abolition or reduction of duties on unpro-
tected articles, was resumed, and Mr.. Haync offered an
amendment to the same, providing for the reduction of the
revenue TO the present scale ofeXpenditure, after the pay
ment OF the public debt, and for the gradual reduction Of
the present duties on protected articles. This amendment.
MIR. Haync supported in a speech Of three hours length.
On motion OF MIR. Dickerson, the further consideration Of
the resolution and amendment was postponed to Monday
next.
the Committee of Ways and Means, reported n bill max
ing appropriations for certain Internal Improvements for
the year 1882. Mr.. McDufic, from the same Committee,
reported a Resolution calling on the Secretary Of the Trca-
sury for information as TO the extent and condition gene.
rally OF the manufactures Of wool, cotton, hemp, iron, su-
gar, salt, sc. in the United States, and also requesting the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-19

NALLEGO MILLS.-Family Flour and Family Mid
IN diings, now in store and for sale.
Jan. 10. 1850 p. J. CHEVAJLIE.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-05-25
CnNERES

In the Senate, Oh Saturday, Mr.. Grundy, from
tho Committee on the Post Office and Post Rouds
to whica had been referred the bill to Repeal the
Postage on Newspapers, made a report untavorablc
to the objects of the bill The report having been
read, fifteen hundred extra copies ordered to
he printed, on motion Of Mr.. Hill. In the course
OF the discussion which took place on the motion
to print the report Mcssrs. Ewiag and Tomlinson
Members OF the Committee, stated that they dis
scented entirely from the reasoning, and could not
Vouch Tor the facts presented in the report, as n
paper or evidence of any kind whatever had been
land before the Committee. The message of the
House OF represent ativcs, disagrecing to the Sc
mates amendment to the Apportionlnent Bill, was
taken up on motion of Mr. Webster and after n
lew remarks had been made by that gentleman
Mr. White moved that the Senate reccdc from il, 5
amendment. After debate in which Messrs.
Dlckerson, Smith, Forsyth, Webster, Poindcxter
bucknor, Naudain and Tazcwcll, took part Mr.
Naudan moved to lay the message on the table
rms motion was lost, ayes 10, noes 26. The ques.
tion was then taken OH rcccdng, and it was decided
In the affirmative, yeas 26, NAYS TO- The Pension
Dlll was then read tho third time and passed. yeas
~, nays 10 The Senate then adjourned
In the House of Representatives, after tho expi
ration of tho hour allotted to morning business
which was consumed by the continuation of Mr..
SHADES speech against the report OF the Judiciary
Committee, Mr.. Speight moved to reconsider the
vote by which the bill making appropriations for
certain internal improvements for 1882 had been
ordered to third reading After the motion was
discussed by Messrs Polk, Blair, of Tennessee,
and ingcrsoll, the question taken and lost,
ayes 81, noes lis,
The bill was then read third time when Mr.
Hail, OF North Carolina, opposedt at length. Mr..
Boon moved the previous question, which was sus-
tanned and the bill pissed. Sundry other bills
were read n third time and passed The House then
on motion of Mr.. MeDufiic, went into Committee
on several other appropriation bills, Mr. Ellsworth
In the Chair, which, were gone through with
ana reported to the House, when at past five O'Clock
the House adjourned.
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LATEST FROM THE FAR WEST.

oT LOUIS, May 3.
We learn that the hostile Indians amoCniing 10
about 500, have left their village above the Rapids
OF Rock River and have gone up the river 60 or
az miles above its mouth They are as hostile as
ever, and express their determination TO fight; but
we arc informed that there many near the scene
of action who believe that they will cndcavor TO
flee from the troops as soon they make their ap
peaIance. 1t is reported that Gen. ATKINSON has
sent to Prairie dcs Chiens for three companies of
the LIST Regiment of Infantry, and that he intends
10 take the field in few days. We are Informed
that some of the WinDebagoes, Pottawatomies
and kickapoos, with the hostile band of Sacs
and Foxes, but it is believed that they will desert
them on the appearance of a military force.
LATER.-Wc are informed, by gentleman who
arrived in town last night, that news had been
brought 10 Rock Island by three Indians of Black
Hawks party, that the hostile band of Sacs and
Foxes were again descending Rock River: Chat
they had expressed a willingness to give ~, the
murderers, and were determined to sue for clc,pcn
cy. They were driven to this course il is said Inv
zho detection of their allies among the Winpeba-
goes and Pottaw otamies. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tbcso
peaceful Appearances, Gen. Atkinson deemed the
presence of the Illinois Militia to be necessary
and had written to Governor REYNoLDs TO that ct
fect.-RepublicdR.