Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-11-12

keeping" We annex the commencement OF
late proclamation Of Governor Peters, OF Con-
necticot, as being both new IN Language aud man
ner:-
The volume of Nature is spread out before the
whole human family; in whatever CHIME ha"
draws the first breath of life, he opens ms eyes
upon some page Of that History, written oy
Gods own finger: here is found no error'-uo
mistake can occur; the existence OF great
FRS, Cause, is iegibly impressed on all arouh y,
him: in the organization and economy OF all
creation, from the humblest parasitic plant that
subsists by a secondary influence, to the proud
monarch OF the forest, that bids defiance TO the
bowling tempest; from the feeblest insect that
tenants the bosom Of the Earth, to the Levla'
than that sports in the mighty waters OF the
deep, there is evidence Of d-sgn,-ot system,
of perfection, in the Author and Flnisher OF
this stupendous world. Uncultvated reason
acknowledges the obligation due from the crea-
ture TO the Creator; untaught devotion instinct
lively brings its offerings 10 the altar OF Nature,
and paws its alterations TO that Being, who Is
seen in the clouds. and recognized IN the storm.
A favore ed portion Of this family have superadded
the volume of Revelation, wherein it is decar.
ed, that :. He is. aud that fle is rewarder oil
them that diligently seek him How abundantar
our obi. atoms to render the homage oi thank
full hearts to the God of our salvation, who mas
demonstrated his attributes TO US. and made
known our duty to Himself and to our fellow
men!
The Po,oer Of Rusaa.-The people OF France
aud England. and indeed the advocates OF liberal
principles, look with alarm and distrust at every
movement Of COLOSSAL Russia. They have just
cause for alarm, as the following statistics OF
Russia, compiled by the Editor Of the Baltimore
American, will satisfactorily illustrate:
The armed force Of Russia consisted in 1892,
of more than million nf soldiers. OF whom
81 !. 1000 were infantry, $4,000, cavalry, $4,000
ar,iI!ery.-l05, 900 irregular cavalry. II. 900 in
garrison, $1,000 supernumeraries, and $4,000
forming the Polish army. In 1928 the whole
force was $40. 000-exciusive Of officers. The
POLISH army has unfortunately been ex,inguished
in their late revolution. The survivors OF the
disastrous war are incorporated into the Russian
and the rest Of the Russian forces
in order TO meet the campaign. The
number now under arms cannot be less than IN
1892, AMI is probably more.
The Russians also have very respectable ma.
wits principal stations are III the baluc' IL
consists, according to the Encyclopedia Amcfi-
cana, Just published, of 50 ships of the line, %
frigates, 90 corvettes and briggs. 81 smaller YES
sells. a5 floating batteries, and III gun boats
with 5000 cannon, and $4,000 men. The prin-
c,pai nav al station on the Baltic is Cronstad,-
on the Black Sea. Sebastopol; there are also some
ships on the Caspian.
In 1917 the number Of persons in the empire
subject 10 do military duty, amounted to the
enormous number OF 8,535,750 men. The
ooor, or peasants, who are the property OF the
crown or of individuals, slaves in fact, exceed
th,rts 1--WE millions
With Tins vast extent OF territory and immense
population, the annual revenue did not, before
the late disturbances. exceed S55. 600, 000-ani
the national debt III 1894 amounted 70 l7O, O00,.
900. II has been increased by new loans.
Indian CharcteriStics..-We were struck with
III. feeling evlnced IN the simple language Of the
nc aol I'll hat