Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-11-12
ALEXANDRIA, ID. CO.
MONDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER -. 1852.

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A duel was fought on the e5th ult, near the
Florida line, between James d. Westcott, Jr.,
Secretary Of Florida Territory, lone Of General
fJackson's civil officers, translated from the De.
partment of State,) and Thomas Baltzell, Esq,
an Attorney at Law. of Webbvile. Alter two
fires, one of Mr.. BaltzeI's balls passing near the
throat and the other just above the hip Of his adj
versary without doing much injury, the affair
ended.
Let US now see whether Civil as we'll as Narat
Officers are to be struck from the roils, or whe-
Their the flourish upon former occasion was not
designed to catch Quaker votes. Nous uerrons
We observe some paragraph in the newspapers
commencing thus: - The history Of Printers and
their general porsrty." &c.-a sad commentary
upon the vocation of ca man Of letters"
The very able article in the last number of the
American Quarterly. on the subject of Slavery,
Sc. in Virginia. is attributed to the pen of Pro.
lessor Dew, of William and Mary Culiege.
We learn from the Richmond Jeffersonian that
Mr.. Tazewell has resigned his seat in the senate
of the United States. The Legislature will
therefore have to elect two Senators at the ensuing
session, as Mr.. Tyler's term expires on the 4th
Of March next. Opposition to Mr.. TyIer's re.
election is expected, and it is not improbable that
Mr.. Randolph may again be brought on the car
pet, though we have no expectation Of his cleo
ton.
Mr. Edward I. Taylce, Of King George, is
spoken of as candidate to represent the North.
ern Neck District in the Senate Of Virginia.
Vegetable Curiosiiies.-The Winchester Vir-
gilman speaks of potatoe during the recent sea-
son by Mr.. Patrick Smith of that neighborhood,
which weighs two and half pounds. "rhis is
mammoth--beat it who cans excIsims the edi-
tors.
The Annapolis Republican describes pump.
kin, which grew near that town, weighing no less
than seventy-!hree and half pounds. 1t also
speaks of sourd in the same city, about ten III
ches in diameter at the large end, taperins of to
about five at the small end aud four feet in length.
The Frederick sburg Arena says there seems
to be q generous rivalry among vegetables this
season. A Beet was exhibited in Town, few
days ago, from the Garden of Mr.. Hay Talia-
ferro, Of King George, which measured 223 in.
ches in circumference, and weighed 6 Id 6 W.
Spain has maintained somewhat threatening
aspect towards Don Pedro-at best doubtful
one, likely to keep anxiety alive. The death OF
the King must naturally contine the attention Of
the Ministry TO their own concerns for time,
and compel them TO draw sone Of their troops to-
wards the capital. and other important parts of
the kingdom The fact will therefore be likely
to encourage Don Pedro's party, and weaken the
courage and hopes of Don Miguel. As to the
succession, Don Carlos has heretofore shown a
disposition to exercise power; and the priesthood
have long wished to rally under prince who is
devoted to their views Ferdinand has endea-
vored to secure the succession to Of his daugh.
tiers. and it would not be surprising if the coun-
try were to be agi:ated By discussions on this
question. -
A friend has sent Us (says the New York Dai.
ly Advertiser) the following extract from letter
written at New Orleans on the Goth of last month:
" The yellow fever is raging in most violent
degree, and we shall not get clear Of it until the
cod weather sets in, for which we have no pros
pect at present The heat to-day is Sc deg"
An order has been issued by the Secretary Of
War, directing that hereafter no ardent spirits
shall be issued to the U. S. troops as component
part Of the ration, nor shall any Communication in
money therefor be paid to them and that no ar
dent spirits shall be introduced into any fort,
camp, garrison, nor sold BY any sutter to the
troops, nor shall any permit be granted for the
purchase of ardent spirits. As substitute for
the ardent spirits eight pounds of sugar and four
pounds of coffee will be allowed.