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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
Twenty Dollars Reward

WtLL be given for the apprehension Of JAUts
w G. MATHEWS, an indented apprentice TO The
Cabinet Business. who sbsconded OIL Sunday morning
last. The said Mathers (pre famiIiary known b. %.
name Of Burns) is about - years Of age, fee, s~'
inches high, slender made. thin vsage, freekled 'f
light brown hair, Of rather sluggish carnage rS
speech, with considerable self consequence. he nG
on when he absconded white hat olive close oodsi
coat. white pan.aloons, &C.; but having van.i
clothing, his dress may possibly be varied. Bs'tr
having slight knowledge Of the Upho's'erng pGa
ness. may possibly tender bis services as such.
The above reward, with oil reasonable s1pen"1
will be paid for his apprehension and secure n
that get HIM again; and all persons are HEREBY '
warned against harboring or employing a,db.', sp'
law viii be rigidly enforced against all Offending
June At JAMES GRtbN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08

nerous surrender Of psrlizan partiaities to the
general good; unless the respective partizans OF
Clay, Calhoun. Leigh, Mclean, &c., will con.
sent to remember their country before their poll
teal friend That done. and concert established,
the result cannot be doubtful; Tor MIR. Van Blu.
rem is weak with the people, though powerful
from the patronage Of Government, aad party or
ganization.
Certainly il is supremely to be desired, that Q
President may be chusen, devoted TO limited TO
vernment, aud opposed 10 those overwhelming
claims Of dominion now advanced 10 favor oi 'oe
Federal authority. But every wise Statesman
will make the conduct Of Cicero his modei' 10 !,
preference to that Of Cato. and because he ooo'o
not prevent the destruction OF pubic iioerty'
would vet live 10 avail himself Of future chauces'
rather than turn the sword upon h,s own ooso",'
In palmer language, every schsio.e mau WIN
when he finds il impossible to obtain me great.
est good, take that which IS next oest' anu not
desperately reject every thing because ne can
nat .uit his fancy. re the friends Of Leigh, Nc
Lean, Calhoun or Clay, reciprocally prefer the
ons or the other Of those gentlemen, to Mr.. Van
Buren,, they ought to be prepared TO aid 10 the
accomplishment Of that preference, when public
not refuse second, because they had lost their
first choice. Such appears to US to be tho con-
clusion of common sense.
The Telegraph reproaches Mr.. Clay tor having
voted for the Force Bill; but the Telegraph
should make due allowance for his position. =
II should remember his declaration that lie would
do it with extreme reluctance, well as the
more weigh,y consideration. tina, the passage OF
that bill was deemed essential to get through his
own Tariff Bill, upon which the peace Of the
country depended.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
BLACK HAWK.

The celebrated Indian chief Black Hawk and
the other Indians belonging to his party, came
passengers yesterday in the steam beat Columbus
from Norfolk. There was a very large assem-.
blage Of spectators upon the wharf. in expectation
Of their arrival. The motions Of the Columbus,
on approachin the wharf, created some surprise,
as she stood of and on without landing, and there
were evident symptoms that some uncommon &C.
eurrence had taken place 90 board. On inquiry
il was found that robbery had been committed,
and the passengers had requested that they might
not be landed until thorough seagch had been
made for the thief and the property. A gentle.
Inan Of Alexandria, whose name we understand
is White, had los, pocket book containing $3.50
in notes. The agent of the steamboat, and sew
eral police officers went on board, and arrested
several persons upon whom suspicion had fallen.
They were taken before justice for a examination.
While they were under examin alton, the pocket
book and contents were found in the chain cable
box where the thief had thrown them to escape
detection. 1t was fully identified BY Mr.. White
and paid over to him. The persons under arrest
were discharged.
We learn that the Indians, on being informed
Of the affair, insisted being searched with the
rest Of tho passengers They are under the
charge Of Major Garland, and lodge at the Fuun.
tain Inn. Light street.-Bah. finer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08

. On the subject Of water. we would uen,;o,
that the heights above town, furnish very maoS
springs of most excellent water, which could +.
brought to the supply Of the town, to tn. Great
comfort Of its citizens. e'
There was lately laid before the Corporation. g.,
proposition from Mr.. George Cameron for ,un'
plying the town with water from the sprinp, ~
the heights in the rear Of Mr.. Mackalrs.
Whether the Corporation will take up the sinh
jet, time alone will determine. 1t is cer,ainIv
an object worthy the attention Of the Cornors,.
authorities Of the to"n.-Georsetoun Col.
The Crops. We have just returned from
short excursion up the valley. The appesran,.
OF the Crops is highly encouraging-thel late rain.
have changed the whole face of nature. Tho
hopes Of the farmer have risen one hundred no,
cent. in the last thirty days This is true =.
far as we travelled, and as much farther IN III.
valley as our inquiries could extend.
Winchester Pirgnian.
Distressing .fccideW.-A very violent s,orm
Of Rain. accompanied with much thunder and
lightning. occurred yesterday, between IL anil
O'clock, during which three negroes, Israel. al,.
low belonging to MIR. Dexter, on Snuth Bay. And
SUillHe anu tWO UV'SS Tue tOTmeF III. anil
the latter years of age. belonging to Mr.. BR
Smith, who were all sitting on the fence. under a
Pride of India Tree, opposite the entrance Of ,he
Washington Race Course, were struck down with
lightning. Israel and David were instantly killed
Collins was considerably injured, his left arm
and side being much burned, and his clothes al.
most entirely torn from his body, and scattered
in every direction; he is. however, in a fair way
Of recovery. Israel was good deal dis6sur.d
from the effects Of the fluid, but David had no
other mark upon his bndy. than discoIored stripe
upon his breast The clothes Of both were torn
TO pieces.
We have to add to the above the following dis.
astcr:
The ship Superior, Balv, (uf Portsmouth,,
bound to Havre, lying in the Roads. was also
struck during the same squat. The lightains
entered the main ROYAL mast head. and ran dosH
the top gallant mast. shivering them to pieces;
passed from thence to the sheave bole Of the top.
mast, tearing Of large piece: continued dosn
the topsail tye on trthe topsaii sheets. aud when
about two thirds down it entered the rnanmasl;
when it reached the deck, ii tore of the pump
coat, went below, and came out above 5 feet abaI,
the mast, tearing up deck plank with it TIE
cook was knox down, but received no mate.
rial injury. Capt b. IS Of opinion that the da.
mage may be repaired without the ship comingtO
town charleston Courier.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
CASE OF SHERIFF PARKINs.

After four prolonged sittngs OF the commission
of Lunacy. issued by the Chancellor, at the re-
quest of the friends Of this unfortunate gentleman,
the testimony was brought to close on Monday
evening at half past 9o'cioek. The commits.
sion then directed the Sheriff to wait on Mr..
Parkins. then in the Bridewel prison, and bring
him into their sitting. room in the City Hall; Mr..
Parkins appeared about 10, when be was 10.
formed Of the object Of the commission, and the
progress which had been made 10 il. He appear.
ed 10 be much astonished st the communication,
and was very impatient at the short address OF
the presiding commissioner, not allowing him to
proceed q moment ill he was informed Of their
names. whom he interrogated sevsraiIy and per.
sonally. He repeated several times the words.
81 Have you done; have you done, SIR" When
infurmed that the commission had proceeded in
his absence With his own knowledge, having de-
clined to make his appearance on summons Of
the sheriff, and that the proceedings had been
communicated to himby his own reporter, he de.
ned the facts in totO-he had never seen the high.
sheriff till within the last half hour, and the
proceedings held in his case he was ignorant Of,
except through the ne wapapers.-The sheriff be-
ing called on answered that the services men
toned, had been performed by deputy. Sheriff
Parkins then began an address to the commits
sioners, calling them their worships," and
their 50 honors," or whatever title belonged" to
them, which babe fare to last all night. when he
was told. that all proceedings should be stayed
till he bad an opportunity to defend his sanity
10 person. He was much obliged TO their wor.
ships for their condescension, and would be ready
TO meet them in "a hours.
On being informed that one Of the jury was
obliged to be absent on urgent business till the
end VI the week he expressed his regret, and the
commission adjourned ill Monday next with
little prospect Of close, till after several more
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
REV. Mr.. AVERY.

The closing scene of this remarkable trial is
said by those who witnessed il 10 possess surpas.
sing Interest. After the Court had reassembied to
receive the verdict an Interval occurred Of ten or
fifteen minutes, on account Of the absence Of the
prisoners counsel; and although the court. h0use
was crowded to it's utmost capacity, the audience
preserved profound silence, and all we're fixed
in gaze Of eager and intense curiosity. Mr.
Avery himself, says the Editor of The Boston Adj
vocate. " during this trying moment of suspense
and uncertainty, when his life or death hung on
the breath Of the jury. maintained the same stea'
diness of nerve, aud in,mobiity of countenance,
which have so remarkably distinguished him
throughout the whole trial. The wonder is. that,
innocent Or guilty, he has been able TO sustain
this awful pressure with such forti,ude and eQua.
nim,ty. At lone period, when the Attorney Gen
erai was infinitely describing in thrilling language
the probable mode in which the fatal deed was
done, the prisoner fixed his large eyes upon him.
and scarcely moved them, till the fearful picture
was finished"
After the verdict was recorded and the Altor-
ney General observed as matter Of course the
dsfendact was nov entirely discharged, he be-
came suddenly but slightly affected, and q tear
started to his eye. He passed his right hand de.
liberateIy under his glasses and held it over his
eyes iOT noHithls auu W. Ie neat WIN great
composure received the congratulations Of his
friends who we're present
1t is stated in the Boston Atlas, on the aulhori.
~ of one of the Jury. thatten out Of twelve found
no difficulty in coming to verdict Of not guilty;
the other two were opposed TO II for some time
All the Jury. except these two, were citizens Of
Newport. On the question Of suicide, it is un.
derstood the Jury were divided about equally in
their opinions; but on the general question of his
guilt, they stood as above rslated.-N 7. Com.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
FoR THE NEw Yonx AMERICAN.

To the Edifor:-SIR:-I am solicited by my
passengers to cause to be published the following
testimonial which they have been kind enough to
furnish me. claim very small por ton Of the me.
rit there attributed to ne; but in asserting to
their wishes in sending the same for publication,
! am enabled to state my firm belief, that. under
Providence, we owe escape from disaster mainly
TO the Tact OF my ship being Temperance ship
This is my fourth voyage under this regulation,
and | speak from experience. Casualties and
disasters at sea are stripped Of all their terrors
when the Temperance Of crew can be relied on
and were an underwater, would sooner
take risk on third class vessel thus regulated,
than on one standing A. !. coppered aud copper
fastened, with " allowance Ct grog" on board.
Your ob't serv't, RICHARD PEAEcE,
Mastsrof ship Earl Grey"
The Passengers on board the ship Earl Grey,
from the port Of Bristol, (Eng) 10 New York.
(America,) commanded By Capt. Pearce. wish to
express their thanks to bin for his kind, gene
rous, and humane treatment towards them on the
passage. We were 46 days at Sea, and expert
enced some tremendous rough weather, during
which it was his constant study tn alleviate, as
far a. possible, the effects Of sea-sickness. or
other illness. Too much cannot be said in his
praise, ~ an able commander, or as a man.-We
heartily recommend any person wishing to emf.
crate or return to England. to sail with him, as
ne wi'i endeavor to make them comfortable.
JAMES Bryant, Cabin.
WIN. PIcKERINe, and Family Cd CABIN,
And some twenty others.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
TEMPERANCE Al SEA.

We have great pleasure in laying before our
readers the following letter from, and testimonial
to. the master Of fine British ship just arrived
here.
: Capt. Pearce says;-truy, we have no doubt,
that " Temperance crew" is an all important
consideration for the underwriters--so important
indeed does he deem it, that, TO use his own Ian
guage. il would be g. less hazardous to cross the
crew TO whom grog was constantly served out"
Captain Pearces substitute for spirits is hot coffee,
which he gives to the men whenever hard woIk.
ed, or drsnched with rain-at whatever hours Of
the Mighty y FIN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
MORE "FANTAsTICALs."

New Haren "Inrincibles.''-It appears that
the disposition to ridicule the present system OF
militia trainings, has extended beyond the bounds
of New York. On Saturday last, a battalion,
under the command Of General Timothy Tremen.
dous, paradrd the streets of the orderly ritv Of
New Haven, in all the pageau;ry Of rag fair,
or an Italian carnival. The following accou ut Uf
of this Iudicrous exhibition is given in the New
Haven Daily Herald:
II was composed of about sixty veterans. in
equipments that defied antiquity and shamed all
scare. crows. All things nameablp aud unnameable
formed their garniture, and their implements of
war would have sWept of all the artillery Of Eu-
rope The appearance of the officers was partI.
'cusriy imposing. Saucho aud his Rosinants
General and his steed. The standard was bull
rampant, on on ample field Of coarse cotton, ave.
teran in reversed order on his back, holding on
by the tail, surmounted by the motto. The Bull
work Of our country" The music was Of the
best caiithumpian masters, executed with the sci.
ence aud skill Of Pasn,n,. The very cats were
dumb founded at it. 1t would be in vain to de.
scribe the various costumes Of this uniform band;
they exhausted human ingenuity.
After paradips through the principal streets
aud undergoing various martial exercises, they
repaired to the State House Square, where, being
drawn up in order, they were addressed with
great emphasis and eloquence BY their General.
The hes. part Of the exhibition. however. was the
imperturbable gravity with which the whole was
conducted. There was no laughing nor jerrng;
all attended TO the word Of command. aud were
finally dismissed in good order and well condi.
toned.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
FROM THE CAPE DE VERBS.

Distressing. The Salem Register. saws: The
fast sailing brig Selma & Jane. Captain William,
G. Waters, arrived at this port, on Saturday,
from Port Praya. st. Jago, whence she sailed 4th
May. Captain Waters states the famine which,
has SO long ragged at these islands still continues
with unexampled severity at the islands Of St.
Antonio and ST. Nicholas; large numbers perish.
ed daily from starvation.
II was computed by those competent to judge
that the provisions sent nut by the charitable peO-
pie Of this county. had saved 1000 souls from
perlshing. b. this desoIating famine, at the two
above named islands.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
TRIAL OF CLOUGH.
From tie Corr esponds,a Of The Pailod Gaze'fs.
Mousr Holly, June $. I

5 O'clock n. NJ.
GrsrLImEN-The evidence is nearly concIu
,lcd, both for prosecution and defence. Nc
earthly doubt now remains a. to the serdlct oil
the Jury The mass of testimony which It was
loudly asserted, would be given in to bolster up
the plea of insanity. has melted into thin AIR, not
amounting in weight To feather, and wholly un.
end. il is the blacklist case | ever heard Of. The
evidence Of Yesterday, (ruesday.) was absolute
" worse than none, because II all fell from
Cioush's own witnesses, and BY bringing new
crimes and vices 10 light, knocked away Tie last
remaining prop. that he had until then con,rivcd
to rest his character upon. The details of his
friend Wallace, giving the history Of Cloush' $
robbng woman Of i'll fame, in New York, in.
famous and ruflianIy as they are. must seal up
the fountains Of that torrent OF eloquenCe which
his counsel were reservins to pour upon the court
and jury.
The testimony Of Wallace was so insuffrrably
obscene. from the nature Of The facts within his
know ledge, that il raised blush upon The cheek
Of every individual present; and Mr.. Southard,
Tor the prosecution, feeling how painful the duty
was which compelled him so fully to unfold the
prisoners character to the Jury. apoogised for
suffering the revolving details to have been 81
largely laid eprn. 1t fell upon the ear Of his
counsel with the stunning violence pf thunder
crash, and land bare his hopeless, and NAV truly
say his ,sisynipaihised condition. Even Clough
himself shrank back, confounded at the uncxpec-
ted story Of his secret guilt, and betrayed sem
sitiveness that no other portion of the evidence
could produce.
lie covered his face with his handkerchief,
leaned back On his seat, and scarcely moved
the whole afternoon from the position into which
these disclosures had driven him: need not
alude to the unpleasant feelings experienced ny
the cr"wd of ladies, many u! whom sat within a
few feet of the witness. was aware that dis
closures Of this Kind would lie made by some Of
the witnesses, and hence the surprise which SO
naturally expressed III my first letter, at learning
that portion Of the court house was to, be ap
propriated to females. As it was, feel quite
confident, it was from pure regard 10 their mo,
desty that the Chief Justice directed such IN.
pleasant details TO BIZ suppressed-thrs at once
showing the improperly Of respectable female
listeners in case Of this kind, as their presence
only tends to the suppression Of testimony which
NAV sometimes BIZ highly important.
In conclusion for the present, let me briefly
say that the trial is rapidly drawing to close
There has been much repetition OF "good cha
racter, mildness," Sc from many witnesses, but
it will all be po"erless Other evidence was
given in by various witnesses, not very relevant
to the point, at trast not enough so to detain me
now, or to be worth laying before your readers.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.

An adjourned Meeting Of the Stockholders Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company was
held on Thursday. and continued to q late hour
in the day. Every effort to procure delay Of a
few DAYS, or until the General Committee should
have reported, was voted down by the united
vote Of the United States and che Corporation Of
Washington; Maryland and Georgetown being
divided, and Virginia and Alexandria resisting
in vain. In the end, the election Of Officers was
held, and the following gentlemen were elected,
to serve for the ensuing year, viz:
President.
john II. EAroN, of Tennessee.
DIREcToRs.
Walter Smith, Of Georgetown.
Phineas Janney, Of Alexandria.
William Gunton. of Washington.
John J. Albert, u. 8. Army.
William Price, Of Maryland.
Richard HI. Henderson, Of Virginia.
GNaf. Int.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08

sitting.. The facts Calculated in this case ATE
Of very interesting nature. and when publish
ed, will be read with much feeling Of eommiser-
alton for the strange individual who is its subject
GNep York Gazette.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
Board Of NealM.

T a meeting Of the Board Of Health, June 3, 1856,
n the following m em5ers were assigned to the &C.
yeral Districts OF the Town:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08

Columbian Insurance Stock.
AZ Shares Of Columbian Insurance Stock. for sale
4 - very low by GEO. WHITE.
june
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08
Kuhn a. ENNcar&,

john a. + ONCdfN,
Upholsierer and Aiditrass Wannlaelu'u'
'INENDgRs his respectful acknowledges " n1,'rc
l. public in general for the yerJ liberal sn.
ment he has received, and informs tben 'D''N
on hand Q general assortment Of
New live geese Feather BEES
Best curied hair Mattresses
Spanish moss DO
Cotton CO
Cat.tail co
Stuw 90
Sofas, Easy Chairs, &c. &c ,.,a
New live geese Feathers snt Spanish no" =,
the large OF small quantities. Cur'so "'-
wholesale or retail. s.,c
Al OF which csn be warranted OF the vep IN
lily. and will be disposed Of on re''0n'''e q"
cash. .,,nia.S
The public are requested to call arc G,r sl-s
Goods. ".----~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08

TGRMs-Dsly paper eight dollars per snn9m, pay.
able half yearly Country paper hve dollars per
annum. Advertisements inserted At the rate 0f one
dollar for the first three insertions and twenty five
cents for every Subsequent insertion
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a Gard.

a Gard. III
nnCroR A. II. SANDERS, having c iSSa y
IL SEN 1t Oecoqu,n. Prince william Gc .er,'..,
GINA, respectfully ofiers his profes l0n r.her Ct
the public He may be founi at NJ ,a~ Jed
his Office adjoining. !---
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New Zine " Stases
For LEESBURG IND WINCHESIh"


through Washington. y,
The ei,izens of AleIibdt'
VH@Are respectfully informed on WI "
&AN2 above Line leaves the C'N
49, Ass&S8so Mondays, WednesdHS, - =
Frida, s, at haifp past o'clock. 4. s. Fsre nvo
andris 10 I.eesburg, 81 IS; from Leesburg to ""'
ter. s. so; fare through IS IS. ,,.,
June eff C., A. EEWIDN, ny
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-08

James p. Coleman, south of Prince, east Of Water
Charles Paseoe, do do Water to Fairfax
James Mckenzie, do do Fairfax to Royal
Jno. Creighton, do do Patrick west
Jno ID Harrison, do do Wssh'n to Patrick
Samuel Il. Lsrmour, do de Royslto Wsshn
Thomas VDweli, north Of King, Royal to Fai,far
Thomas T.. Martin, do do Fairfax to Water
Silas Reed, do do Water to River
Samuel Bartle, do do Roy al to Washn
John p. Cowman, do do Wash'n 10 Henry
NJ Snyder, Jr do do Henry TO West
Thomas Dsvey. Pitt, between King and Prince east
Adam Lynn, FIT to Alfred
Jno. Roberts, Alfred TO West
At previous meeting, for officers Of the Doud,
there were chosen
hpin fINS, President.
JANIS McKEH5IE, Secretary.
JoHs J0HNsoH, Messenger.
The following order WAS passed, and ordered to Dc
pubished:-
oRnEnED That the members Of the Board Of Health
proceed forthwith in the discharge Of their respect
i've duties. june 5-a
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James p. Coleman, south of Prince, east Of Water