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Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-10-16

the dread revelry of battle. Twas here
the wild whoop the fierce savage quell-
ed the ,rallyingcry of Europe's warriors.
Twas here they drove the ruthless toma-
hawk deep into the crushed skull of the
vanqulshed, and with yelling joy, tore the
scalp from the head of the feeble, and the
wounded, the dead and the dying.
The retrealing survivors carried their
wounded general with them until he died.
He was buried about 40 miles from the
battle ground, in the centre of the road
his advancing army had cut. TO prevent
'the discovery of this, soldiers, horses, and
wagons were passed over it, TO save the
body from savage dishonor, by thus con
ceallng the trace of interment. Some OF
Braddook's affcctionate soldiers marked
the trees near the spot where he was laid
that the recollection Of those who visited
the west many years after, could point to
the exact place of his interment, now
emphatically termed Braddock's grave.
1t is close to the northern side of the ma
ional road, seven miles east of Union
town.
1t has been rumored from an early pc
| riod, that Braddock had been shot by hi.
men. More recently it bias Devastated
by one who could not be mistaken, tina
! in the course of the hattie, Braddock or
dered the provincial troops to form col
June. They, however, adhered to the
Indian mode of firing severally from tht
shelter OF tree. BraddoCk, in his yexa
ton, rode up to young man by the name
toi Fawceit, and with his sword rashl,
cut him down. Thomas Fawcett, broth
|erof the killed, soon learned his fate, ant
watching his opportunity, revenged hi
brothers blood by shooting Braddocl
through the body, of which wound hi
died. Thomas Fawcett is now, or wa
lately living near Laurel Hill. He i
now 81 years of age.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-10-16

of innumerable forms and ceremonies to be
undergone by persons paying their respects
to the head of the government, but found it
was all Joke ofthe opposition. One attend
ant only was SIN waiting" an agile little l.
rish lad, with light summer jacket on, who
appeared TO me the veiy antipodes Of cere-
mony and parade. compared this active
and useful servant, in my minds eye, with
the host of lacqueys and bedchamber gentle
man had seen surrounding the persons and
devouring the revenues of Europeon princes,
and the odds were greatly in favor of that
simple yet efficient system which, disdaining
jthe costly foppery and useless trappincs Of
state, prefers placing confidence in the virtue
and intelligence of free people. The coun-
tenance and person of the President are such.
as once seen, will not soon be forgotten: his
tall erect figure and singularly original phvs-
iognomy allow of no mistakes as 10 the in
divldual. His looks are far more manly,
commanding and open than the portraits in
he prnt-shops would indicate, and his eve
seems to betray disposition ardent and pas.
sionate, but never sullen OF petulant. His
forehead is very high, and the lines thereon
deeply indented; his complexion dark and
|sun.burnt, and his visage that Of war worn
veteran. was impressed with his contem-
palliative houghtlurcountenanc and strong
| ly marked features; well do they correspond
with the eventful tale of his adventurous
life. His exterior appearance is remarkably
plain, he wears black dress, without any
badge indicative Of his rank and Office, We,
are his person and dcmeanor we'll ealcula
ted to inspire stranger with a sentimen
beyond mere respect.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-10-16

.Ma'der O Mtants--sale Of Fewsales.-Mr.
lOutzlatt, gives the following account of the
state of things, in the city of Annoy, a ci
ty on an island opposite the Fuh.keen
province in China:
"Ihis constant emigration of the male
part Of the people, contributes very much
to the destruction of domestic happiness.
1t is general custom among them te
drown large proportion of the newborn
female children. This unnatural crime
is so common among them, that it is per.
petrated without any feeling, and even in
a laughing mood and to ask man of any
distinction whether he has daughters is "a
mark of great rudeness. Neither the
government nor the moral sayings OF
their sages have put a stop to this nefari-
Gus custom. The father has authority
over the lives of his children, and dispo.
ses of them according to his own pleasure.
The boys enjoy the greater share of pa
rental affection. Their birth is consid.
cred one Of the greatest and most fortu-
nate events in a family. They are cher
lshed and INDUCED to a high degree; and
if the father dies, the sou assumes a Ger.
tain authority over his mother. There
is also carried on regular traffic in fe-
males. These facts are as revolving to
humanity as disgusting to detail. They
may serve, however, to stimulate the zeal
of christian females 10 promote the wei
fare Of one Of the largest portion Of their
sex, by giving them the glorious gospel
of our Saviour, that gospel which alone
restores females to their proper rank in
society. 1t is pleasing to observe that
there is now a benevolent association in
England for the express purpose of in
structing Chinese females at Malacca.--
Ii this institution can ever exert any influ.
ence on China in this way, for which we
sincerely pray, we are persuaded that the
degradation and oppression under which
the nation now groans will be much allie.
waited.
. " AT the beach we we're shocked
at the spectacle of pretty new born
babe, which shortly before had been Kill
led. We asked some of the bystanders
what this meant. They answered with
indifference, lit is only girl tits a gen.
erai custom in this district to drown f.
male infantsimmediately after their birth.
Respectable families seldom take the trou
Ole, as they express themselves, to rear
these useless girls. They consider them.
selves The arbiters of their chidren's lives.
and entitled to take them away when they
can foresee that their prolongation would
only entail misery. As the numerous EN-.
igratlon of the male population renders
1t probable that their daughters, if per
mltted to live, would not be married, they
choose the shorter way to rid themselves
OF the encumbrance of supporting them.
Thus are pledges of conjugal love, the
most precious gift of The Most High, the
most important trust con6ded to men BY
the Supreme Being, deliberately murder
ed. Brutes love their young, and cher.
lsh and defend them; but man can divest
himself of natural affection, and degrade
himself far below the brute creation.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-10-16

crowded with Indians and Traders. The
Indians were five or six thousand in mum.
Der, having been brought together for tho
purpose of making treaty. At the timo
the gentleman, from whom we received
this information, wrote, no progress had
been made tow ards effecting a treaty
the Indians refusing to accede to any
|terms.-St. Louis Times.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-10-16
From the National Intelligencer.

Spencer Roam against Secession. pub
lie dinner was given to Mr.. Senator Rives,
of Virginia, at Lewisburg, in that state,
on the 9Th inst. Wenotice it at this time,
Intending hereafter to give Mr.. Rives'
speech) for the purpose ofintroducing the
following incident: Mr.. Nicholas P. Trist
Zone of the guests on rising to give a
toast, remarked, that when s'GILEs' 1NrA.
NOUS BILL as the bill for the enforcement
OF the embargo was called, was the object
of Essex Jnnto obloquy, and when
the secession Of the Eastern States was
threatened, as the only refuge from the
MILITARY DEspoTIsM" Of Thomas Jeffer.
son,-at this crisis the Electoral College
of Virginia met in Richmond, and having
given their vote for James Madison AS
President, the event was celebrated by
public dinner, at which, among other per.
sons present, was Spencer Roane, the great
advocate for State Rights-and at this
dinner the following was one of the reg
ular toasts, which are Of course ALWAYS
prepared to speak the sentiments of the
party, particularly on such great occa.
sions, and at such interesting times as
those we're:
"1he Union.--the majority must gov
eIn-IT is TREASON TO SEcEDE."
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-10-16

We have been favored with the read
ing OF letter from respectable mer-
chant of Galena, which states that he had
transported his Fall supply of goods from
New York to that place in ~ days,-al-
though there was detention Of 8 days
at Chicago. The cost per hundred cwt.
was not much more than the price Of in.
surance BY the way Of New Orleans.
The same letter says that Chicago was
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16

FLOUR We continue to quote the wagon
price of Flour s. 90, though in many instances,
within the last two days, 02 have been paid.
We have not heard of any sales from stores at
more than 90; nor do we believe. without an
Improvement in the Northern and Eastern mar
kcts, any will be effected at an advance, as
those who have Immediate use for Flour prefer
narrowing, temporarily. topayns more than IS.
The season Of the year is approaching when in
creased supplies may be expected by the rivers
aud canals, north and South, and augmented re.
ceipts by wagons; We therefore anticipate. a de.
cline, but should the stock of Flour in the coun.
try, which usually supplies our market, be as
small aa it is generally represented to be, il will
have tendency 10 keep the price comparatively
high in this market. at least until the time arriv.
es Tor pricing stored Flour.
The quantity of Flour now in store, belonging
TO mlers and farmers in the country, is not less
than $1,000 to 10000 bbs., aud probably more.
We estimate our entire stock Of Flour to have
been about 81 900 bills at the close of last week
PLASTER OF Paris. have seldom known
the demand for Plaster SO great as it has been
this year--there is not now ton in town Tor
sae-the last retail price was $3.50 Small
supplies are daily expected
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
CANAL AND RAIL ROAD

| We extract the following from the report Of
the Committee Of the Senate of the State of Ma.
rvland. by which our readers will see the terms
on which compromise is proposed TO be effected
betw cen the Canal and Rail Road Companies.
/. fine Canal Company assents to the joint
construction with the Canal. of the Rail Road
through the passes of the Point of Rocks to
HArper's Ferry.
Q When the Rail road shall be completed 10
that point, the Safe shal! subscribe tor twenty
! five hundred shares of the stock Of the Canal
Company
! 5. The Coma! Company is to he allowed to sell
| me nater powers OF the Canal under the condi.
tons of the giant made by Virginia of the like
! pr, ieae. aud with the further condition, that
he ul seats that may be disposed Of shall not be-
used Tor grist mills.
1. The Rail Road COMPANY is to be allowed
to begin the construction Of the Road at the Point
! oi Ro, Ks. al any time alter the tenth oil Nav
TIE Canal Company binds itself tn graduate the
Rail Road through the passes Of the Point of
Rocks, for one hundred thousand dollars; and
will bear the expense Ut any additional cost of
graduation.
The width of the Canal is to be maintained at
fifty feet; but If the road be- imprac icable at any
points in the passes with that width, the width
may be contracted to forty feet, il the cumm,s.
siOners, hereafter to be mentioned, shall deem
that ne cessary. The Canal Company, however
within limited time may itself graduate the
Rail Road, preserving greater width for the Ca.
ma than forty feet. il it shall differ in opinion
wi tn the commissioners.
$ The Rail Road is to have breadth of not
less than twenty feet through the passes of the
Point of Rocks, and curvature Of not less than
four hundred feet radous; and where it deviates
from horizontal line, an elevation not exceed.
ing thirty feet mile.
8. To determine questions as to construction
OF the road between the companies, Board of
Commissioners is to be created, formed of three
Engineers, one chosen by the Canal Company,
one by the Rail Road Compans, aud another by
the President Of the United States. These
Commissioners, too, are to determine the amount
OF damage payable BY the Rail Road Comapny to
the Canal Company for any interruption during
the construction. and in consequence of it Of the
use OF the part Of the Canal. Under the direc.
ton Of the commissioners, fence is to be erec-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
IcoMMUNIcATEp. I

At meeting Of the Officer, Of the First Regi
ment Second Brigade of the Militia Of the Dis.
trict OF Columbia. held at Indian Queen Tavern
on 18th March 1888. Maj W. L. Hopesox was
called to the Chair. aud Capt. b s KlxsEY ap-
pointed Secretary.
I On motion. the following resolutions were una.
nimousy adopted:
RESOLVED, That we the Officers Of this Regiment
have heard. with the deepest regret, OF the death
Of our brother officer, Capt. Thomas P. Cole.
NAN. and that We sincerely sympatnize with his
relatives and friends in the bereavement which
they have experienced.
ResulUed, That the virtues and talents OF the
deceased, his many good qualities and the con
slant exhibition Of alacrty IN the discharge of
his duties, will ever secure for him place in
our memories.
Rcsoired, That, as mark of respect fur the
memory Of the deceased. we will wear Grape on
the left arm for thirty days.
On motion, it was
Resolved. That copy of these resolutions be
furnished for publication.
w. L. HODGSON,
Chairman.
Is. 3. kINsFY. Secretary.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
SALES At AUCTION.
Watches, Jewelry, &c.

- sold, splendid Watches, Jewelry, Studs and Ear
Rings, Just received from PhiladeIphia-being the
most splendid assortment offered in this place. They
can be examined the day Of sale, being worthy the
attention Of ladies' and gentlemen of this plaee-con.
ssting in part Of
Fine silver Lepine watches
Double back quarter watches, hard enamel d..
ais, sunk seconds
Double back plain watches
Also one superior jewelled English watch
Fine gold, enamel and pearl breast pins
Fine gold fIIagree pins
Fine chased swing earrings
Shirt studs silver thimbes fine watch keys
Pearl and garnet finger rings
Ladies' melailions, watch chains
Watch guards, one music box. fine chain
One splendid gold chain, seals and keys sc &c
NY order. GEO WHITE, Auct
morI
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16

Corn Exchange Western we continue
to quote at S6a 3. with very moderate
sales. Howard street IS Z; Georgetown ! !
and common southern ]. 500 brls. Rich.
nond mountain were sold at 5.44 with time. -
500 brls. N. Y. city at ! with time. Aiexan.
dria at with tune. Most of the sales of com.
mon southern sorts were at /, though in order to
obtain this price it is necessary to wait for the
wants OF BUYERS.
Sales rye fur at Sal Indian meal per hid,
Sl640i7. A small quantity l.. I. wheat was
sold a, IL cts A cargo Of southern held at rs
cts. lay over.-N T. Jour Com March nh.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
ALEXANDRIA, I'd. c.
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH Is. 1888
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND.

By the packet ship Philadelphia, Capt Cham.
plain. at New York from London, papers to the
18th February have been received.
The most important fact that we perceive in
relation to the state Of affairs between Belgium
and Holland, is positive annunciation that the
King Of Holland had issued orders to allow all
vessels free egress and ingress to the Scheldt,
except those under English. French and Belgi-
an flags. The exclusion Of the English iag is
attributed BY the London journals solely to the
continuance of the unfrendly measures adopted
by England towards the Dutch flag, and that as
soon as these are repealed, the interdct as re.
regards English vessels would also be taken Oft:
tits evident that the project Of adjustment pro-
posed by England and France, to King William,
after the fall Of the Citadel of Antwerp, has been
met by a counter project from that monarch, the
terms Of which are stated 10 be very reasonable
and upon the whole, it would appear there is
great probability this protractcd affair sil soon be
arranged without further recourse to arms.
Accounts from Lisbon had been been received
of yer, interesting character. A British Mi
mister, Lord Hervey, had arrived there from Ma.
drid, and had communicated with the government
of Don Miguel, who was with his army, and who
had been requested Immediately to return to the
capital, and It is added that Lord Hervey had pro.
posed an armistlce between the contending armies,
which the Miguell,e Ministers were anxious
should take effect. The terms of this armistice
were, it was believed, that Don Miguel should
cave Portugal, that a Regency in the name Of
Donna Maria should be appointed.
The army Of Don Pedro were in nigh pirts,
under the command Of the French General Sois.
nae, who is said to be most anxious to break the
lines and act on the offensive.
A good deal of attention is now directed to-
wards Turkey. The army of the Pacha Of Egypt
had taken possession of Kuniah. the ancient capt.
tai of me Mus,ulmen, but tits sail. that the place
was evacuated by the Turks sulely for the pur-
pose of concentrating their forces. and that this
concentration having taken place. they advanced
on the Egyptians with such force that the latter
were again compelled to retire. A general bat
tie, it was expected, would ensue.
Accounts from Naples to the esd ult. state
that the two prevo us days the eruptions of Mount
vesuvius had been most violent. Cont inual ex
posions were plainly heard at Naples.
LONDON, Jan l9.-rne Irish Papers contain
the promised Address of Me- O'CoN>ELL to the
People OF ireland lis buflhen is the Repeal of
the Union; its os,enslble object is to dissuade the
people from illegal associations and from the com
mission Of barbarous outrages.
Parliament vas to meet on the e9th instant,
and immediately proceed TO the election of the
Speaker.
The United States Bank Stock is quoted in
London papers Of the l7th of January, at ego
a 922 10.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
BALTIMORE MARKET-M..eu Is.

F ouR.-tio"ard street Flour has improved
since last report Sales to 4 considerable ex-
tent at IS 37a and ) A, and holders were not
disposed 10 sell yesterday under 80. What
arrived was principally stored on owners &C.
count. Susquehanna-SaIes at 5 s7s. City
MiHs-Sales at 25 cash, and stock very small.
GRAIN Wheat 81 o.; Corn Sc; Rye Csc;
Oats 40c. Supply very small. Considerable
quantities are expected from the Susquehanna
shortly.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16

The Washington Globe contains long letter
addressed by MIR. Blair. the editor Of . the Of
ficial," to the editors Of the New York Evening
Post, in which Mr.. 'Verplanck is denounced. in
no measured terms, as traitor to the admins.
tratiun.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
DIED..

On the 18th inst, Mrs. MARIA HERBERT, wife
Of William Herbert. Esq. Her friends are in.
vited to attend her funeral, at 10 O'Clock to day,
from her late residence in Lloyd's Row, Wash
ington street.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
Tobacco.

Jl aoSSS upenor Chewing Tobacco, 8 plugs to The
r'u1O' Just received and for sale by
w. II. MILLER.
IN Store.
10 kegs pound rolls
~ boxes plugs, I2's
~ do do l6's
= nsr IS-6, Ness small twist, of Gray & Pankey' s
brand
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
William y. McVeigh

William y. McNeigh
HAS jus, received by the scnr. Alexandria, from
4 New York, and has in Store:
10 hhd> prime Cuba Mossses
Is bags Rio and St domingo
z 'ierces Louisiana clarified Sugar
1000 lbs loaf and lump do
chests Young Tyson r...
do Imperial
bags Pimento
do Pepper
2 boxes Cavendish Tobacco
do plug do
20 do Rosin Soap
Is do mould and dipt Candles
10 do Raisins
S do Starch
kegs Ground Ginger
Mace, Eutm-gs Gasss, and Gloves
Sicily, and Msrseilles Madeira
Sweet Malaga. white and green 5 wines
Together with general assortment Of other arti
cles 10 the Grocery line. Ill f which he offers for
sale low, wholesale and retail.
mar 16 cost
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16

An examination Of the provisions Of the Reeve.
nue. Collection Law, makes the story about anti
cipated troubles with the Cherokees, at least,
dOubtfui
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
SLIP NEWS.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA, m. G,

fUHI Ut ILEAdNURII, ID. e.
ARRIVED, MARCH Is,
Schr. Orator, Ross, Vienna; lumber to S.
Sbinn.
Sloop Union, Taylor. Philadelphia; freight for
the District.
Schr. Alexandria, Britton, New York; freight
for the District.
SAILED,
Brig Tribune, Staples. New Orleans.
Steamboat Potomac, hewitt, Norfolk
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16

The papers state, that an effort is to be made
to put Major Eaton at the head Of the Chesa.
peake and Ohio Canal Company.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
MARRIED.

Mr., AeUILA Emerson, to Mrs. NANCY McCAR.
Ty, ali Of this place.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16

ted between the two works sufficient to secure
the horses used on the Canal from sccid ent from
the passage Of the locomotive engines"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
BY GEORGE WHITE.

r5>lE subscriber. intending to quit housekeeping.
L will sell. Tuesday. 10Th ot this month, at his
house Oh King street, between Patrick aud Henry
streets, ali of his
HOUSEHOLDS. KITCHEN FURNITURE
Consisting in part Of Sldeboard, Tables Chairs So.
fas, Carpets, Astral Lamps Looking Glasses, &c. &c.
with all other nccessares OF all Of which
are nearly credit OF six months will be given
for all sums ofard over SloO four months on sl sums
over fifty collars, with approved endorsed notes.
msr IL ". D,ViES.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16

I'm COumcn, March A, 1888.
ORDERED. That Andrew schoi6e.d. Joseph smith
~ and James Douglas, be Commits toner's for holding
an Election At the Indian Queen Tavern, on Monday,
the 25th instant, Tor q Member Of Council for the
Third Ward, IN the place Of Bernard Hooe, elected
Mayor. mar l4-t2Jth
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
OAOverseed

D cb. eeeNed. few bushels Cloverseed. for ss,e
ns. IL &, W. n. MILLER
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
To The Voters of Edirfa1,

In consequence Of the inrIemency OF the wea-
Their on Saturday last. the meeting that was anti
cipated to be held at Catts's Tavern is postPon-
ed. and will take place at Fairfax Courthouse on
Monday. the 18th, being Court day, where the
Voters are requested to attend.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16

sFTHE SAVINGS FUND INSTITUTIONS
open every saturday afternoon from half past to
O'Clock under the direction Of Committee Of tho
Managers at their Room on Fairfax street, immediate
ly opposite to Dr. Stabler's shop. teSst
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-16
Wines, A.iuuors, &c.

TI>HE subscriber, having been an Importer and Deal
er IN VINES for many years, has in store q stock
OF every description, old and pure wood aud bottles
Aiso general assortment of the best selected articles
IN the
GROCERY LINE.
U The Bottled Wines--upwsris Of 300 Dozea,
packed in of one and two dozen each-have been
selected from the most approved Par.
ticuar Madeira. part Of which late from Inds, very
old Tinta and Burgundy DO; Sercis and Bual do ,
Gordon's pure Grspe Juice do Old Sherry; Super or
Burgundy Port do. DRY Port; Old Hook; with vsri
ETY. Of French snd other Wines.
All Of which will be sold at the most reduced prices.
GUY ATKINSON & SON,
dec 4-eotf Fairfax street. Alexandra.