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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

Mn. CIAr.-The hopes tha, when "the
worst came TO the worst" Henry Clay would
not disappoint IBIS country. have not failed
lie has. IN the last extremity, thrown himself
IN the breach and bszsrded every thing to
sare the Unionn With Characteristic energy
and boliness Of character. he has nobly, gal
lsn'iy. taken his stand az the risk Of desertion.
denuneiation md defeat. We care not " Ia,
may be thought or sSid Of the details Of the
bill, the act hseh was most noble and patriot.
&c, worthy Of his fame and his independence
as an American Senator. who can DENY 10
him the need Of praise who now, for
miserable party considerations, can withhold
from him their appreciation aud applause
[.iier. Coz.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

The letter, pubithed on Friday, from the
Louisville Journal, dated "Csntoumcnt Glib
son." end giving an account Of battle be.
tween "Captain Ford's Company OF Rangers''
and {" party Of Camansha Indians, fiv. hum
dred in number"-turns out to be a fabrica-
tion-a lie, told for the meGc pleasure OF toll
ing ia The Louisville Journal OF the 2lst
says, with regard 10 this letter" We have
full and satisfactory violence that il is an i'm
position. ~ Bait. Pot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

II Wagnsni,noo Manufacturer A letter
signed by thirty New Jersey manufacturers
having been addressed to MIR. Dearing, man
ufacturcr at Athens, (Geo.) with a request
that he would sign q Tariff petition against
Nerplancks Bill, that gentleman replied
" Although ! am Interested ~ The success
of manufacturing, aud sIill incrc asing NV IN
ierests, yet ana opposed to the Tariff Of IS32.
from principle, aud II ! cannot manufacture
without The aid of such protection, I am viii
ling to sacrifice all for the good ofmy country,
try"
Mr.. bearing stated that be knew one of
these clsmorous pc Iitioners 10 be worth s5OO +.
OOOi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

Hinehssfer and Pofomre raii-road--We are
gratiied to learn that the president ard dircc-
tors, at a full meeting of the board on Satur-
day last, resolved unanimously to commence
active operations on the road without delay
Mr.. Robinson, the distinguished engineer en-
gaged TO supcrintend the work. has, We un-
derstand, been requested TO come on immedi-
ately, and his arrival may be expected in the
course Of two or three weeks. BY reference
TO our advertising columns, il will be seen that
the directors have thought il prudent To call in
two instalments, Of one dollar, on each share
Of the stock. This moderate demand will
no doubt, be promptly met by the stockholders,
aud every facility afforded to the presiden,
and directors in the accomplishment of this
important enterprise Rspub. eth inst.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

The only representative in Congress from
the Southern states, who voted in opposition
to Mr.. Clay's Tariff Dill, was Gen. MERcER,
OF Virginia. Since the adjournment Of Con
grcSs, he has addressed letter To the Editor
OF the Alexandria Gazette, explaining the
reason of his vote. He says that the order in
which the two great bills were passed, was a
matter Of nI?tcrial consequence. Had ilic
enforcing bill been adopted first, he should
have voted for the other, merely rs a me asure
OF Pacihcat'on, without approving II in the
abstract but while an attitude Of defiance
was maintained by South aroliDa, be regard
ed any concession from the Federal Govern
ment, prior to division Of the means, and the
expression OF determination to maintain.
unimpaired, the authority of the Union. as
wholly derogatSry TO it, character, and as
eminently tending To end1nger its future exis-
tenee, 10y inviting similar resistance from
other quarters, aud general aud fatal dis
trust Of its authority every where"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

by one OF the Acts OF the last Session Of
Congress, an officer is appointed, entitled
Commissioner OF Pensions Ito superintend
the execution Of the whole Pension System)
with salary Of $500 dollars per annum. II
gives us pleasure TO state that, with the ad-
vie and consent OF the Senate. JAMES l.. Ep-
WARDS, who has long and faithfully dis
charged the same duties, has been appointed
10 fill the new officc.-f.Nst Isf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

by letter ia the Journal of Commerce
from the Cape lie Verds, Ne learn that the
estimated number Of deaths from actual star
Vation IN the whole of the islands, during the
past year, - between 1000 and 1000
The items which go 10 make up this mount
IN the bill Of mortality arr a. follows In st.
Antonio, among population Of 10000, H.
900 have died irou, starvation alone 10 Togo,
$4,000 deaths from tee same cause IN Bravo.
1000 ~ - Nicholas, 1000 and iD -. Jago
the number - considerable, although not
stated definitely
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

Cholera Three cases have been reported
since our las'-sli negro women h,ch re
suited fatally. Two Of them had premonito
~ symptoms for some time. but concealed
their conditions until il ~ss too late TO sHort
them relief NashriRe ReriraLsf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

From the Raleigh az c. Register, March ).
oh van the glad tidings, ye " ind, as yc blow,
Oh. bear tye waves as We roii"'
Mr.. CLAr's bill for = modification of the
Tariff has passed both houses Of Congress,
and is now lay Of the land, This intelli.
gence will be received with silent satisfaction
or open demonstrations of appreciation, by .
large majority Of the people Of the United
States; whilst in the South. deep and per.
vsding sense of gratitude will be felt and
evineed for the successful mediator. Few
perhaps, either in the North or South, will be
entirely satisfied with the adjustment which
has taken place. but TO al. il must be source
Of heartfelt rejoicing. that the distrscting
question which has 80 long excited the hopes
aud fears Of the country, 10 amicabiy settled;
and this too. without either importing the lie.
Ultimate powers Of the Government, on the
one hand. or weakening the ties which bind
the States together. on the other. May no
demon Of discord, Phoenix like. ever rs.
from its ashes, TO disturb the peace and bar
mony Of the Republic.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

More Munitions Of Hir We learn tina,
about 50 cases of muskets and rifles, were re.
ceivcd here by the U. l.. brig Courier. for the
use Of the State of South Carolina. They
were landed yesterday, and whilst removing
them from the wharf. one dray load. (the
horse being biind.) was precipitsted. horse,
dr.y. and guns. into the river-but they were
saved from sinking by the exertions Of the
by SANDERS Il Chaieston Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

Pine .NuitOn.--The finest haunoh Of Nut
ton that has ever been seen IN ths city, was
yesterday exhibited 10 the Centre Market II
weighed 100 pounds. and was raised ~ Mr..
JohA bradley. q Chester county, Pennsy lvs-
MA, and Was sent here ~ a present 10 the
President Of thc United states, Though the
donor - no Jackson mani Thus u y IN this
case, ~ We have seen IN other cases 81 great
- consequence. the Presidents political adj
versar'es treat him better than hi' protesting
friends ~ M. m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-03-14

Ship BniidiHg. are now on the
stocks ~ tie L. states, 0nS hundred and IhiTft
SHIPS averaging more than three hundred and
fifty tons each Of this number Il - said that
upwards Of 20 are being built east Of Bostsn.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-02-28

On mo. ION of Nr. Stevenson of spo.tsyl,ania,

On mo ion of Mr.. Stevenson of Spottsyl,anla, II
Re@ircd, Tia, Committee be appointed to en-
quire into the exrcdieney of buying for the Com
monwealth, the Large building on the Capitol
square, lately kept a Museum; and that the said
Committee be instructed to ascertain upon what
terms the can be purchased, what is the pre-
sen, state and condition OF the building, and what
will be the probable cost of fitting it up and
yertng ii into nuolc off 'cs FOR the use of the Com
monwealth, and report the result Of their enquiries
10 the House
The bill authorizing an appropriation Cor the re-
mova of free negroes and muattoes was read
first aud second time, recommitted and ordered 10
be printed
Ga motion of Mr. Ro1nc, II was ordered that
when this House adjourn, 1t adjourn until Il O'Clock
Saturday morning.
Various bills in their preliminary STAGES were &C
ted upon
Whc. on motion of Mr. Wilson of Botctourt the
House adjourned
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-02-28

The first blow, i, ms, be settled pcaceabiy. Eth
or tho laws would be executed or the Tariff ahnnl-
led, and the protecting system destroyed. II that
sysien should be destroyed he would not shy in
whit 70 nc question would come UP. ms quebs
ton lar more serious than was made, and 10
he settled IN reference to different interest. At
resent, the interests oftho South were protected.
and snpcrobnndaniy protected by the provisions of
Tie Constiiution Let TINT protection be destroyer,
and they would End their security put in question,
IA a manner not 80 ensly gotten rid Of The notion
held ont IN favor of the bill was that Il was to any
dtscontcnents. And the Chairman Of the Commit
tee Of Ways and Means Ind delivered very path
etc and very eloquent ouloglum upon fcar--Mr. A..
had listened to 1t with great delights but a. he
Knew That gentleman to be an accomplished classic
schpat he would venture To remind him that there
were other virtues besides fear suitable for tho az
creise Of patriot aud n statesman, on which ~
just and eloquent eulogiums might be pronounced.
Among these was the virtue ri foriiude--s virtue,
winch no was under n solemn conyiction that every
member ofth's House, md every intelligent citizen
OF this community would ut no distant day be called
upon 10 exercise In communication Of which be
would refer the gentleman TO classic authority,
which no one better UNDERSTOOD or wns more quail
fled To appreciate. Iic alluded to the sentiment
so clo9ucntly expressed by the great Roman poet.
Jnstum ct tenacem proposiri vrum
Non oirtae atd~ praea jubentium.
Non vnlius nstantie TyrannI,
Mone qualit soJa.
Mr. CnArnm.n, fsad Mr. A J ask thc forgive
ncss OF the Committee Ion having detained them SO
long, md have nothing moro TO shy. 8l
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-02-28
POLITICAL.

iU1A3lLtfY.
rhe ncwer that sm'Ics te-day
To morrow diess
All TIM, We wish ~ stay
Temps AMI then lis
W lis world isl5eht
"a. itat moa,> - nl-h.
f.ua# hH IL
Vauu. ho& tra ii Ie'
-, Hasa.p 'oo sat
sas.. how II sells poor hlles
~ proud drsPar'
ri So, though soon they faii
s.aytvr their Joy and all
Eh.ch otis W. rnli.
Whilst skies arc binc ani bright,
Whilst flowers are gav,
Whilst eyes that change ere night,
Make glad the day;
hist yet the calm hours creep,
Dream thou-and from thy sleep
Then wake and weep
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-02-28
TER MS.

T. For si psr annnnm. PAYABLE IN alvancc No sinh
serptirn will he received FOR loss
40 viii be lIsc ,aaa"i hut thn discretion
the E.iitor.) until all arrearages paid.
- ,DyER rtsE NEWS VII b inserted at 10 cent,
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.,.t.,,I- 4sr.on IN l.ynchbn.r
An saar- II trs.-ri In a. &itors IN be most paid
III mt be attended 70
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-11

History Of Ireland, by W. C. Taylor, Ey,
10Th additions. by Vim. Sampson, Ew-,
(Ha,pe s Family Library. No. ST. % rol,.
10 ,ona-I0S9
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-11
CHOLERA PREVENTIVE.

To the Editors:-G Gentlemen The following
extract from communication just received from
All extensive brewing establishment in the North,
il NAV be useful to publish, a. IT contains facts
Interesting to the growers of the materials used
in the manufact turing of malt liquors, and very
WHOLESOME recommendations to persons dspos-
ed to use them as beverage, who may have been
haiiiag between two opinions. Most respectful
IL, yours, Y.
, Washington. April 8. 1888
"There will be tao hundred bales OF hops
shipped to France, from New York, during the
present month.
"The French are new going extensively into
the manufacture of malt liquors; and they have
sent to the United States for large quantities of
barley and hops, and TO England for brewers.
Their loo tDines have been condemned,
since the prevalence OF the Cholera, as extremely
noxious; and il is stated that their Armies have
demanded, and are to be supplied with, ALE
instead. This provision is also to be extended
to the navy."-Naf. Int.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-11
BEAUrIFuL STOCK.

On Wednesday last, we saw in "a stable at
tached to Mr. Myers Rail Road stable, Bull,
and Cow and Calf Of the Durham Short Horn
breed. the property Of the Hon. H. CLAY-which
were the finest specimens Of that breed OF cattle
that we have ever SEEN They are admirably
formed. and weighed upwards of 1900 pounds.
Sixteen pounds Of butter a week have been made
from the cream Of the COW. They were raised
BY John Hare Powell. Esq. and were purchased
from gentleman in the vicinity Of Philadelphia,
for the sum>of $3.50. This valuable addition to
the stock Of the West, is destined for Ashland,
the highly cultivated and beautiful, seat Of MIR.
Clay, and will confer lasting benefits on Ken.
tucky. Ffederickto,0n (lud) Herald
rr We understand that Mr. Clay. iE ad-
dition to the above described animals, has pur-
chased Eve He;fers aud young Bull OF MIR.
Poweli's improved English Cattle. The stock
raisers in this section Of the State, for whose be-
nefit, as well as his own, these purchases we're
made by Mr.. Clay, will duly appreciate the pub
lie spirit and liberality Of their neghbor. many
of whom have expressed 70 Us their qualification
Al his attentive regard for their interest in this
instance. Thus. whether in the>councils of the
nation, or al home, improving his large estate.
the advancement Of his adopted State is ever the
object Of his exertions. We would here remark,
en po,sani. tina, the Arabian horse SrAMpouL,
b.cueht out last season By MT. Clay, and now
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-11

standing in Montgomery county. is likely to
prove most important acquisition to the breed
ers Of that noble animal. the blood horse. His
young colts are represented to be Of the finest
form and size, and most beautiful appearance. =
Their owners are delighted with them. and feel
assured that their sire possesses all the qualities
of the best thoroughbred Arabian. and that ne
is destined to give celebrity to the stock Of
Kentucky, equal to that impaired by the old 90
dolphin to the stock Of England.
Lexington Observer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-11
LITERARY.

LII IEhhhI.
History Of Ireland, by w C. TAILOR, EY
,eIh additions. by Vim. Sampson, Esq,
(Ha,pe S Family Library. No. ST. % rob
! 10 mo--lS33.
This observes the Washington City Chroni.
cle) isa well written and interesting summary
OF the history of that unfortunate Island which
has been so long oppressed and SO frequently
astated by civil CONNEXIONS. This history OH
glnaIly appeared in Constable's Miscellany
and has been thought worthy Of being transferred
to the popular aud valuable work into which il is
now incorporated. The Family Library CONT
nues to merit publ; patronage, and We think this
number Of it will not be deemed the least yalaa
BILE. MIR. Taylor has sketched the history Of
Ireland with spirit and impartiality in these vo
lumes. Its want Of details will be Of course an
objection with some, but for all the purposes of
general historical reading, it is ample enough
II contains all the most important facts and Incl
dents which have occurred ~ that island since
we have any authentic knowledge Of its settle.
ment. and to the Irish emigrant il will, no doubt,
be found repete with interest, especially that
part oil it which relates to the nsurrection Of Il.
90, which is sketched rapidly, but with truth aud
candur. We could have wished that the dates
had been more conspicuousIy placed, as it is some
times difficult to know in what year an event &C.
Cured, and it requires the re-examinatiOu Of Sc
veral pages to ascertain it. The addltOnsd
Mr.. Sampson are an eloquent and we'll written
defence Of his native land.
american Turf Register. April number
is before US, aud is embelIished with beauuld
Portraiture Of Iinaoleon, casually considered
to have been the best Race Horse among the dIs
tinguished sons Of Sir Archy; and probably% sur
passed by no Horse that ever run in America
Its contents are diverse, and very useful and co.
pertaining no doubt to Gentlemen who delights
the pursuits and amusements to which it. DE-
voted.
Messrs. Carey, Lea & Blanchard, Of Ph1i
deIphia. have issued handsome edition, lnm
duodecimos. Of Mrs Jameson's Charactgislag
Women. The fervent euIosy Of this work IN
number Of Blackwood's Magazine for Janul!
last; IS not an exaggsration. "Mrs. Jameson
says that journal, MAS lmnortallzed her'e'
o book that shows throughout the deepest in'''
INTO all the virtues Of her sex, and the iu'ie'''"
cleaeest conception Of all the female CHARACTER
that Shakespeare has skclched."
DR.. Franklin &C. Bowen. of Boston, ha'H
press a collection Of the Familiar Letters a"
Miscellaneous Papersof Benz amin franklin w.
for the first time published. The work Is ea'''
by Mr.. ]. Sparks, and will be published 10 0''
volume IL mo. tits stated that the letters '''
pieces n this original collection have been 0''
ed from various sources. They have a 'a'u'','
interest not inferior to any OF Dr. franz
published writings. The letters IA p'f"''.
amounting To more than one hundred, Vn . !.
never before been printed. possess ''' '''' -.
traction Of familiar and unstudIrd c"A"'"
tons of the authors sentiments ana 'e','"s
his nearest relations, and most intimate "'D'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-11

We would request the attention OF our Board
of Health to the annexed extract from Procla-
nation lately issued BY the Board Of Health OF
the City of Philadelphia, on the subject Of the
Cholera--its probable temperance amongst US,
and the measures proper to guard against its re.
'currence. The solemn facts addressed to the
Philadelphians, by the enlightened Board OF that
city. appeal with equal force to the inhabitants OF
every place which has been visited by the desc
lating scourge. Let the People, as well as the
authorities. look to it, and do their part also, to
avert the threatened return of the destroyer.
MAT. Int
nrhe Board Of Health Of the City and County
of Philadelphia would respectfully request the
attention OF their fellow citizens to the follow.
ing facts
.sFrom the experience OF every country where
CHOLERA has at any time prevailed, there mas
generally been recurrence OF the disease on the
return Of the warm season, andthis disposition TO
repeated attacks has continued even to the pre-
sent time. in places where the malady made It's
appesrance several years since-every summer
Witnessing return more or less fatal.
n has also been fully ascertained that the Sc
cond invasion of CHOLERA has been almost
uniformly far more general and-mortal than the
first. and that i,s prevalence and fatality have
been, in nearly every Instance, exactly 10 proper
tion to the Fill, II aud wRETcHEDNEss OF the pla-
ces thus attacked. This filth aud Indebtedness,
which renders this disease SO dreadful, IS not con
fined 10 the persons and clothing OF the inha0'-
tsnts, but is found in their HOUSES, YARDS.
PRIV(ES, STREETS, SC. and the measure
of the ,iestructiveness of CHOLERA, has often
been ascertained by a knowledge alone ct the
cleanliness and purity of each place. The same
effect of neglect and misery holds good in the ex-
tension and fatality Of all MALIGNANT and
CONTAGIOUS Diseases, and their mildness
or severity has generally been in the exact ratio
10 the care used in the prevention and removal OF
every source Of foul air.
sWith this extensive information OF the expe.
rience of 50 many countries, the Board would
consider they were remss in their desire tor
the prospective health Of their fellow citizens,
il they DELAYED 10 call their earnest attention to
the state of the city aud districts. IL Is utterly
Impossible that the Board can do every thing
They have invoked the assistance OF the differ
ent authorities to procure Tor them knowledge OF
every nuisance that may exist. and they now call
upon their fellow citizens to inform them Of
every subject of complaint, or that may become
such, on the return of the warm season. There
were many nuisances discovered the last sum,
mer, whose entire removal the heat o
the weather prevented, but which were partial
ly remedied by lime &C. aud others, that by an
other season will become fountain OF disease.
1t is to every thing Of the kind the Board would
solicit the interest Of the citizens, and 1t any re-
maiu unattended TO, they request such 'nforma
ton as will enable them Immediately to take TIT
measures that may be requisite"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-11
ScROCERY LINE.

mr. The Bottled Wines-upwards Of 800 Dozen,
hacked in cases Of one andtwo dozen each-have beer
selected from the most approved brands Par
t;cular Madeira part Of which late from india very
old: Tinta and Burgundy do.i sercisi and Bus' dol
S:ordonss pase Grape Juice do; Old Sherys Super OF
Hnrcundy Port; do Dry Port; Old Hook; with ysri
etv of French snd other Wines.
All Of which will be sold u the most reduced prices
GUY ATKINSON & SON,
dee 4-eotf Fairfax street, Alexandra.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-11
ALABAMA-SLAVEs.

We extract from the Huntsville lA'''
pocate. the following article, BY WAC" " 'H
that all restrictions to the intfoduc'I"" .,
into that State we're removed BY the last h'''
ture.
Introduction of Slaues.-Freqnen' .f .nl
having been made upon this subJret. We ,ed.|
proper to state that the first, second, tn"o'
ffb, sixth, seventh. eighth. twentieth '1o mia
ty.tirst sections Of the Act to prevent u. ors|
duction Of slaves into Alabama, and ~ i I'd
purposes, were repealed at the last session 4, 81
Legislature. These sections pre'enteo ~ h. q
troiuction Of slaves for sale-dshpeo ,.es
cum.tsnces under which, and the peI,sJ d
whom, they might BE- Introduced pfe'e'htGia ss
course to be pursued by the persons ss
them-imposed disabilities under tnen me.
or hire within limited time, and Pen II 4
the infraction of the law. SO that, now
strictions arc removed.
The Bhnd.-The last number Of ".
England Magazine contains an ar''e''
Education Of the Blind. The wrilef u1
that there are four hundred blind Per'0''"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-11

7uo infants united Ike the Sia,nese Tcin's
A singular example Of mOnstrosity is now in
Iondun. at FaIcon-square, and has been seen by
Sir A. Cooper, with many other distinguished
members of the profession. 1t will be shortly
exhibited to public view. This msnste: was born
lately at Exeter, and presents two bodies united
by the abdomen. Az 10 all such cases, the sex
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-11
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