Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-13

serve his time out in all the state prisons to
| which he is indebted, he will be free man BY
the time he arrives at the age Of 80 years.
We have received and hastily run over prin.
ted copy Of a Report prepared for the committee
Of Ways and Means by the Bank of the United
States, in relation to the transaction Of the per
cent stock, the Western Debt, and the Public
Despos,tes. This exposition oil facts we have
read with great satisfaction, as conclusiveiy jus.
tifyng the whole course Of conduct pursued by
the able head Of that valuable Institution, vindi.
eating the administration Of the Bank from all
blame, and covering its detractOrs with shame
! and confusion.
From this document we learn, that whilst the
United States lost by ITS depostes in local banks
during two or three years preceding the year
1917, nearly million and half of dollars, it
has not lost, by the Bank Of the United States.
during period Of sixteen years. 4 single cent,
Of public money which it has in that period col.
lected and transferred. What madness posses
SEES those in authority who propose to pull down
this institution. and deluge the country with
corrupted currency, BY which the Treasury it.
self must ultimately become bankrupt!
Nat. Int
Enlistment Of the TariE-A great sensation
was produced yesterday by Mr.. Clay's notice,
that he would, on tomorrow, this day. introduce
a bull, altering and amending the various acts
laying duties on imports. We are not prepared
to speak on this measure until We see the bill;
but we entertain great hopes that it will be such
as TO unite the friends Of peace, union, and the
Constitution in its support. Mr.. Clay never, at
any period Of his life, filled more import
ant position; aud we are satisfied that the Pc
cular condition of parties is most propilious for
favorable adjustment Of this vexed and distress.
ing question. - Telegraph
A gentlemen from Washington. high in Exc.
cutive favour, informs US, that the President has
been tormented almost to death with the numer-
Gus political clans that have beset HIM for office
for the last four years, and that after the 4;h OF
March hr intends to turn over new Leaf ani be
the President Of the Nation and not Of mere
party. We say-amen to thn-and hope. for
the couutry's good. it may be fully realised.
Rah. Chron.
/ Among the eminent citizens from different
parts Of The country TO attend the siltnss Of the
Supreme Court, we notice, besides those hereto
foce announced, Mr.. Berrien, late Attorney Ge-
neral Of the United States, Mr.. Benjamin Har-
din, of Kentucky, Mr. Sampson, OF New York,
and Gen. r. K. Call, of Florida.-4Nai. Int
NORFOLK. Feb. Q.
The Schooner .4sirea The loss Of this yes.
sci has been the cause Of severe domestic Attic
ton to two respectable families in this borough
Capt. James Crosbie. the supercarso, who was
washed of the wreck, and drowned, had been
for many years a worthy and estimable member
of our community, aud has left an amiable wife
and two daughters to lament his premature and
distressing late. Henry Carney, another of the
sufferers. was the Sun of Capt. Moses Carney, al
so a much esteemed resident Of this town. He
was a youth of excellent department ard fine
promise. Herald.
In noticing our proposed application to be ap'
pointed post mistress, the Pittsburgh Statesman
enquiries:
MIR Chandler, who seems to look upon Mrs.
LIS connection with the mails as rather singular
aud unnatural, says, "if she really be appoint
ed postmaster, that he will apply to be appoint
ed posimisiressr' Does not Mr.. C. know, that
it would be Ell post facto. and a violation of the
constitution, TO employ miss in any public de
partment, and that such commission would be
null and >Oid!"
Oar brother Of the west is entirel in error
We never objected to any male connection Of
any lady, and as to there helns no misses in the
public departments, we take it upon ourselves to
say. that there have been more misses in the post
office arrangements this year, than can be found
in the best boarding schuo of this city-so much
so lba, for the better regulation Of matters. some
of US, no, deemins it proper to trust the mail
arrangements and supervision, have employed
=. fee maH' to expedite affairs.
Philadelphia U. S. Gaz.
1t is stated on the Coffee House books, that
private letter from Charleston, 8. c. gives the
intelligence that the collector Of the customs in
that city has given notice to the owners OF the
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