Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-03

and comrades of the old City OF Williamsburg
and its vicinity, of public dinner, to be gwen
at the Raleigh Tavern, is accepted, with feelings
of gratitude and delight.
The peculiar situation in which stand oe-
fire the American public, induces me to request,
that my friends will, on the present occasion.
abstain from Offering soy sentiment 10 honor Of
their o5edient humble servant"
Notwithstanding this request, Mr.. Randolph's
health was repeatedly drank and several com.
plimentaI toasts given, though we do not see
that isassauit upon the President was referred
TO but once, and then in the following terms:
BY Thos Moore, Of NorfoIk-Robt B. Ran.
dolph: a true specimen Of Virginia Republican
ism: Although he may have erred, yet his con-
duct will teach Andrew Jackson how to respect
the feelings Of freeman.
The rest Of the toasts we're generally Of the
notification stamp, aud we are sorry to add, in
the worst possible taste.
The Carpenters Of Washington City have en-
tered into an agreement, by which they establish
their working hours as follows: From the goth
day of March to the Goth day OF September, from
SIX in the morning until six 10 the evening, and
the balance Of the year from sunrise till sunset,
reserving two hours each day for meals.
Mai. Jack Downing appears rather too often IN
the newspapers. His last genuine letter IS quite
witiy, but somewhat lengthy; therefore we must,
reluctantly, give it the goby. He formally &C
cepts the nomination that has been made OF him
as President, and hopes he will be supported by
the "great democratic, republican partly par.
~ as hard to catch as ever was Paddy's hea.-
lie intends to collect his letters and publish his
life. eco ahead."
The " Miss Crandsll affair" has already and
seems likely still more to attract public attention
to the North. We copy an article from the New
York Courier and Enquirer, which gives state
ment Of the case, and will prepare our readers
for whatever may ensue hereafter IN regard 10 H.
We have received from the publishers the Au.
gust number uf the United States Military and
Naval Magazine. The present number, IN addl-
ton to other articles Of interest contains histo-
ny of the Indian Campaign Of 1889, furnished by
an officer of Gen. Atkinsoh's Brigade. This
work, properly patronised and encouraged will
be made a most valuable and interesting one to
the officers Of the Army and Navy.
sChapman Johnson and Philip p Barbour are
named in the newspapers as candidates for the
OlS Virginia has not had one of her sons Presi-
dent for nearly twelve years. and is inpatient
for resumption of the purple. But we will
continue to say, it's all wrong--too soon, entire.
ly. Let US wait People can keep their eyes
open without making great noise
A manual labor academy, under the direction
Of the Episcopal Church, is about to be opened
on the farm called China Retreat, on the Della
ware river, three miles above Bristol. The tract
embraces about 400 acres Of excellent land.---
The institution will be under the direction OF the
Rev. Chauncey Cotton, Of Washington City
Liberal arrangements have been made for the
Prepayment support Of the College. The ProPos..
ed advantages of this institution are thus alluded
TO in the Doylestown Intelligencer.
"There are some peculiarities about this nsti
tuition, which render it rather disslmiar from any
other college. The terms are put so low, that
its advantages may be embraced, BY the sons oil
persons in very moderate circumstances; and
young men, who design to pursue the profession
Of school teaching, will have granted to them Sc.
veral important privileges. Besides the free
scholars, Young men Of studious and industrou:
habits. will be able ia the hours allotted to labor
to nav, almost entirely for their education. -
The union of bodily labor. with the mental exer.
eises Of pupils will tend greatly to strengthen
and nvigorate the constitution, and as the m'nd
is improved aud cultivated, the physical Power'
Of the body will be strengthened, and rendered
capable of sustaining the health and indePen
dence Of subsequent life.
"Althoush the regulations Of the Institution,
will be strictly in conformity with the ceremonie'
Of the Episcopal Church, they will not Partake
Of a seetarian character, in the admission OF stu
dents. All that is required Of candidate 10,
admission. is that be possess strictly moral and
temperate habits, without reference to the rellgl
Gus tenets, or the profession he may choose IN
after life Conducted as we believe it will be,
lH the ablest manner, and upon principles liberal
aud catholic, with exercises calculated to promote
the health and nvigorate the constitutions OF stu.
dents, we sincerely hope it nay be eminently
successful"
The Frederick Examiner states that the jury
appointed to assess the amount Of damages done to
The lands Of Messrs. Brien, Washington county.
Sy the passage Of the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal
nroueh them awarded the an m of q q 000