Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-10-29


that these differences relate to the recognition OF
the independence Of the Island. The markets
were glutted with all kinds Of American produce
~ y Gaz.
We stated on very respectable, but It appears
misinformed authority, that the Government A
gent, who lately proceeded to Alabama, took
with him ga large sum Of money" So 1t was
reported and believed; and the impression was
that the funds were to be employed in some way
to procure the peaceable adjustment Of the con.
trOversy; but we have since learned that this was
incorrect He carried but thousand dollars or
SO for the expenses and contingencies of his jour
ney.-Nat. Int
Mn. CLAY, attended by several friends, visit.
ed the Colleges at Cambridge Yesterday after.
noon. After an interview with President Quin-
cy, the undergraduates were introduced to him
in the Library Room Of the Law School, where he
was received by Justice Story, and the Law and
Divinity Students we're presented, aud he then
went to Mount Auburn. and returned to the CT.
~ in season to dine with Hon. J. T. Winthrop.
Boston Courier.
Fire a, Calais, Me.-A Fire took place at Ca.
Lars, Me on Wednesday night, the 18th inst.
which consumed block of buildings, containing
6 stores, 10 the business part Of the town. The
stores were occupied by G. |. Calvin and others.
" learn that this is the first FIRE that ever hap
pened in Calais; and that there was no engine in
the place.-Nsu6uryport Herald.
Explosion The powder mill, in Southwick,
belonging to Col. Solomon Smith, exploded on
Friday evening The conclusion was tremen-
dous. the shock having been seosibly felt AZ far
as Monsoon in one direction and Deerheld
IN another-bappily no person was injured. The
geering Of the mill was not in perfect order and
It is supposed that the powder bad become
igniteG by q spark caused by friction in the
machinery. Four small buildings constituted
the mill, three of which were blown to atoms, and
one side OF the fourth stove in. the fourth build
ing contained about 40 kegs Of the best powder,
about which the explosion had scattered brands
and cinders this the "po"der boys" surround
ed, kicked away the brands and estlnguished the
fire, saving the building and the powder; deed
Of desperate daring hardness that few would be
guilty Of.
Two young men were proceeding to the mill
just before the explosion to stop the machinery
On their way they stopped at neighbours. few
minutes, for - bread and oney"-had they pro-
cerded directly on. they would have arrived
about the mill at the time of the explosion. These
two chaps should ever have fondness for "bread
and honey"
About one hundred kegs Of powder exploded.
The loss estimated at one thousand dollars.
Springfield Jour.
The Mechanic. In we'll ordered communi-
ty, every profession plays its part tor the gene
raj welfare The occupation Of the Agricul-
turalist the Mechanic, the Merchant, the Physi-
clan, the Law yer-all are honorable, when con-
Quoted upon high.mined and liberal principles.
Honor and shame from condition rise,
Act well your part-tbere all the honor lies"
10 transferring therefore to our columns an
extract from an eloquent Address delivered be.
fore the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic
Association, we feel grea. pride and pleasure.
It was pronounced on the celebration of their
ninth trienn,al festival, on the 10th inst. by
Nathl Green, who there gives the following &C.
count Of himself 81 cannot but rejoice 10 the
improveme of the Mechanic Arts. and in the
moral, intelleetu and political elevation Of
their professors. Twenty-Five years Of my life
have been devoted to mechanical employs ents.
For all that am-for whsteverI may be-for
what ever or good may have imbided-for
my whole moral and intellectual beiDg-I am 10.
debted to the teachings, the examples, and the
habits Of works shop. And when l consider
the great nu nOer Of young men. whose charac-
tiers are forming under like circumstances-and
that these youths are destined to the active
walks Of public and private life; that By their
virtues or their vices, their industry or their
idleness. their intelligence or their ignorance.
their patriotism or their selfshness, they are to
influence the destinies Of families. Of neighbor.
hoods, and even Of our whole country, cannot
but be most profoundly impressed with the i'm.
portance Of our Association, and the immense
good that may be effected through its instrument
tality:it 10 therefore highly important that the RI
singgeneration Of mechanics should come forward
under the best possible influences, and with the
best preparation for the responsible duties
that will devoIve upon them as men and as citi.
r. ADVOCATE
NoOtC~ Whnolupio1,t