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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05
DIS rRICT AFFAIRS.
Senate on Friday

10 the Senate on Friday
An act IN addition to, and IN alteration Of, an
&C, ves,,ng in the Corporation of the City Of
Washington all the rights of the Washington Ca
nal Company, was taken up
Mr. Smith moved to amend the hrst section
of the bill by adding provi>o that the money
shall be applied to the said Washington Canal
Company, and for no other purposes whatever.
Mr. Chambers said there was no such compa
nv as the Washington Canal Company. Their
rights had been purchased, and this money was
to pay the debt.
Mr. Smith said he was told this money was in.
tended to be applied 10 the payment Of debt
due to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
Mr. Chambers said this bill had no reference
to that subject
The amendment was negatived.
Mr. King moved to strike out the section
which provides for enclosing the grounds
Mr.. Poindexter said he should have no Objec
tioo. but that any amendment now would hazard
the bill.
The question was put on the motion to amend
yeas 6. nays l2 mo quorum
The Yeas aud Nays were then ordered OH the
motion to amend, and the question being taken,
it was decided as follows: yeas Z, nays 90.
So the motion was negatlved.
The bill was then reported. and ordered to be
read third time, and was read third time and
passed.
The Senate then took up the bill in relation to
the Putomac bridge.
The bill was considered, reported without
amendment, ordered to third reading, read a
third time, and passed.
| The Senate then took up the bill granting lots
to the Georgetown Free School aud Orphan. As
sylum.
! The bill was reported without amendment, aud
on the question of the third reading. the yeas and
navs were ordered, and taken as follows: Yeas
IA. NAYS Is.
| So the DILL was passed.
! The bill from the House of Representatives. to
secure to mechanics and iabOrrrs payment Tor
labor done upon. aud materials furnished for,
buildings BY them erected IN the CITY OF Wash
ington, was read second time.
Mr.. Chambers moved amendments extending
the provisions of the bill to Alexandria and
Georgetown, which were agreed to-
/ The bill as amended was ordered 10 be en-
crossed for third reading; ara subsequently it
was read q third time end passed.
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COMMUNICATED. /
To Charles Esnton Mercer, Esq:


SIR: As you are q candidate for reelection to
Congress, take the liberty Of asking you. pub
Iicly, a question, which hope and expect you
will as publicly answer. 1t may not be unknown
to you. that considerable dissatisfaction already
prevails among some Of your late constituents.
who have heard Of your vote on Mr.. Clay's Bill
to modify and adjust the Tariff. Many Of US be-
Iieve that the object Of that bill was to preserve
the Union and secure the Peace Of these States.
We are therefore grieved to find that your vote
might have defeated that great and important OBJ.
ject. We find your voice. the only one from the
South. raised in opposition to that measure. !
therefore, for one, would be glad to know your
reason for voting as you did; and as speedy an.
swer is desired. and one which, when given. will
be tangible, would thank YOU to communicate
the same. for the information of the voters of
Fauquier, Loudoun, and Fairfax. through Mr..
Snowden's paper, or any other which may be
convenient to you. 1t IS no idle curiosity, or
wish to give YOU trouble, that induces me t" make
this request, but a sincere desire that justice
should be dome. / have heretofore supported
you, and, If satisfied. should still favor your cleo
ton. Yours. respectfully,
A FAIRFAX FARMER.
THE Editors Of the Leesburg and Warrenton
newspapers would oblige the writer by copying
the above.
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DIED..

At Lucky hit farm, Frederick County (Va.)
on Tuesday the Goth inst, RICHARD KIDDER
MEADE, in the 5Oth year IF his aye. The death
of such man az Mr.. Meade would, under any
circumstances. occasion deep and heart rending
sorrow in the breasts aifond affectionate wife,
large aud interesting family OF Devoted children,
and numerous circle of relatives and friends who
respected and loved him for his many amiable
and endearing qualities; but the awfu! circum-
stances of his death have added poignancy to
their grief. which can only b. controlled BY a
due submission to the will Of Hin who gives and
deprves US OF being, when and IN what manner
it seemeih good unto himself Truly it may be
said an the midst Of life we are in death" On
the morning Of the Goth our friend was in the
enjoy ment Of his usual health. At IL o'clock
he repaired 10 the meeting house, at the White
Post. aud with a fer,o of zeal peculiar to him
self, was prepared to take an active part in the
proceedings of a temperance society. which lie
himself had been greatly Instrumental in form
ing few months previous, and to the success Of
which he seemed determined TO devote the ener-
sies Of his mind and body.
The society being organized, the president
read some very beautiful and appropriate extracts
from the addresses OF Judge Cranch and others,
selected for the occasion BY our departed friend;
he held in his hand paper containing many va.
luabe resolutions. which he himself had drawn
up, and which he intended TO offer with suitable
remarks; but, appalling to relate! when his bro
ther. Bishop Meade, inquired for his resolutions,
he turned upon him a countenance aud features
shockingly marred by paralysis. He was assist
ed to carriage; and after being seated in 1t. he
insisted that his brother should attend to his re-
solutions, and enjoned upon him not to leave
the meeting until they were passed as that was
Of more importance than attending to him Me.
dica aid was Immediately obtained; he was car.
ried home; and after being laid upon his bed. he
remarked las IN anticipation Of the event which
has occurred) that he had thought there was much
for him yet TO do in this life (alluding evidently
to his plans Of benefcence); but intimated that
it might be otherwise. He spoke Of a letter
which he had written, or was about TO write, TO
some gentleman, society, in MARYLAND. pro.
posing an agricultural convention, which he hop
ed would issue in the moral Improvement OF the
country. which was far better than silver and
gold, He observed that he had always mingled
some goodness with all his schemes Of improve
ment, and il he had mingled more Of it he should
have usceeded better and done more good. A
partial paralysis was then succeeded by apopexy,
and few minutes before O'Clock he expired.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05
THE PUBLIC LANDS BILL.

THE PUBLIC LANDS BILL.
The following are the Yeas and Nays in the
House Of Representatives, on the final passage Of
the Lands Bill.
YEAS -Messrs Adams, c. Allan, Heman
Alec, Arnold Babcock, Banks, Moves Barber,
John y. Barbour, Barringer, Barstow, Bcardsley,
Briggs, Bucher, Billiard, Burd, f. Cooke, Bates
Cooke, Cooper, Corwin, Coulter, Crane. Ciaw.
ford, Creighton, Daniel, J. Davis. Dearbnrn,
Denny, Dewart, Dickson, Ellsworth, George
Evans, Joshua Evans, Edward Everett, Horace
Everett, Gilmore, Grennei, Inland Hall. HE'S.
ter, Hodges, Hogan, Hughes, Huntington. Ihrie.
Irwin, Jenifer, Joseph Johnson, Kavanagh. Ken
dali, Keunon, Adam King. Hy King, Ksrr. Lea
witt, Letcher. Marshal, Maxwell. McCarty, 10.
bert Mccoy, McKennan. Mercer. Milligan.
Mdhlenberg, Nelson, Newton, Pearce. Pendle'
ton. Pierson, Pitcher, Potts, Randolph, John
Reed, Root, Russell, Aug. H. Shepherd, Sade.
Smith, Southland, Stanbery, Stewart. Sutherland
Tayior, Philemon Thomas, John Thomson, Tom
k,ns, Verplanck. Vinton. Wardwell. Washing.
ton, Watmoush, Wilkin, Elisha Whittlesey,
Frederick Whitllesey, Edward ID. White, Wiek
liffa. Williams-96.
NAYS.-Messrs. Alexander, Archer, Ashley
Baruweii, B-thune. John Blair. Boon. Cambre
leng. Carr, Chnp, Claiborne, Clay, Coke. Dun
can, Fielder, Gordon, Griffin, William Hall,
Hawkins. Horn, Isaacs, Jarvis, Richard VI,
Johnson. Lecompte, Lewis, Lyon. Mardis, Ma
son. WIN. Mccoy, McIntire, Mckay. Piummer
Roane, Se~aii. Sandfer. Wiley Thompson.
| Ward, Camp. p White, WorthngtOn-40.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05

..,,r have been errors Of rule and principle,
oul", ,r;ce or passion; and il there has been any
uO' ricor or harshness in the Chair, you
app 40 me the Justice to believe, that 1t was un'
WI. s,oual and iDdiserimnate.
nte",.,,,lemep. IN moments OF excitement and
IL ION ,;on. any thing unkind has occurred be-
eou'"o.' 's.slf and the individual members OF the
t"ee" =, me assure you il has long since passed
NUS ~ memory, and been forgiven and forgot
iea ,,vs M Injuries to complain OF, and no mem
-, FAR them, II they exlsted' anu shs" par
Yin you all, this night, IN the spirit Of peace
and good viii. ,.;u ,o, n.,-
B+fore We separate. Gentlemen, w'ii you par
f,r moment, in Offering single sugses-
tor? ,... hon, ,e.,,, J;v;.
a and their harmony and peace disturbed
G'G @,r country has been deeply and painfully ex.
,;,sJ and the safety and security oil the Union
/ ,r,rif threatened
u,,y Ne not all now hone that the causes OF
,,.;,emsnt are hourly subsidins and passing on.
ma, pe,ce and harmony aud brother'y anec'ion'
,,,II ,ion she'd thetr holy calm and blessed 'nfu-
,n.ss ,,ound US, and that our beloved country
s,lI ausill become united, peaceful and happy
10 assuming this station, some years ago, l
.,ok tho liberty of then expressing to the House
.sn,ment which | had long cherished, and
b,.h I nowi seize this fit occasion OF repeating
r.n mi. Chair. Ii is this: that our confederat-
= rs,unlic can Only safely exist under the Inhu-
sO.s Of wise. equal, and just law; by the ties
# common interests and brotherly affection;
.,,,, If mutual forbearance and moderation, COL
lively and individuality and by cherlsh'ng
-, DEVOTION to that Liberty and Union, secured
:, ne BIZ the blood Of our conmon fathers. lhese
,,s ,he stable foundations upon which our iloer.
ga, and free institutions eau alone rest; anu God
rant ,hey NAV he eternal. This, gentlemen,
IN an human probability, i, The moment OF sePa-
anon, With manv, very many Of US, torever.-
|, ,hare one individual present. TO whose bosom
, final separari ion from those with whom he has
been 50 lang and intimately associated, Will not
,o, nanfu and bitter pans? Ii there be, l
conlss. envy not ms feelings.
You will carry with YOU, gentlemen, nv cor
HAL and best wshe, for your individual prospefi-
y and happiness, and prav YOU to receive tins
my must aIectionaie, aud possibly, last fare
we'll.
Tue SrE,xER then adjpurned the House sine
III,
This address produced .erv strong feeling,
and was received with a burst at applause. As
soon a. the ) EaKER descended from the Cha'r,
he members instantly rushed around him to
shake hands. bid adleu. &c Ii VAS dignlfed
and Impressive scene. aud the strongest feeling
was cvrnced by the whole House and the auditors
present.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05

The Wsaiher.-A very sudden change occur
red on SATURDAY.. The Thermometer at the Mu.
scum. at 8 A M, Was at $50; at l2 M, at lS';
at P VI, 100. The previous night. snow fell
about two inches deep, being the sixth storm
this season. On Sunday, at sunrise. at 81 at
8 A NJ. 14e; at 12 NJ, $50; at P NJ, Si'j
which is six degrees colder than at any other
time this season.
Errata-Several typographical errors occur
day. for TO, read $40; on the ssth day. for AS.
read $50; for Feb. lS, read Feb. %.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05

our invaluable Government and Union to the
confidence and affections of the American peo-
pie.
Finally, tits my most fervent prayer, to that
Almighty Being before whom now stand. and
who has kept US in his hands from the infancy OF
our Republic to the present day, that he will SO
overule all my intentions and actions, and ia
spire the hearts Of my fellow.citiz-ns, that we
may he preserved from dangers Of all kinds. and
continue forever UNITED AND HAPPY
PEOPLE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05
DIED..

Yesterday, Mrs. MARTHA AsEacRoNsIE, IN
the 74th year Of her age-long respectable in'
habltant of this town, and . member OF the NE.
thodist Society. She died in the full enjoyment
Of the blessings Of Religion, and the consultations
Of the Gospel
Her funeral will take place from the residence
of Mr.. Thomas Davey. at the corner OF koyai
and Prince streets. this evening At half past three
O'Clock. at which her friends aud acqusintancss
are requested to attend
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05

Mr. CALHOUN passed through this place, yes
terday. on his way to Columbia Is. CO.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05

Yesterday, in the Hall Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives, ANDREW JACKSON was sworn in as
President Of the United States, and MARTIN VAN
buren, as Vice President. The Inaugural
Speech Of the President will be found in another
column.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05
SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. "a. c.

SAILED, March 4,
Brig Nancy, ritscomb, Newburyport
Brig Tribune, Staples, cleared at New Or.
leans for this port 10th.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05

> Those who have not received copies of the Cor.
poration Accounts can have them by calling at
this Office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05
Doctor .McCaWs Odontalgic Drops,
A VALUABLE REMEDY FOR THE
TOOTH ACH T.,
For sac b. GEORGE WHITE, aucuoneer and Com
mission Merchant, Alexandra

Fer sac b. GEORGE WHITE, huctoneer and Com.
mission Merchant, Alexandra
nR MCCALL. Den;a, surgeon, Offers to the public
~ remedy for curing the tooth Ach,. one OF the
most exorucsting Psu,s which the human system is
liable This valuable remedy has been used with
great success BY the inventor fr considerable time
past he could give many cert hcatrs TO its good eff
cts; but he prefers us recommending ITSELF which il
is sure to do ON tar trial In cases OF violent tooth
ache produced BY cold and the n,rves bling exposed
to rri,ants il gives almost Immediate relief The
in wIuch is he used accompanies esch vial.
Persons need not fear in regard to its njuring the
zee hinany way; it has MT this fleet
TOOTH POWDERS,
Prepared b, Dr Hctall himself, uuier his own e' e,
if cleaning sGd Whitening the teeth, Without any acid
which is centrally found in most If the tooth pow
rS,aul proves desuuctvet the teeth rhi.
Hs pleasant and innocent powder; II restores al tha,
nsiVe beauty which was or gnally attached to the
teeth In children well Ms in grown persons, wher
The teeth near the gums have ecpme dark, it remove.
the dark eoloring 10y application with brush in the
cour'e OF Two weeks which is lar pr fersb!e to in
s'tHneUt II must always be used with water, little
al hFst AMI afterwards greater quantity.
IT Country Merchants and pliers supplied with the
above valuable Drops and Powders at a considerable
discount which not found effic ,cinus may be return
ed aud TIC money refunded. No CORE NO PAY
mr5-w4w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05
ALEXANDRIA, ID. co.
TUESDAY MORNING. MARCH S. 1888.
CORPORATION ACCOUNTS.

No mail yesterda, north Of Baltimore.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05
MR.. CLAY'S LAND BILL.

We understand that the President has placed
bis YETo upon Mr.. Clay's Land Bill.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05
To the Voters of Fairfar.

To consequence Of the inclemency ofthe wea.
Their on Saturday last, the meeting that was anti.
clpated to be held at Catts's Tavern is postum.
ed, and will take place at Fairfax Courthouse on
Monday. the 18th, being Court day, where the
Voters are requested to attend.
~ We are authorised to announce CHARLES
p nERcra as Can da,e Cor the SURFACES Of his tel
Iowcizens, At the ensuing Congressional Election for
the District composed OF the counties Of Loudoun,
F4uquier, and Fairfax.
~ To the Voters of Fauquier, Loudoun.
and Fairfsx!-A Voter Ut gs leave To nominate NATaA
MEL TYLER Esq of F.iqu'er County. for your SUIT.
frages in the coming Congressional Election
VorEn Of FArarAx
The Warrenton Spectator, Genus OF Liberty. and
washingtonisn at Leesburg. will please insert the
above notice
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05

The Telegraph Of yesterday was clothed in
mourning-not, as its editor says, because it was
Bill" has passed. People can form their opinion
as to the ,0isdom and propriety Of such thing
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05

We have received the first number Of the Mi
litary and Naval Magazine, by Thompson & Ho-
mans. 1t is very neatly printed. and contains
much that is interesting to the officers Of the Ar.
nv aud Navy.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05
New Boot and ohae Store.

II. WHITE, having taken the store recently &C
% eupied by s. d Edison on King street. opposite
the Mechanics Bank. offers for sale general assot.
ment Of
NORTHERN BOOTS and SHOES,
and made arrangements to be Constantly supplied
direct from the most approved manufactures.
.4iso.
made to order Ladies' and Genemens Boots and shoes
of the best materials and latest ashons oil Of which ne
will sell on the most accommodating terms.
mar
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05

A cart load OF wood, with the horse, were back.
ed into one Of the cocks yesterday. The horse
was.with some difficulty. taken on, Of the river,
before he drowned
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-05

ment Oreat IS the STAKE pidCeu tH ou' h"hus'
great is the responsibility which must rest upon
the people of the United States. Let Us realize
the Importance Of the attitude in which we stand
before the world Let US exercise forbearance
and firmness Let Us exulcate our country from
the dangers which surround it. and learn wisdom
from the lessons they mculcate.
Deeply impressed with the truth OF these ob.
servations, and under the obligation Of that So
lemn oath which am about to take, shall con.
tinue to exert all NV faculties to maintain the
lust powers Of the Constitution. and to transmit,
un,mpaired. to posterity the blessings OF our Fe.
deral Union. At the same time, it will be my
aim TO nculcate, BY my official acts. the necessi.
ty of exercising, by the General Government.
those powers only that are clearly delegated; to
encourage simplicity aud economy in the expen-
diture. Of the Government; to raise no more mo-
nev from the people than may be requisite tor
these objects, and in manner that will best pro-
mote the interests Of all classes OF the COM
muni,v, and of all purtions Of the Union
Constantly bearing m mind that. in entering IN.
Ia society {" individuals mast give up share OF
liberty to preserve the rest" it will be my de.
sire 81 to discharge nv lu'irs as to foster, with
oar brethren IN all parts Of the country. spirit
of l,berai concession and compromise. and, by
reconciliny our llow:citizens to those partial
sacrifices which they must unavoidably make,for
the preservation Of greater good,to recommend
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-04

At Gloucester, 1765, Elenaor Ray lock "a healthy
GIRL about % years of age. happened TO have
three pins in her mouth when she was skimming
a pot on the fire. A quantity of steam from the
boiling liquid having entered her mouth, she was
compelled to perform the action of swallowing,
and the three pins At the same instant entered her
throat. Although methods were employed to ex-
tract them, yet they continued in the same place
for eight weeks, till they were forced down by
the whalebone instrument employed. for that pur-
pose by the surgeon. Previous to this removal
OF the pins from the throat, the adjacent parts
were swelled and lnfamed; hoarseness and diff.
iculty OF breathing came on; and, from being in
capable OF taxing any other nOurishment than Ii.
guilds, she was reduced to SO weak condition as
to be unable to quit her bed. After the pins how
ever. had been pushed down, she could take solid
food. and soon afterwards went into service
Severe work or extraordinary motion occasional
y brought back her complaints, and she was at.
tackled with violent commissions, which sometimes
continued eight or nine hours.
In this state she came to the Gloucester mfr
mary. on the e9th Of May, l766, three quarters
OF year after had swallowed the pins. Her
complexion was ruddy; she appeared full Of
flesh. and. with the exception Of pain in her side,
she was in perfect health. The pain was seated
below the false ribs, and became very severe
when she lifted her right arm, or moved forwards
her body towards the left. A violent cough and
splitting Of blood often came on: and the violence
Of the pain, three different times. produced con.
w! sve fits, which oecasioned such spasmodic az
fectIons in her eyes as to deprive her Of sight
These symptoms continued till the beginning OF
August, when painful tumuur. the size Of
mans thumb, appeared in the right shoulder;
but, without coming to q suppuratio6, it disap.
peared 10 a week.
Some time afterwards, another similar tumor
appeared in The left shoulder, which was opened
on the 9Olh of August. The discharge was co.
plous. aud upon removing the dressings one Of
the pins came out The surgeon endeavored to
discover the other two by probe, but he failed
in the attempt; they we're, however, both dis.
charged on the following day from the same
wound The three pins were all Of the same
length, and II inch long DR.. Lyons. who has
narrated this remarkable case, supposes that the
pins we're forced through the substance Of the
GsOphagus iato the muscles Of the neck and
shoulder. and passed from thence TO the superior
part OF the scaPula, where they were discharged
1t seems to US, however, more probable that
they were thrust down into the stomach, and
were carried from II into the shoulder.
Fraser's Magazine
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-04

In pretended conversation between Lexi.
cographer and Peasant, the Comic Magazine.
shows how entirely person may fail Of making
himself understood, if he does not adapt his
words to the comprehension Of his auditor:
.Dilato,v felow' said the Lexieographer, flor.
such, by his conversation, he evidently was)
where have you been lettering, detaicating in
your time 40 egreglously!
What did you say, measter" replied the
cOuutryman.
Lexi-Dld you meet with any casualty in your
way. that stopped YOU so?
Peas-Na, lie wur AN old acquaintance that
stopped me-Jemmy Hancock.
Lexi-Hem! aud 50 you procrastinated with
him. ehf
Peas-Na, didn't; I went to the Goat 10
Boots wI'him
Lexi-Ah. had you your dinner in the Interim
Ppas-Na. we had II IN the tap-room.
Lexi- Blockhead! the terms are SYNONYMOUS.
Pea..-Are tbeyf thought 'em very DEAR
ten pence Tor eggs and bacon
Lexi-Cnntound the fellow who does this
amalgamate?
Peas-On. never stopped for that.
Lexi-Ab, totally distracted from the conse-
ouences. YOU fell into a revetie on your road, |
dare saw?
Peas-Na. 1 didn't; fell into ditch, though
ale were 80 strong! -
Lexi- And came out covered with chagrinl &
Peas-Na, but there wur plenty % mud?
Lexi-Impervious dot! Chagrin. said. &
Peas-Gteen! oh. know now; we call it
chichweed in our parts. ~
Lexi-I shall lose all patience! You were born
incorrisible!
Peas-Na. warn't wur born IN YORKSHIRE
Hight street, Wakefield.
Lexi-Asain mistaken! Do you never devi.
ATE?
Peas Ma. only goes on, porterins.
Lexi-You want common ratIocnation, feI.
low!
Peas Ma. don't! only want you to settle
my account-one and eight pence. that can't be
dear, for such load as this!
Lexi-I am foied with my own weapon: Can