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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-07

NOTICE.
TN order to accommodate my customers, or
IL ders for Patent Cordage, White Lines, Bed
Cords, &c. may be left at the Store house of
Messrs. James & George I. Thomas, if inconve-
nient to be forwarded to the Rope Walk.
feb 5 JOSIAH Fl. DAVIS.
ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY.
TENHE Stockholders in the Alexandria Library
Il Company are hereby informed that an
Election for President and eleven Directors
of said Company, for the ensuing year, will be
held at the Library Room on Monday, the 18th
instant, from IL until o'clock.
feb ST. GEO. DRINKER, Librarian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

7, sverv stage of these expressions, we have
for redress in the most humble TERMS
pnr repeated petitions have been answered on
" by repeated injury. prince whose charac-
ter is thus marked by every act wnich may ae
fine tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler OF ree
people. -
Nor have we been wanting in attentions 10
our British brethren We have warned them,
from time to time, of attempts by their ieglsia-
lure 70 extend an unwarrantabe jurisdiction
over no We have reminded them OF the cir-
cumsfances of our emigration and settlement
here. We have appealed to their native 5us'loe
and magnanimity, and we have conJurea thehn
by the ties of our common klndreu 10 uisavow
these usurpations, which would inevitably inter-
rupt our connexions and corresponding ..O. IA
too have been deaf to the voice OF justice ana
of consequently. We must, therefore, aoqul-
esce in the necessity which denounces our sep
oration. and hold them, as we hold the rest oi
mankind-enemies in war; in peace frlenos.
We. therefore, the representatives OF the UNI
ted States of America, in general congress as
sembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge OF
the world for the rectitude OF our intehuons,
do in the name and by the authority OF the
Good neople of these colonies, solemnly publish
and declare. that these united colonies are, and
of right ought to be, free and independent
states: that they are absolved from all aiiegi,
ance to the British crown, and that all poItlcai
CONNECTION between them and the state oil Great
Britain. is. and ought to be, totally dissolved;
and that as free and independent states, they
have full power to levy war; conclude peace,
contract alliances, establish commerce, ana 10
do all other acts and things which independent
states NAV of right do And for the support OF
this declaration, with firm reliance on the
Of Divine Providence, we mutually
pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and
our sacred honor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

The Union Bank Stock Cdse.-Gordon an&
Others, Us. Pouitney, Eilicot E Co;-lnjunctlon 10
restrain the defendants from voting DIVIDED
stock in the Union Bank OF Maryland. Inc
Chief Justice who awarded the Injunction II!
this cause, ordered that the defendants mghLf
answer the bill and move for dlssoIuIon "
the Injunction before the fourth DAY OF July;
Yesterday the defendants moved ior atssoiu
tion but without filing an answer WHICH, mus
he on oatfi)-and put in q demurrer and an
swer not denying the facts, but generally DENY,
inc all fraudulent intent. This was resisted Q!
the complainants and the right to discherge tne
Injunction denied, unless the dffendants denfa
the facts alleged against them on oatn; ana 50
the Court Judges MagrudesI a"u uIviahce1o :,
cided. The defendantss INC" , prayed lesvs ave. !"
"a. and tbev mt ir general demurrer, which
&c Court ref,se. TO receive with reference TO
80. 80 ,o.;,, orr then the defendants removed
.ha .' cause ~ ne Court Of Chancery, upon ahl,
dav;t and .uggestion that il was not INTENDED
c. d.i.. The cOmplainantS moved that tn'
49,. .oa r. books and powers Of attorney in tb'
Do pan. might be brought in for inspection, Du'
-; Court took no order upon that notion Inc
Injunction in this case applied to two thousand
shares Of Union Bank Of Maryland stock, a.
legged to be hypothecated to the said Bank oy
Poultney, ElIicott, & Co. and then Transferred
to various persons to increase the NUMBER u
votes, which the charter confines to sixty woes
in favor Of any stakeholder.
Counsel for com lainants, Gordon, Gill, FIick'
and Mcmahon For defendants, o. Scott, Con
stable and Williams.-BaH. Amer.
BaHoon.-Another failure-lots OF people A.
embled, but the bubble burst. IL was no go
Iost folks begin to think that further BaIioo"
ng had better be deferred until after the DOG
avs. Great loss of time, and no proht. rec:
lie are tired of Experiments -Bah ehr2@s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

The Weather-The season Of hot weather ap
pears to have set in with the beginning Of the
present month. On the lst, the Thermometer,
Cat the Museum) from A. M. to 4 P. NJ, rang,
ed from 7s to 81 degrees; on the Cd, from
A. NJ. to P. NJ, from 80 to SO degrees; and on
the Sd, from A. M. to 2 P. NJ, 80 degrees.
Throughout the night of the Cd and 80 instant ad
the Thermometer, in the open air, stood at ~
degrees; and warmer night is not often met
with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

The Pittsburg Advocate says:-Erpedition.-
Goods have been frequently received in this CT
ty from Philadelphia, by way the canal, in 8
and days. One ofour lfeaviest houses recelv-
ed yesterday a large assortment shipped on the
10Th instant, having been but fraction over SCI
ven DAYS IN its transportation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

We subjoin an extract from Major Barry's
Address to the People. in order to enable ourrea-
ders to Judge ofits quality.
My attachment to the ilustrious patriot and
hero who presdes over our public councils, is
known. have adhered to him in all his mea-
sures; and am proud in the belief that the bit
terness against me arises in no small degree
from my devotion to him and the principles OF
his administration. The confidence which ne
has ever repossed in me, the kindness which
have uniformly experienced from him, under
all the changes which have taken place, during
this eventfnl administration; our coincidence OF
sentiment on all the leading principles ofna.
tionaI policy, have continued to strengthen that
devotion; and while he is made the object OF
the most bitter opprobrium, have no reason
to look for kindness or candour from his enc
miles,"
Observation-Disclosures Incense
the Chief Such is the keynote; but how un-
worthy of Republican, and high officer oil
Republican Government!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

Later from Liberia.-By the arrival~o of the
Thomas Hall, Capt Pike, at New York; the
Editors of the Commercial Advertiser have re-
ceived later number of the Liberia Herald.
Nothing of importance has occurred since our
previous advices. From the shipping list /.
would appear that the commerce of the colony
is fourishing. Much Of the Herald is occupied
with dissertations on the subject of extraVa-
gance in dress, which has very properly excited
considerable attention at Monrovia, and might,
without injury, become a matter of consdera-
ton in other parts of the world than distant
section of Africa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

The articles which occasionally appear in the
New Orleans Courier, relative to this town, are
treated with that contempt which they merit
evidently proceeding, as they do, from malig
nant heart or perverted mind What former
citizen or resident ofths town, now in that city,
can be so recreant to the best feelings of human
nature as thus to speak Of the place of his natl
vity or his former homer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
IA Will be sold on reasonable terms, or ex-
nm changed for other real property in the town,
The three-story frame DWELLING HOUSE
and LOT of GROUND, formerly occupied as
a tavern, situated at the corner of King and St
Asaph streets. Being on the most public street
in the town, it is very desirable stand for bu-
siness. For terms apply to
Nv 3-;f CATHERINE BRAWNER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04
ALEXANDRIA:
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 4, 1884.

20 To-day being the Anniversary OF our
National independence, in accordance with Gus
tom, it will be observed as season of general
rest and rejoicing, and therefore no paper will
be issued from this Office Tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04
REMOVAL.

A NDREW J. FLEMING has removed to the
n Store on Twins wharf, formerly occupied
by H. B. Rose g. Co.; where he has on hand,
and offers for sale on very reasonable terms, a
GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCE
RIES, &c. &C, june 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

QUfEES! QUILLS!
VTlHE subscriber has just received a new
Il stock of excellent Quills, OF all the different
numbers; which he offers for sale at extremely
low prices jy2 AUGUSTUS JACOBS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

DRAWS TOMORROW
Virginia State Lottery,
For the benefit OF the Petersburg Benevolent Asn,
Glass No. 10 for 1884,
Will be drawn at West End, Va. on Saturday,
July
SPLENDID SCHEME:
1 prize of $4,000 prize of 1000
/ do of 1000 IS prizes of 1000
Tickets IS 90; halves 9 so; quarters %
On sale in great variety by
JAS. RlORDAN.
~Uncurrent Notes and Foreign Gold pur.
chased.
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DRAWS TOMORROW

DRAWS TOMORROW
Virginia State Lottery,
For the benefit ofthe Petersburg Benerotem As'n,
Glass No. 10 for 1884,
Will be drawn at Cats Tavern, (West End, }
Alexandria, Va. Saturday, July
SPLENDID CAPITALS:
CAPITAL PRIZE $4,000. -
Is Capital Prizes of 81 ,000 &c.
Tickets SIS 90; halves 9 50 quarters Is
To be had in variety of numbers Of
j. CORSE,
Lottery e. Exchange Broker. Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

~ We are requested to ask the different So
cieties, associations, and citizens generally, to
assemble this morning, at the City Hotel, pre-
cisely at o'clock, so that the procession can at
once move, and the ceremonies of the day be
completed at as early an hour as practicable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-04

We hail, with heartfelt emotions Of patriotic
Joy. the return of the Birthday OF American
Freedom. 1t finds us, if not exactly as all would
wish it to find us, yet exulting in the enjoyment
of a thousand blessings which Providence
has denied to other less favored nations. With
thankful souls and glad voices, let us all unite,
then, in giving praises to HIM who has SO sig
nay blessed us, and defended us in all times OF
peril. And, in the celebration of this glorious
day, may party rancor cease, for the time, its
strife-and American freemen, however differ
ing in political sentiment, unite as band OF
brothers, Gratifying round our liberty"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-08
Reform of the Press.

There was a praiseworthy move among
numerous editors short time since tow ards
this grand desideratum. A convention was
proposed, which received very general ap-
probation, but the whole matter has sunk in.
to oblivion, and is heard of no more. save
now and then some distant voice reverber-
ates the sound, calling up the first recollec-
tions which were associated with the gener-
ously noble scheme ofcultivating those bet
ter feelings which should bind man in friend
ship with his fellow man. OF the practica-
bility or impract cticability Of such conven
ton, we have nothing to say--though we
doubt not the measure would have proved
highly beneficial in its results. But since
the Editorial gathering is not to be, we will
venture few remarks on tae condition Of
the press, as it now is-eyer was--but, we
would indulge the fond hope, will not al
ways be. The Editor of the Pennsylvania
h"s oiven long string of rules, the observ-
.r .. rE.e. .'i"ts, would greatly con-
....-.. ...... '- ~aner
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-08
IL no d e-Island Republican.

every where find vice triumphant, and virtue
in tears. Even the better portion of our
species find themselves compelled, however
Reluctantly, to lash their peace destroying
enemies into fear, instead of futilelv attempt
ing to bring them into the bonds Of love by
moderation. The illiberality Of the vile, be.
gets iliberaliiy even. on The part of the char.
table, when moderation is found 10 be lost
on the earthly cased minds Of their calum
nators. Hrman nature tires-a few benev.
olent individuals cannot forever preserve the
divinity of their aspirations, when there is so
much to drag them down to earth. The re.
form of the press is not to be accomplished
By this small number, though their talents be
as towering as the heavens. 1t rests with
the aggregate--when they shall nobly and
simultaneously come forward and demand OF
the Press, dignity and moderation for ribald
ry and abuse argument and fact, in place Of
assertion and declamation--then, and not till
then--,he reform so beautiful in prospective,
VIII bofC OEhOihS 81 III iNo'ity hSt VIC
Press be supported in this noble sphere OF
action, and none, (judgiDg from ourself,)
could more sincerely rejoice than its con.
ductors But shall some one set the exam
pie in the present unhealthy state Of things
his fate would be sealed, as we have already
shown, and even the most artificial expert
ence points out but too plainly tha. such a
course would be denounced as tame and
lukewarm, tho backed by the most COM
mandng talents.
We will now offer further proof in sup.
port of our position and the justness Of the
remarks-and in illustration, We will take the
pulpit as the standard which " j bear us out
in the conclusion. We appeal to visitors of
churches. who have observed the matter can.
didly-who have heard what the conflicting
polemnics have had to say for themselves,
and against others, out the pale of the
church, ho,o they have said it-and can
it be denied that those priests who are the
most reckless, illiberal, and vindictive who
descend most to vulgarity and slanderous
buse--who strive the most artfully to stir up
the most intolerant spirit of which the hu-
man heart is suscep eptible--can it be denied,
we ask, that such priests are accounted the
most jealous saints--the most Influenced by
a divine spirit--and the most worthy of no.
mage? We need not refer to the recent at
.. 'r sa..'--' one of the most worthy
... aor r,..a.. hc lid not go
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For the Il. I Republican.
MIR. PECRHAM,

MIR. PECKHAM,
| understand tha. the young men of this
town intend forming literary society, which
instead of anticipating the publication ofdic-
tionaries, spelling books, &c. ad infnitum,
will be conducted more upon the principle OF
a Lyceum and hence of infinitely more real
practical advantage to all who may be con-
nected with it, The lack Of such literary
society in Newport, has long been theme
of regret with many, and stigma of which
all have indiscrimnately born the burthen.
Look where you will throughout the enligh-
tened parts of our country, and you will find
but few towns. like Newport, numbering
about nine thousand inhabitants, so barren
OF literary enterprise, so totally given to cold
Indifference and apathy. An attempt has
indeed Of late been made to rouse this dor
mant spirit, and bring into action the inherent
geniuses of our town; but such an attempt
so far from achieving its intended object, go
far from giving polish to the block of mar
BILE has tended only TO corrupt the simplicity
OF It's natural state by the upskillful chissel.
ing OF selfish and fame aspiring artifccrs.
Never was there literary association more
poorly calculated to interest the public and
merit its support, than the Associate, or as it
was afterwards called, the Newport Lyceum-
so aris.ocrat!cal in overy stage ofits proceed
ure--so totally unlike what it's constitution
declared it should be.
The society which is now in contemplation
will, ] understand. he free to all one which
shall hold out every inducement for the
whole community TO engage and exert them
selves for its support. A literary society
Of this description cannot fail to be of great
practical benefitto all that may interest them
selves in its cause, and profit by the facilities
for improvement which it will unquestionn bly,
put in their possession.
It is indeed to be hoped that meeting
will soon be held, and efficient measures
taken to promote so desirable and praise =
worthy an enterprise.
Vox ApoLEscENTIun.
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Administration, and others we disop-
prove. But pray, Messrs. Editors, if we
are Jacksonians, what are you II
Bank-men, when did you become SO
Was il before, or after the receip, of the
$50 600 How would you like to see,
side by side, some of your Trades against
the Bank, written short time before
that Memorable transaction" and
some of your audatories in favor Of the
Bank, written short time after? Do
you receive any thing extra for the hard
service Of tho present campaign? If
yea do We receive it under the old part
nershp name, or separately according to
the special services of each Z Look ye.
Ought men who have been sold on the
table by public auction, aud driven off by
their parchaser, with a rope round their
necks and cart whip at iheir backs, to
talk to others of COLLAR! May editors,
who have sold themselves to falsehood
until their declarations pass for naught
by common consent, charge others with
being under an influence ! Really, you
very much over.do the thing and if the
Bank had Iaid you e52 600 to be silent,
it would have made a better investment.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-08
From the Nantucket Enquirer.
The Hangman and the
Judge.

There can be no envy in the mind of
a philanth-opIsf, for that mans feelings,
which do not Undergo thrill of indig-
nation, and shudder of horror at the
perusal of the following. 1t is extracted
from an extraordinary letter jus, publish
ed in London from lhe celebrated Jack
ketch (,he public executioner) Mr..
Justice Anderson revised l., mary
of Newgate, edited by f. ,.sibbon
Wakefield Esq. What bu, contempt
for certain barbarous codes of human
government, still retained among pro-
fessed civilized and even republican
nations, can be the result Of any mans
serious refecii ,ns on the facts subjoined
told, it is true in language somewha:
florid--but facts nevertheless.-Indeed
in our own commonwealth, and within
very few years, a similar scene occur
red-the hanging of a boy according to
law-and not for the crime of killing a
fellow being! So that we Gre totally
unable, with any show of consistency, to
reproach England on this score. The
idea that hanging, or any otler mode of
executing an offender, contributes at all
to the SUPPRESSION or prevention of crime,
thank heaven, is fast wearing out. The
aholishment of the practice of inflic.ing
death as punishment, is demanded by
every principle of genuine religion, by
the soundest dictates of reason, and by
The recorded experience Of ages. Soc-
ETY. has meyer been benefited by any
display oflegal cruelty and it is a WILL
anious peryersion ofthe supposed claims
of justice, to avenge even one murder,
(much less a minor offence) by the per-
of another. :
--- called out of tow :
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ever nan.. fle ..- ...
ness and a beautiful child he was .g..
as you may have seen by the papers
with straight nose, large blue ewes and
golden hair. have no heart, no feel:
lngs: who has in our calling? but those
who came to see me strangle that ten
der } oungster have hearts and feelings,
as we had once. Have-no-had for
what they saw was fit to make them as
hard as your servant or his master.
They saw the stri pling lifted, faintinp;
on to the gallows, his smooth cheeks of
the colour of wood ashes, his limbs
trembling, and his bosom heaving sigh
after sigh, as if body and soul were part
ing, without my help. 1t was not a
downright murder for there was scarce
any life TO take ou' Of him. When be.
gan to pull the. cap (uot yours but mine)
over his baby face, he pressed his small
hands together (his arms, you know,
were corded fast to his body and gave
me beseeching look; just as a calf
will lick the butchers hand. But cattle
do not speak this creature muttered,-
Pray, sir, don't hurt me- My dear,'
answered /, you should have spoken TO
my master Pm only the journeyman,
and must do as I'm bld.' This made
him cry, which seemed relief TO him
and | do think l should have cried my
self. i'll had not heard shouts from the
crowd; poor lamb shame! murder! !
Quick, said the sheriff ready, said Il;
the reverend chaplain gave the wink;
the drop fell one kick and he swerved
to and fro, dead as the feelings Of ar
English judge.
The crowd soon dispersed some
swearing as il hell had broke loose and
some laughing, while they cracked
black guard jokes on the judge and me,
and the parson and the dangling corpse.
They had come for the sight they would
have come to see an angel murdered.
They had come to &c, drunk with strong
excitement they went back, reeling
aud filthy with the ho, debauch. They
had come to riot in the passions of fear
and pity /; they went back some in fever
of rage, some burning with hate some
hardened in heart, like me or you all
sunk down in their own respect, ready
to make light Of pain and blood, cor.
rupied by the indecent show, and more
Ct than ever 10 create work for us, the
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suaicien.y ..
who does not recollect no"
once became the party OF Bristed, & CO. be-
cause Of their spiritual intemperance and
zeal without knowledge. The priests en-.
gender an intolerant spirit, and it is counted
unto them as rightcousness--and if the pull
pit is continued to be made the sink Of ini.
quitous calumny, falsehood, and wicked in.
tolerance--then must the Press, in self de-
fence, lay aside its moderation, and lash the
destroyers of peace on earth and good will
to man." or give up the ghost.