Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-06
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London, May l6.
The morning after the action at Gre
noble, upwards of sixty of the rebels were
brought into the own and received by
she whole population with cries of Viue
le Roi, An innkeper Of Ebens, who
lodged the chief Of the insurgents, and
was himself concerned in the plot, was
taken up by order of the Project, and
gave such important information as enab,
led the Prevotal Court to follow the
thread OF the conspiracy and ascertain
the Individuals that directed it. In the
mean time the troops Of the line are in
pursuit of the rest of the rebels, whilst
those that have been takenare upon trial.
May L.. The French papers assure
us that perfect tranquility has been re-
stored,to the department. of the lsere,
but measures of yigor and precaution
cont,bae TO be adopted. All those who
give assylum to the rebels are to be con-
siderej as accomplices. Assemblages on
the public squares, streets and ramparts,
ARE prohibited, under the most rigorous
penalties. Particular orders are gwen
with respect 10 foreigners resident at
|GrenobIe. Meanwhile, troops are pour
Ing into the department Of the isere from
laii quarters.
LONDON, May II.
On Friday se'nnisht some fishermen
|enclosed in their net, in Chester fivei
near Parkgate, an uucommoniy curious
oon -descript aquatic animal. W hei
caught, il Immediately rolled self Gp.
la length, it is about six inches and a
|.ai. 6 in shape not unlike the yariegateo
barry caus rpiier, called !" The laiior :
ilis tack IS covered with very fine dark
.aiy, and small black prichly substitutes,
| ese.nbling the pen-feathers On a yeuag
lhifd. hc hair CT its sides is beautifully
.aricsated & the belly is OF light colour
|appr aching to white 1t bas Sc feet, &
Ioh each loot several black points appear
|ing as claws. The head in proportion to
l,he sody, is very small. This wonder
|hl production Of nature is now III the
possession Of Mr. Edw. Tities, drug
Fist, Bridge-street, Chester, and is
Isolthy the investigation of any person
but the Naturalist particularly.
A novel funeral ceremony was exhibit
led on the afternoon OF Ycsteyda,
e'nnight, in st. Johns Church-yard; aud
rave US some idea of the Eastern mode of
sepul,ure. a Lascar belonging to the
at this pert from Bombay
paving died, his .hipmates had to pay the
'tast tribute Of respect to his mortal re-
mains. The corpse being wrapped in
,ail cloth. (for they used no coffin. and
brought from aboard, was placed on a
,iece Of timber, and overall was thrown
a portion Of red silk. The procession.
headed by about twelve Lascafs, then
aoyed towards the place Of interment.
During its progress through the streets
he singulailty of the sight attracted ge-|
aeral attention, and considerable crowd
!, as collected. Having arrived at the
hureh yard, they found the gates clos
d against them; they, however, gained
admittance and having previously Rssa
sided themselves with the necessary ide
elements, grava was soon dug, aboufsa]
loot in depth. They then proceeded to]
s. business Of interment; having fe !,
nssed tie ,odJ from the board they found
se gave too short !; they therefore
janred upor the corpes and pressed it
Town, This accomplished, each shook
lie hands Of the deceased, and thus took
last adieu OF their shipmate.
Liverpool Courier.
.Nataral History.-Iheie is now to be
Ell in this town the singular curiosity, !
young living alligator. The egg from
.hich it was Matched Was brought by al