Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
To the Public.

N has, 10 the injury Of his family name,
assumed that Of Sianisia,! 1 respect hi,
motives; Tor have known more Than onc
person who have gone OF TO change their
names, Until they have ne'er an one left.
TCaunny is hidious aud fearless phan-
tom. Mr.. Brunei, WHO HIS never ahiurea
his name, and wishing always 10 kc Known
by the name of Brunei, IS the prey OF this
monster, awkwari!y led about by Mr.. ~
rene, whom ! " i'll now call Stunis!ds to please
him. He has the audacity to assert that Nj.
Brunei has never been bis partner. Mr..
Brunei has been The partner OF MIR. Stang
las. TIE latter has the maleyo!ence TO as:
seri Thai Mir. Brunei was employed alone to
light the lamps. He is wrong Mr.. Brunei
vas employed otherwise, which employ
ment can be pointed out whenever Mr.. Sta.
nisas shall think proper TO have it done
which feel reluctant to Go at present,
knowing the injury ! could do him.
With what exquisite delight did Mr.. STA.
nislas describe the pretended failure OF tue
NE PLUS ULTRA, represented al Washing.
ton on the 4,h instant-Which howeverwas
represented in all its parts, and TO The sa-
tislaclion OF the spectators. The eclat O.
its success was only Interrupted by two or
three persons who were intoxicated, and oi
the lower order OF the people, who found
means to introduce themselves among the
better part OF tue audience. These same
persons did not wait for The election to i.
made by the spectators they went away
OF their OWN accord TO look for the things,
pointed out by the tickets; and when they
had the offer Of light made to them, they
replied II was not worth while TO take it,
They came back and reported that The
things were not 10 be found where they
wer. said to be but some persons belong.
ing to the President, feeling the importance
of the thing, made strict search, found the
things, and brought them to the show in the
presence of tue public, which on one hand
was well satisfied, and on the other displea.
sed, thinking that MIR. Brunei was pursued
by his enemy. On Mr.. Brunei asking the
public whether they were satisfied, ihey an
swered in the affirmative. AT length The
representation ended at 8 o'clock, ani at 10
o'clock Mr.. Slanislas had seduced Mr.. Bru.
nel's interpreter whom he had engaged at
Baltimore to go with him whereverhe went
at which such general Indignation was
manifested, that the next day gentlemen Of
responsibility offered TO interpret for Dir.
Brunei, which he accepted with the liyeli.
est sentiments of gratitude. Proceedings
like these OF Mr.. Stsnslas are well calcula-
ted to awaken suspicion.
On the first day Of the month, DIR. Brunei
had represented in the same room the NJ
PLUS ULTRA, which met with the most flat.
tering reception. At that time MIR. STAINS.
las was more than 100 miles from Washing.
ton. The second representation failed, tho
Mr.. Stanislas was present. am not vile
accuser: far be il from me TO believe that
Mr.. Stanislas was guilty. But bis infam-
matory writings against Dir. Brunei awaken
suspicious. am obliged to participate in
the general public opinion. Whether be
be guilty or innocent we know not.
What country can Mr.. Stanislas suppose
he is in? In what light does he view the
character Of the Americans? Does he sup.
pose that they are inclined 10 countenance
his insupportable passion ofjealousy which
sways all his senses? No, they are ,coJust
and too generous they protect The weak.
Mr.. Brunei has always counted on their IN.
diligence, and has not been disappointed in
his expectation. lie still has an oppohu.
nifty OF nIeriing their confidence, and il he
should be, happy enough to conciliate, 1t
will be all he desires, and need no longer
dread the malevolence of Mr.. Stanislas.
To Mr.: Sonisias.
advise you, sir, 10 discard hatred. Jea'
lousy, and venge ance. They are compa'
MONS which do not suit good man.. he
spect your country in the persons OF your
countrymen. Be a good Frencbman IN
America. Be good American in France.
1t is the best way to ensure regard every
where. Let's amuse the public; il is our
trade. But let's not do It at our own eI,
pense-they do not require this sacrlhte Oh
us. Hope you will not force me to tass
,Rs ,, 1g xd 1d0s s,. yGu not 10 90
BRUNEI.
ay.,oo6r;n Dsr,,nber Is. 1918.