Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-03

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Thompson, Mr.. Ward, Alderman Waithman,
and Alderman Wood, are elected for the city
Of London. Cobbett does not run as well as it
was expected in Preston. AS yet he has but
J 23S vo,es, and the Hon. E. c. Stanley $40
Capt. Barry, tory, is also a candidate, and has
| 297 votes. 1t is said that Goblet proposed
coalition with him on the 9th Of June, but
Capt. Barry tore his letter in pieces, and threw
! the fragments in the face of the messenger,
who was Cobbetr's son.
| Upon the hustings in Somersetshlre, MIR.
Cresswell, clergyman, was charged with dis
creditabe and disgracefu conduct by son of
Sir /. Lethbrdge, in consequence of an attack
upon his father, in rambling speech OF Hunt,
the candidate backed by Mr.. e. An unusual
alteration ensued. We extract the following
as specimen:
Mr.. Le,hbrdge, the son Of Sir Thomas, step.
ped forward. He appeared 10 be much ag,a-
ted, and begged to be allowed 10 say few
words. Had Mr.. Hunt been qualified 10 repre-
dividual should be elected, as he came forward
backed by such man as Mr.. Creswell. loud
tumGlt.)
Mr.. Creswell stared up and asked what Mr..
Lelhbridge had to say against him? He was OF
/ q
Mr.. Lethbridge-I say that you are dis
grace to the pedigree. Mr.. Hunts dishonored
by being nominated by so despicable fellow.
Mr.. Creswell. Do you know any thing dis
graceful or discredtable to me?
MIR. Lethridge.-l do.
! Mr. Cresswell.-Out with it-let's hear it at
once. (The crowd were greatly agitated, and
called aloud upon the accuser to mention par
tculars.)
MIR. Lethbridge, after having been repeatedly
urged, said he had heard Mr.. G had not per-
formed his clerical duties properly, At pre-
sent he did not think it necessary to go further
into the subject. His knowledge was merely
from report
Mr. Iresswell challenged him to prove the
neglect, or any other fault attending the per-
! formance of his professional duties. He APP
pealed to those around him, many Of whom were
| his parislione"s, whether he did not attend
most strictly 10 his duties? Cheers and cries
of "You do'O He was able and willing to
write sermon against any Clergyman or any
Bishop in England Loud laughter, and cries
os"So you are He requested to know whe
Their Mr.. Le,hbrdge's father mad any thing to
say against him.!
Sir I Lethbridge said, he certainly had not.
! He hoped his sons. impetuosity would be ex-
cused, upon the ground that great provocation
had been received. !, was natural for child
20 exhibit disgust and Indignation when his pa
rent was reviled. 1t was a test OF spirit and
manliness, which would another day show IL
self with no less zeal, but with more prudence
! loud cheers from all sides.
Mr. Randolph arrived at Liverpool on the
18th ofJune, and on the 18th accompanied Mr..
/ T. loI, t1p-
men, on a steamboat excursion. Mr.. R. APP
peared highly gratihed with the attention which
was paid TO him. He sat near Mr. Huskisson,
and conversed with him for some time.
The health of his Majesty was drank with
three times three; after which Mr.. Hus.lsson's
health was given, and was received in man
ner which must have convinced him OF the high
estimation in which he is held by his cons:it-
uen,s. Mr. II. spoke at some length, and then
gave the health of Mr.. Randolph, who, in re-
turning thanks for the honor which had been
done TO him, adverted, in terms oil the warmest
praise, to the Institutions Of Great Britain; he
then spoke Of Goblet, and said, that he con
sidered that Goblet had qualified himself for
seat in the British House Of Commons, in the
same way that some of the fair sex became
qualified for a situation in Magdaien Asylum
The Courier OF the l7th says, many rumors
are afoat as to the future lessee Of Drury Lane
Theatre, among others the name OF Mr.Price
of the New York Theatre is mentioned. But
the editor says he has the authority Of Mr. p &c
state, that he has made no offer for the pro-
perty.
From the London Mercantile Price Current Of July IA.
PosrscRrpr, Tuesday l3.-Half past O'Clock
Coffee Tive public sales TO-DAY went off stea.
dily at about the former rates; a few lots of fine
ordinary jamaica from SIS cd to SOS may be
considered little cheaper; the midding qua