Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-14

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England; it being conceded, apparently, that
| though that nobleman's health was somewhat
improving, he can never resume his official sta.
ton. Mr.. Canning is spoken of, but it is said
Mr.. Robinson was generally mentioned as Sec.
rotary Of Foreign Affairs, in the event of Mr.
Canning's promotion.
The working classes Of Manchester had had
a meeting, and adopted petition to Parlia.
ment against the increased grant of 7oooL per
annum TO the Duke of Clarence.
Reports reached London on the 2lst Februa.
~, that Capt Franklin had accomplished the
objects Of his overland expedition, and had fail
en- in with, and embarked on board his Majes-
tvs ship Blossom, which had been sent for the
purpose of meeting him in Behring's Straits
1t is added that some Of the party who were
with him had retraced their steps by their orr
ginal route.
Franee-Paris dates are TO the 22nd. In the
sitting Of the Chamber Of Deputies Of the 10Th,
M Bennett, reporter Of the Commission ap-
pointed to inquire into the project Of law on
the police of the press, presented the result Of
the general discussion which took place on that
subject. The Commission persists in the a.
mendmenis Of this law, which constitute it a
law of suppression, rather than law Of pre-
vention. The Chamber was engaged in the
discussion Of each Of the articles taken sepa-
raiey.
A letter from Barcelona Of the 10th says, that
in the preceding night dreadful storm had
desolated the whole country: above forty YES.
sells persisted in the port, and the damage is
incalculabe; above 100 persons lost their lives.
The Quotidenne quotes from the Echo du
| Midi, the news OF the defeat Of the Portuguese
Constituencies, placed by the Etoile among
the Lies of the Day, and adds letter from its
own correspondent, dated Madrid, Feb. IT,,
who says, "tbat he saw with his own eyes an
express arrive at the Office Of the Minister Of
State on Friday the 9Th, who brought the news
Of great victory gained by the Portuguese in
surgents, Count Villa Flor and 500 Of his men
towards Oporto."
The Quotidienne will not warrant the anthem
ITCHY Of these accounts, and acknowledges that
they need confirmation.
Greeks and TWks.-From this quarter we
have not the usual quantity even Of rumors.-
The austrian Observer Of 9th Feb confirms the
account Of the instruction in Livadia, but at
firms that the pretended victories are mere Skin.
mishes, in which one Of their delachments was
even beaten The Turks have not abandoned
the siege Of Athens, as reported, but have LETT
detachment which is not sufficient TO hinder
the Greeks from introducing provisions and re-
lief. Fabvier is there with 500 Of his men,
The Deputies Of Hydra and S?czzia, tine Colo
co,rons and Deligiannis, still refused to go TO
the General Assembly at Egna.
Mr. Bryan, Of North Carolina, member Of
the last Congress, and candidate for the nextj
says, in an address 10 his constituents: VI be-
lieve our presen, Chief Magistrate to be an en-
frightened & experienced statesman, & that he is
honestly disposed to promote what he deems the
best and greatest interests Of our country -
The journals Of Congress will show that !
have not yielded the administration an in
discriminate support, nor have I been guided
by blind and preJudiced opposition. /
have endeavored to give to every measure pro-
posed, calm and patient consideration, and
when deemed it conducive TO the national well
fare, have supported it without regard to its
source, whether it came from the Adminstra-
ton or their opponents.
This deemed an upright course, and felt
tina, I should do.my constituents great injustice
if adopted any other"
| From, the Norfolk Beacon, April 10
ELECTION RETURNS.-NANSEMON COUNTY.
The election for Member of Congress, and
Delegates to represent this County in the State
Legislature, came on yesterday.
Thomas NeDion and George Loyal were the
opposing candidates for Congress. The friends
of both gentlemen had been unusually active,
and as this County was considered to be Mr..
Newton's strong hold, powerful effort was con-
sequen,y made by the friends of his opponen,
| 10 turn the scale. The contest was very warm
and animated Roth candidates addressed the