Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-20

stance which we believe; is rather singular
one in the history of the animal world. 4 rat
was thrown into a box containing one hundred
living rattle snakes, for the purpose of showing
the manner Of attack by these reptiles. When
first thrown into the box he evidently excited
considerable displeasure amongst the serpents
at the sight OF such an intruder They, how
ever, made no immediate attack upon him. but
put their heads rather boldly around him. an.
paren,ly for the purpose Of examining his make
and quality. The rat taking this impertinence
in high dudgeoD, soon began to play his part
among his new comrades, by adopting their
own mode Of warfare, and bitlng every one that
presumed to come within his reach. His usu-
al aim would be at rhe head and neck of the
snakes, where he would fas,en his teeth so
firmly that they would frequently drag him the
whole length Of the box before he would lie, 90
his hold. in this way he soon became master
of the field, and by merely turning his head to-
wards them, the snakes would retreat to The
back ground for safety. However to close the
scene, after The ra: had been in the box four or
FIVE hours, one young snake, of more courage
than his companions, placed himself in pos
,urr Of attack, and by one efectuai blow, put
period 10 the conques,s Of The warrior rat.
Hateriown(L jefferson county, Reg.
ALARMING DisrKEss.-It appears by an Ala
bama paper, that, in that State, there is a most
depIorabIc scarcilyof young ladies. 1t is stat.
ed tina, every respectable female, whether ma
tive or Stranger, is, as soon as possible, sum-
moned at the court Of Hymen. 20 each young
lady lhere are one hahdrel young gentlemen!
Here then is an efficient demand for the article
of young women in Alabama; and notwith-
standing the immense competition, protection
is required for The damses. This is singular
state OF things, which must be put to rights by
the operation Of the American system.
The DENGUE.-A correspondent Of the
Charleston Patriot saws, an IF, clual care for
the Dpneue has been found in salt water bath
ing: sit Eff crualy removes the pains and swell
ings in the limbs. 1t is particularly recon-.
mended and made use OF by some OF our most
experienced physicians, who daily resort to lis
use Having myself made use OF the salt wa
ter bath, and witnessed lis beneficial effect in
others, can COZ fdentiy recommend it as
great cure and preventive"
The DENeuE FEVER. AS it has been doubt
ed whether the Dengue actually exists in this
city, as we s. aled one day last week, we think
it proper to give the following evidence, which
must be conclusive to all rejecting minds.
servant for cooling draughi, and as he reach
ed the door of the room the servant let the
glass fall upon the floor. complaining OF a
witch or ,winge in his arm. A boarder who
was upon the s.ar- case, saw the servant az tht
time of the twilch aud when the glass fell, and
ayers that the contraction Of he cords In the
mans arm was of sta h. a nature as 10 draw the
glass directly &c MS mouth, where il was most
unacc Oun, ABLY cIpDtel. Ii this be not the Den
gne, or some thing els~, wha; is il!
rBosion Courier.
A coon JOKE One Of the best political anec-
dotes we have heard for long time, has Jus
been related 20 us of our nd friend Benny
Bridge,illr. Every body knows Ben as tho
rough-going Jackson man. His friends, Jack.
son friends impnrluned Rim for some time
previous to the last Attn of Juy'o raise hick.
o,y on that dav. He a, last consented, and b.
ing Out of .fretcooG he nj, upon the following
exp. diem, 10 get supply: The first Jackson
man he met, he addressed with, "l>want a
hickory % raise on the All" "Why, (says his
friend,) will bring you one." "You WON'T dis
appoint me" "Cerla"lv not" The next one
he met--,he third and fourth, all promised 10
Bring one; and or the morning Of the 4lh, the
Major found himself in possession Of several
co'ds of hickory, good long pole to raise for
the hero, and pleasant iaugn at his friends.
Bsividere .lpoao.