Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-18

1t is the general opinion here that M. Cha-
teaubriand will be the new minister OF france.
Next to these parties, the most III vogue are
the meetings Of society -ot amateur musi-
cans, who perform the music OF the most &C.
LIBERATED masters, in styl not t0be met win
on any stage. 80.
The number of English nobility in Rome
this winter, is very great: among these we
NAV mention the names of the Duke oil BUCK
in.ham, the Marquis of Tweedale, the Count.
ess of Westmoreland, Earl and Countess Oh
Shrewsbury, Earl and Countess Of Warwick,
Earl and Countess Of Meath, Lady Bloom
field, Lord w. Russell, Lord Vetulam, MI
Vansittart, Mr.. Fox, sc. Mr.. Cooper, the
American novelist, is here, very busy inspect
ing every thing, and likely, it is said, to give
something to the world on the subject OF Italy.
1t has been most enormously asserted in
some'of the London and Paris newspapers, in
announcing the death of the celebrated phlo-
sopher, Wollaston, that Sir Humphrey Davy,
who is now in Rome, was in very dangerous
state of health. This renowned chemist has
for several years been subject to an apoplectlc
tendency, in consequence Of his acute mental
exertions He has derived great benefit from
the climate of Italy, and has now nearly re-
gained perfect state of health. Sir Hum
phrcy is great admirer of the chase, on which
he is co slant attendant, but enters little into
the general society of Rome.
The most popular person here this winter
has undoubtedly been Lady Dalrymple Ha-
milton, whose graceful and amiable manners,
and accomplished mind, have been the admi-
ration of all home. Lady Hamilton is reck-
oned great Judge of the fine arts, and she is
! the friend and patroness of merit OF every
kind.
Mr. Cam Hobhouse, who hiss now left us to
cttend Parliament, was also in great estlma-
ton among the Italians. His new wife Lady
Julia, is great connoisseur in precious stones,
and has been fortunate enough to get fine
cameo, which will doubtless be produced in
England to the inspection of he curious.
Two robberies have lately been committed
| in Italy, which have created great sensation
among the English. One Of tie carriages Of
Lord Shrewsbury containing his suite, was
stopped by a single DI!9and, who presented a
blunderbuss al the servant, and demanded his
money. TIE servant Immediately threw out
bag contain ( about ESQ. with which the
robber decamJei II was observed that, in
presenting his 3.un6593Gs,, his hand trembled,
and no doubt nad any resistance been made,
he would have Instantly fled From certain
circumstances which occurred, suspicious were
excited that the positions were in league with
! the robber, WHICH is by no means uncommon
in tag, and tey have been thrown into pri-
| son.
| Mr.. Fox, son of Lord Holland, was also
robbed in the most audacious manner, to a
very considerable extent These are not the
only robberics which have been practsed on
the English, but unless some person of con
sequence oethe sufferer, they are seldom heard
! of.
The hcalthof the Duke of Buckingham is
not in the best state: he suffers frequent and
severe attacks of he gout, which prevent him
from pursuing his favorite researches in Ro-
man antiquities. His Grace is considered
one of the best antiquarians now in Rome, and
he has been lately fortunate enough to discov-
err very fine sarcophagus, which he will,
perhaps, he able to convey to England.
Among the foreigners of great distinction
now in Rome are the mother and two broth
err of Napoleon, Jerome and Lucien; one Of
the Processes Royal of Russia, and the King
of Bavaria.
The climate of Rome this winter has been
exceedingly changeable, and consequently
very trying to the numerousnvalids that flock
to it. The rain that has fallen has been very
great, whilst the cold has been more severe
than was almost ever before experienced.
During the last week, the thermometer of
Reaumur stood at four degrees below zero
an event which has not occurred since the
winter of 1908.
"REroRM. If the golden gate OF prefer
meni is frequently shut against real merit, 1t o..
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