Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-10

misphere, and squadrons are the most numerous
orders that are likely to be opposed to each other
for years to come.
Il wish well to brother Jonathan; | admire
him greatly upon many points owing to personal
observation; | dislike the feeling OF any hostile
calculation either on his part or ours-conslder-
ing him as a near relation. and knowing that the
truest wisdom would INDUCE him and his elder bro
Their to walk arm in arm through life: buthow ca
silly will motives of fancied self interest sever the
bonds of even family union. 1t would therefore
have mutual respect insured by physical means.
which could not but contribute to render that
union more lasting"
This species of Boosting and brow beating I'VE
allude to the remarks OF the reviewer S0G not ~
the letter writer is nothing new with J, ny; II
was tried effectually just before tine ar,
when in fact the American Navy was Gu I'D
beneath contemplate John had to rs derry
for his whistle, for instead of '.sweeflng i'cry
American craft CARRYING a gun. oft the seas he
had bis own fleets swept from two of the Northern
lakes.-three heavy Frigates. and various small
err men-of-war. besides 100 merchant vessels.
either sunk. burnt or captured. We think, after
this signal disparity of results, compared with
the forces employed,-this proud pre-emlnence
tOf the American navy, after Il three years war
WIN tuc Illsl = w Nv Y : ~
| johnny to be pretty m,nn.-Our Navy. it is true.
is small compared with his. but it can muster. on
a short notice. a dozen ships of the line in addi-
ton to the force in existence daring the last war.
and its officers have received their promotion, not
because they happened to be "descendcd from
high houses but because they have shown them
selves heroes in actual service. Whenever John
shall come in contact again with the American
Navy, (which we hope will be far rem1te) we
think we can promise him he will become &C
quainted with more Decaturs, Perrys, Hulls,
McDonoughs, &c. Atall events we can tell him,
as Col. Miller did his superior officer just before
carrying a battery at the point of the bayonet,
"WelI try, Sir"
The Ohio Rirer.-The following interesting
and vivid pictureof the Ohio river and the ad ia
cent scenery. is taken from a letter Of young
gentleman of taste and genius, now on a tour
through that delightful country. Coming, as it
does, fresh from the beautiful scenes he describes
it cannot fail to interest the friends of the
growing and enchanting west. Nat Jour.
"Myiournev down the Ohio was highly inter-
esting:-the Monticello, in which | sailed, trav-
eiled at the rate Of from 10 to Is miles an hour,
and it appeared at times as though, scorning her
element, she was about to put on the wings of
the graceful model whose image she bore at her
Prov. and mount into the lighter region. 1t is
astonishing to observe with what emulation the
proprietors of these boats strive for the ascenden-
CIV, and in this way we may account for many of
the accidents with which our late papers have
been crowded. The boats upon these waters
are so numerous, that speed is a property not to
be neglected. The depots upon the banks of the
river where the produce of the interior is brought
for shipment, are goals for which there appears a
constant rivalry.-Those who succeed in gaining
the first. are generally the first served. The
Ohio is a beautiful rivcr-its width varies from an
eighth to a quarter of a mile: in sailing with the
current, which flows down with a velocity of a.
bout three miles an hour, the speed of a boat is
very much increased beyond what it would be on
tide water. Nothing can be more beautiful than
the scenery on its banks, which elevate them
selves in many places to a considerable height
The lofty forest tree-the humble bush-the rug |
ged and impending cliff. raising itself above the
surrounding country, all appear to partake Of the
pleasure which they themselves afford. AS you
pass along, the surface of the water presents the
appearance of an extended mirror-not a ripple
disturbing its repose, and not a wave lashing the
shore. The beauty of this scenery is more strik-
ing by moonlight.
The universal silence. which at this secret hour
pervades all nature. appears to prepare you tor
this sublime contamination. The banks of the
river, on either side, are seen suddenly TO
close in upon you, and their rich and luxu-
rant drapery pictures itself upon the calm
surface Of the waters. The huge oak, with his tow
ering branches-the trembling foliage of the syca-
more, and the gay verdure of the lighter heritage.
as though emulating each other in all that courts
admiration, extend themselves over this enchant-
ing mirror; and repose. as it were on the breast
of this queen of rivers. Over this wild and beau
tifu! landscape, the boat glldes along, shooting /
had almost said with the rapidity of an arrow,
and dashing onward to the shore the calm wave
as it wraps itselfin her embrace. Such is a faint
description of a journey dowd the Ohio.
The villages on the banks of this river are gen
orally small, and appea; to have been thrown TO-
gether by accident. They are usually situated
upon the mouth of some tributary stream, extend
ing into the interior. and a~Aording facilities of
trade, which we find very often extensive and val
liable. The first of these settlements worthy of
mention, is Marietta. 1t is located at the mouth
ot the slustinrum river and contains unwardc