Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-04-06

peH W. oeo' "' -SaPt' DELaNO. OF the Schn,
Eagle, arrived here on Saturday from int
River, has furnished us with the following nar
culars, to the truth of which he declares him.,
VIKINGS with his whole crew, to mako sa
dayit. "'''
On Monday, 2sd inst. at 10 O'Clock
when about one mile inside St Simon's Rar ~ ~.
deavoring to beat out observed at the dis,ancaa =,
500 yards, large object resembling an alliganr
occasionally moving along in the same c"n r
with the vessel, and at times living nearly ms
tionIess upon the surface. Capt. ID. fpdirs
himself likely to approach very near this strand
visitor, charged musket with ball. and t,cL 81
SC as to run within 90 or 25 Yards of him a,
moment when he was lying perfectly still, and
apparently unconcerned, Capt. ID. took deIibpr.
ate aim at the back of his head, the only part tho,
exposed, and fired-the ball evidently takip~ Of
feet. Instantly, to the no small astonishmcn
and apprehension of the crew, the monster aror:
ed himself and made directly for the vessel. CON
tracing his body, and giving two or three trr.
mendous sweeps with his tail as he passed, he
first striking the stem, and producing shocI
which was very sensibly felt by all on board
On seeing his approach; the Captain Jumped IN.
on his deck load of cotton, and some Of r.
crew, were not less prompt in consulting their
safety.
They had all fair opportunity to observe the,
enemy, both before and after the shot, and con
cur in describing him as upwards of 20 feet !.
length his body as large, or larger. than 60
gallon cask !; of a grey color, shaped like an eel.
without any visible fins, and apparently covered
with scaes-the back being full of - oint," Or
bunches," The head and mouth rc.emblel
those of an Alligator. the former about 10 fee,
long and as large as a hogshead A smaller one
of like appearance was observed at greater
distance, which vanished on the firing of the shot
but both were afterwards seen together pa,,Dg
in the North breaker, where they finally dsap
peared. Capt ID. saws he saw similar creaiurs
off Doboy, about four years since. (which he e.
ed three shots, but without obtaining quite q,
familiar an interview as in the present instance
He believes that this formidable nol-dfscriula,
sufficient strength to injure seriously, if not To-
tally destroy vessel of the Eagles size. BIZ
single blow fairly given. and deems himself ver
fortunate in the result of the encounter Her.
loaded his musket before his enemy disappearet
but it was only in self defence, as he felt no d.:
position to renew the contest with so potent al
adversary.
Capt. ID. States, that he could not have beer
deceived in the general appearance OF this MAJ.
inc prodigy, and that it differed altogether from
any species of whale, or other inhabitant Of The
deep, which he had ever before seen. with tbeeI
ception mentioned above. Cowig
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Death of Stephen Ellioh.-We announce With
the most painful emotions, and in common WIT
a great community, most sincerely depore. tie
demise of this distinguished citizen. He died
on Sunday evening, the god inst. at half ptg
O'Clock. after few hours illness, of govt IN tie
stomach. Mr.. Elliott has been long and ilvN
ably known as gentleman of eminent atrn
ments, both in this country and in Europe; and
was most highly and deservedly esteemed in The
circle of his more immediate acquaintance, tU
all those qualities of the heart and mind whlt
win affection, and command respect in the VAL
Gus relations of social life. Avoiding the thorn!
labyrinths of party politics, he devoted h' gai
! talents and extensive requirements TO the pr
motion of literature and science; and to aIme'
all the institutions among us, having this oIedn
view, Mr.. Elliott was a jealous friend, and a II
beral benefactor. To his labors and COnstanN.
peTVlSlOn. more, we DelleNt. uhii l" "'''' W,
other individual. the Southern Renier owes II
establishment and subsequent success and e aN
ton among the first periodicals of the day. VaT
and numerous objects Of general usefulness nav
lost, in the death of this gentleman. ifieAa il'
patron, whose place, we fear. will not ''0ar
supplied. But to other and more comP'a
hands be committed the task of enumea''- u
public benefactions, and of portra'lns ne s nI.
virtues which adorned the character o. NIp'''
Elliott. Charleston COuri"
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We announced some days since, tha' lie 'D-.
house at Wilton, n. c. was DESTROYED .! nv
The fire proves to have been the work Of an"I !.
diary, who, together with the lnstlsaSG,' ~
been taken. The former has made eOnls'" -.
He is negro man, and states that he "a's
ployed to commit the act by person n'b
Wright Allen. a white man who was he'u
on charge of forgery. His bond he 'urm
was filed away in the clerks Office anu u,u ".e
impression, he employed the negro III }a ,r, I
to burn the Court House, with view .S o. %' -
ing the bond;-but even in this he iaiIN
bond, together with the records relative % S.If,
al, had been removed by the clerk 'rom ~, NJ
to his dwelling, with view of copying
nit to Gates county, whittier the ,r'al L@r n,yr
removed; and these appear to be the Oni n
+hot ,yoro ont ne tho nfice at the time OF t'