Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-12-28

other topics OF remark, he inuuigeu pretty "ee'y
in his censure Of Sir ii. IIardinge, Secretary OF
the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. This was io-
lowed by u demand from that gentleman OF ex-
PLANTATION or satisfaction" A correspondence
cnsaed, which resulted IN Mr.. O'Connell disa-
vowing one Or two of the most Objectionable
phrases in his reported speech, and refusing any
demand or satisfaction.
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THE dirOrce.-A married couple determined
to be divorced; but not being able to agree, with
respect to the disposition of the children, refer
red the dispute to an aunt, to whose arbitration
they respectively agreed to submit. 1--WE have
three chldren,'' said the husband, insist up
on keeping two; the third shall be left to the care
of the mother.'' But - said the mother,
shave right to two; the care of one will be
more than sufficient for you." ''There is no
way Of settling this dispute" SAID the aunt, with
the true gravity of Judge, ''but by waiting for
the birth of fourth child, you can then separate
upon equal terms" This decision restored good
humor. The contending parties embraced, and
the idea Of divorce was forgotten.
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Candidate for ne Presidmcy.-In conse-
quence Of the intimaton given by Gen. Jackson,
that he will not serve as President for another
term, several persons have nominated distinguish
ed men, to whom they are partial. for the Office.
We have received the following letter, which we
publish as matter of courtesy. 1t IS gratifying
to know that the election will not be again
thrown into the house of representatives, by reas-
Oh of their being too many candidates.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Having noticed a piece in sundry papers
going the Notwithstanding by intimation,
L. Dow for the NEXT PRESIDENT Ofthe U. S, &c.
Fellow Citizens-l shall not offer myself as a
| Candidate for the Presidency-not viewing my
natural&acquired talent adequate to the APPROACH
tING AwFULiY IMPORTANT STATION FROM SO 10
'S7-though public character for So years. and
have some little acquaintance with men and
things, experimentally. And hope that no
other native Citizen will offer, who is not FULLY
QUALIFIED for that IMPORTANT TRUST in THAT
period of time!
n. b. Printers through U. S. please give the
above an insertion. l.. ID.
sThe Rev. Mr.. Dow. as we learn, has infer
red from an examination of the prophecies, that
this period will be one of general disturbance in
the moral and political world.
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BrazA-The schooner Monticello, Tiden,
arrived at Baltimore, sailed from Rio de Janeiro
on the Sis, October. By her we have received
files of papers of that capital to the soth Octo-
Der, inclusive.
A mercantile house has politely handed US the
following letter. dated
s.RIo DE JAxElRo, s5 October, 1880.
.' We had this pleasure on the 18th instant.
Since then the ship Courier, from Richmond,
with 1900 barrels flour; brig Clytus, from Bal
timore, with 1900 br's. do: schr. Monticello,
c.,~ n,It pahia SeS hrIS sln. hrr
Jane, from Richmond. 1900 brls. do. have ar
rived. The last has gone 20 the La Plata with
out breaking bulk. But little OF the previous
stock has been disposed Of, and the quantity now
on hand is more than sufficient for the cOnsump-
ton Of the rest of the year. The article, incom-
mon with every thing else, is dull of sale, and as
several cargoes are daily looked for we do not
see any reason for surprising that sales can be
made at annexed nominal quotations, being ra-
Their prices asked than those at which sales are
making. In other articles no change more ia
vOraDle has occurred.
''Our produce continu es scarce Coffee is in
demand at prices quoted, and as before advised.
the crop is not large. A quantity of Hides has
arrived from Rio Grande, but there is no proba-
bility ola decline in price. Gampos Sugars are
coming in freely, and have found ready sale;
COED deal was sold a week or two since at ST 1G0
a 81 200 for r, and III 600 a III 500 for NJ
Within day or two, holders have asked more,
and sales have been made at 81 400. and III 800
at which they are now scarce. Of Santos there
are none-the price there in Rio currency.
few DAYS since was 81 zoe for ESQ 10000
arrobas on hands; decline was counted on soon,
as there were no purchasers In the cour.e OF
two or three months. they will probably be good
deal lower, as there is no demand for the Pacific
and the state of the markets at the La Plate is
dlscOuraging.
''Owing to political opinions there has. within
few days, been good deal more dstrust than
hitherto, and much more general desire prevails
to send eff property. which, while it tends to EN-
nance the prices Of produce, operates to de-
probation Of those of imports. The question at
issue between the different branches of the Gov
eminent is the right of voting supplies, assumed
exclusively By the popular branch of the legisla-
ture. and contended for as a joint privilege by
the aristocratic party in the Senate. countenan-
BY the Executive. We do not think this atti-
tude of the parties will long remain. as the peo-
pie are strongly in favor of their representatives,
and the popular presses are more ably conducted.