Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-07-27

asseusee-.'twas fals.tto them" replied at
other. Attempted some kites but lost
all--nnon rain.
June 5th. Our movements gradual along the
Irish Channel. A ship appearing
was soon known to be the packet Of the LIST. (the
Bri,tania.) We exchanged signais-ai' our pas
sengers were mustered on the poop, whi'her we
had after dinner. removed our wines and fruit -
our Captain made tie usual inquiries, after winch
we proposed drinking them pleasant tnp-the
captain accordingly delivered it in the name OF
all his passengers 10 which we added three cheers;
they all on their poop and quarter returned II;
then as we sheered of we gave them IN chorus
:. Rnls Britnm,nn and with other cheer'h%s, on
both sides we parted. Il was really one 81 we
most pleasing and anima,ing scenes tinK e'-
er witnessed; two beautiful shps,w'h all sails sci
and streamers flying. handsomely approaching
each other-to ourselves Americans far seFata'-
Ell from our own shore, after comparatively
long absence from any thing like home' no" TO
greet our hag proudly waving so near U.s. was
like meeting an old companion, and our bP PEST
feelings were up The Brittania, OF course VIII
report us-we had KITE or two lying at the
time. Our club after the usual toast. adjourned
sine die. at II! Tonight. About this nour we
passed Waterford Light House.
9Th. - This afternoon SIX Kites broke
from rs. and wore steadily With wind and tide
toward Wales, borne by one feet by Heating
il Is pretty sih, and will astonsh the natives.
! 9TH. - Arrived this day, after de.
iightful passage oftwenty one days. and landed
a! wei! in merry old England"
-ana,G1ao-
From the Commercial .7drerf1ser.
! Among the Storage passengers Of Francois lst
on her last passane there was an old weather beaten
grenadier of the Imperial Guard, with the legion
of honor in his button hole, one of me 400 who
IS wears ago had followed Napoleon into the ISL
and of Eliza The French police. however, knew
him, little thanks for il. and the poor fellow was
so vexed and harrassed, that in order to escape
starving he resolved upon leaving his country
He did so. and embark with his family on the
Cd June in the Francois LIST. Fhe old mans fate
excited lively interest among the cabin Passen-
GERS. and they among other means advised him
to address himself TO JnsePh Bonaparte. for
which purpose they drew mp for him a petitio. :.
Provided with this and ks military testimonials
the old man resolved TO seek access 10 Count
SurviIliers. Arrived at New York he hastcns
down to the wharf to enquire into the amount Of
! lie fare to BOrdentOwn, at the very moment
when the Philadelphia steamboat arrives He
boards the boa, and looks around for Preach
face, and addresses himself TO the first gentleman
in his way. His question is politely answered.
/ he begins 10 talk about his observation-disclosures 60
Ing to Bordcntown, and the gentleman becomes
more attentive. and seemingly more interested.
| At last the gentleman asks the old grenadier
about his papers which he examines with the
petition. Nv friend saws the gentleman, as
sign you herewith fifteen doHars month
as pension for your life time. l am Joseph
Bonap arte-you may proceed to Borden'own
where YOU shall be so provided for as to make
you forget YOUR past miseries. The scene took
place Yesterday the Doth July.
AN EYEWITNESS.
Nom Vork TuEJ o.