Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-12-17

THE RhinoceroS.-We understand that this
rare and Interesting animal viii be exhibited IN
our town for few days, in the course of next
week; with MANY other animals worthy the at
,ention Of the curious.
From South Carolina, we learn, that James
II milton. il. has been elected Governor OF that
State. The votes, in joint ballot OF both branch
., of the Legislature, were, for Mr.. Hamilton.
o5-for Col Manning, formerly GoNernorl g.
-exhib;t;ng oalv twenty-six votes majority For
..,oiug the whole."-Not Int.
-aAsS~
Salem Murder again We have seen pr,-
vale letter received Yesterday from the eastward,
which states that Joseph Knapp, at present un-
der sentence Of death, has made some disclO-
sures which have appalled, the Inhabitants OF Sa-
lem. and put the whole town in commotion again.
Kuapp's statement duplicates lady. Whose
1lne we forbear 10 menton) who, though not ar
rre,,ed vet suspicious of acr guilt are thckening
in the community amongst which she resides
The letter referred to, adds, that Knapp has
terrible fear Of death, and it NAV be that he has
coniured up the presen. dark report IN the vain
hope OF having his sentence communicative
shall wait for more certain information on tins
poiatbeforc touching farther on the SUBJECT.
" T. !Ier. .4dr.
49,
We are much oratisieI To learn that the Stock
holders of the Steam Boat, and the euterprising
mail contractors from Washington City to Free
,lericksburg, are about top"titon the Legislature
of this State tor Turnpike from Fredericksburg
10 Potomac Greek. Surely it is only necessary
10 mention the fact, to obtain for the measure
the most cordial appreciation OF every one ac-
uuainted with the present Road. good Turn
pike from the Greek to this place, must certain
is proye great public convenience and benefit,
and we have no doubt will be the means, IN less
than twelve months, together with last sailing
boat the Company are now building, OF getting
the mail INTO this place from the City OF Wash.
in~tou7 before dark. and of having 1t distributed
the same evening If SO, the Immediate conve-
nieuce to the town will be immense. we hope
the spirited projectors will succeed IN their pc
t;ton, and receive the hearty cooperation OF our
citizens in the accomplishment OFFS desirable an
undertaking -Ffedcrieksb,rg Herald.
7. 8. Bunk. Yesterday, at the Board OF
B ,kers. the price offered for United States Bank
Stock was 1871. l2S asked. We understand
that the transfer book closed Yesterday till after
the semi-annual dividend is declared.
IN !. Mercantile. Dec. Is.
Uerico.-I.ptters from Tampco tn Nov. 18th
ar. received by the Richmond Packet, which has
mn, into Newport. We have been favored with
the following extract from one OF that date:-
AS to politics. we have nothing new to add
The couotry is now quiet. Some say that Euer-
zero will endeavor to get the reins OF govern
ment once more. He has considerable party
on his side. However, we are always quiet on
the coast."-Ibtd.
-&NeS
,T,i, sal L.
p,yacr Ryan, and intended for our river trade,
was launched from from MOore's Wharf on Sat
urlay last. The sight was novel, and attracted
IarSe copcourse of spectators, all of whom ap-
peared much gratified at the graceful and elegant
STYLE in which she glided along her ways. and
embraced her destined element.
Petersburg Mtshigencer
-SNsS
PIAauEMINE, Lou. Oct. g..
4 Signof Iasureciion. esterday evening"
ny snme fortunate event, one ot our citizens got
p.,,r,,iou of some facts relative to an insurrec-
,i,n in embryo in this parish and West Baton
P,.re--and to-day, one or two companies OF our
mili,i, have been employed in arresting some
slave, who were supposed to be concerned IN 1t;
four of whom, on being Imprisoned aud examined
separately, testified, without much hesitation.
that there were upwards OF one hundred coored
persons tsome of whom are free) concerned III
the plot-and their forces were to concentrate
immediately in the woods between this place and
the parish of West Baton Rouge. 1t is crafty
ing to know that all our citizens have shown
Jealous disposition to 8 nip in the bud. tins re
heIli,us movement of the slaves-and its ring
leaders. we presume, will receive the punishment
they deserve.
-INsS
The Whale Fishery Editor OF the Ne"
Bedford Gazette expresses doubt whether the
demand for oil, candies, and whaebone, Will
heep pace with the exertions used to MAINTAIN Of
increase the supply Of these articles. That pa
,er estimates that the vessels OF this country now
ENGAGED in the fishery, bring home yearly, on an
,yeraye. about five millions of gallons OF OIL
This. it is intimated, is as much as can be proht
ABLY vended. That paper seems to entertain
Ears of the trade being oyerdone. These fear:
NE a. least premature, if the general P'ohts al