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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

The great Bnmingham heet1lg.-Among
the host Of petitions in favor of reform, was one
presented on Tuesday evening by the Lord Cham
celOr, agreed 10 at a meeting Of the birmingham
and other Political Unions, on Monday last
This meeting, at which it is said there were 100,
900 persons present, is thus described IN morn-
ing paper; at was called in pursuance OF adver-
tisements issued by the council of the 'bIrinlhs
ham Union 1t assembled in the open air, was
swollen by the Unions Of some neighboring towns
in Staffordshire, and filled in one solid mass an
area Of several acres. There were neither mill
tary nor policemen, nor magistrates present, nor
any coercive power, save deep sense OF the obl'-
cations of rectitude and duty, supported by pro-
found conviction. that the purpose tor which tne
people met together was altogether Incompatible
with RIGHTEOUSNESS, violence or dsrespect tor the
peace Of society. No symtom accordingly Of
disorder, or even of i'll humor, appeared IN any
quarter of that tremendous meeting during me
whole Of the day. But amongst its calm and de-
liberate proceedings were some which the aatl-re'
form faction will unquestionably wish had been
adjourned to that day six months. The first
was petition to- the House of Lords, to be pre-
sented by Lord Chancellor Brougham; the second
an humble but energetic petition to the King, to
exercise If it should prove necessary Tor the sue
cess Of reform, his prerogatlve OF creating peers;
and it was added, that large augmentation oil
the liberal peerage might be requisite to meet anu
counterfeit the numerous creations OF tory lords
which had, for corrupt ends, been made during
! The greater part of century. The compliance
with this humble prayer, it was said, would IN
spire the people with much greater confidence III
the political integrity and usefulness OF the peers
The third measure ofthe meeting was memorial
to Earl GREY, declaratory Of the high estimation
in which the people held him, and OF the general
despair which would attend his resignation OF o.
flee, followed, as it must be, by the accession OIL
power to ministers less friendly to reform." The
concluding prayer Of this memorial is thus ex'
prcssed-s. Your memoriaIists do therefore re-
specially, but most earnestly, entreat that, your
or,shp will, under no circumstances whatsoever
be induced to resign the high and important sta
ton which hold. SO long as your lordsbiP re-
tains the confidence Of his Majesty
i'm Eagle.-On Monday, as one of the sentl
nels on Backwell's Island was walking his rounds
he observed an Eagle-the emblem of our Conn
try. lowering in the air; in few moments 1t perch
ed upon the topmost branch of a tree; it was {
tempting mark-the musket was loaded with one
buiiet-the sentinel fired; the birds head was
hit, scalped with Red Jacket skill. The eagle
fell, and was conveyed to the hospital, where I
was placed under the care of the physician, and
is doing as we'll as could be expected.
N. T. Mercantile.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

a ,cord to those tOho - care nothing about
Politics. There are duties which the enjoy
ment of republican government imposes upon
every man that values such government, which
are treated with an ungenerOus neglect. The
appropriation of power to the people gives them
the right to use il. Their acceptance Of the
power makes it their solemn obligation to use it.
II they do not use it, they virtually disclaim all
title to it. 1t is every mans duty to be political
so far as this to examine carefully the merits of
every party, and to give his vote one way or the
other. The reason Why faction has so often OBJ
tanned sway, is because there are large class OF
citizens who have not voted at all. We frequent
" hear from such the most bitter complaints of
the manner in which the government is admins
tered, and scarcely day passes but they feel
outraged by some of the acts Of "the powers
that be- either IN nation, state, county Or town.
But when an election comes round, and they are
asked if they intend to vote-'O. no." says
each. 81 care nothing about politics, and TT
have nothing at all to do with it," Then comes
again their complaints, louder then ever. We
can appreciate the feelings of those who are re-
uctant to enter into politics: but we can say no
less than that every man, who will not use the
privileges of his country to correct wrong, has no
right to srumble when he is cursed with bad rul-
ers. Every man has absolute duty to perform
in this respect. and he who will not do his duty
must consider himself happy if he does not have
to weep tears of blood for his delinquency.
Utica Elucidafor
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25
zxIEATRE.
~ Proper officers are appointed. 'eho "'H r
gidy enforce The siricfesf decorum.

rFor the comfort of the audience, STOVES
have been placed in the Box Lobby.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25
The whole to conclude with
PAUL AND VIRG n A.

In the course Of the piece the following SONGS and
DUETS:
Ductt-sce from Ocea" risi,g, Yrs. Jefferson and
Miss jefferson.
song-Brldy come, Mrs jefferson
song-Ah, could my Aat,ering tongue impatt, Miss
Jefferson.
Song-Nrs. Jefferson
Chorus-O! blessed forever be this dry.
Song-Ackee o! Dir Jefferson.
Scene iast-Storm--G Grand Chorus-1he back OF The
stage entirely covered with Water. he ship IN the
distance, besting the rocks; she sinks Virginia IS
seen clinging to piece of the wreck. Paul panges
in the waves but is thrown on the shore Alsmbr. IS
seen struggling with the sea; he succeeds in bringing
Virginia to the shore. VIRGINIA IS SAVED
M Box Is cents, children 371 cents; ri, 50. and
Gallery Is cents.
- Doors open at 6, and performance to commence
at z o'clock precisely
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

THsafr,-The announcement oil the "u'''D
of Mr.. Jefferson" induced US to visit the i"''''|
on Wednesday night: for we were ANXIOUS wy
ticipate in the encouragement which We "V''
would have been extended to one Of 'e OO''
and best of American Comedians. and esPe'n
to one who, 10 days Of "auId lang syhe' -
been so great u favorite with our 'o"",''s"
are scarcely old enough to remember "o"'
prime Of life, he was wont to set the house
a roar;' but his reputation as an ae'0' "4'
d,wn fresh: and in truth, though ad'ane''
years, he yet retains his comic powers a
,lrolI homor. That there was "pessss"'
count of empty boxes" urOn the 'o''a'''e g..
were really sorry-both for bis SAKE '"'
reflection upon the Iiberaity and kind 'ee'"i
our citizens. There may have been so'"' w.
operating against turn out; but we Ns' 'uf
nointed in not seeing the lower tier "s"D
with beauty and fashion, and the PIT O' 'I On.
with ..sober cts" who love laugh a"'
a good play in rational and quiet @'nD I,, ..
were much pleased, however, to ',"u I I.s,
withstandiDg these drawbacks MI '
PLAYED with much spirit, and gave u'"'|
ti,laction. His "Numpo" was. We were
not behind his FIRST presentations OF the ''I r.,c
and made due impression upon Int 'a e1s,.
if we were to judge from the P'a'' ~ ~
LAUGHTER it excited. We think that "'o''
are fond of ,heatricals, and have no cof'''''
objection to this species Of amusement
oninion one of the most rational aud '""'|'
any that can be INDUCED in'-'ose, wv"
opportunit, , by neglectiug Mr. 'eHe' : 'Soos
company performing Is not strong aud ' m'J
confined to light pieces: with THESE ,tn
might be created, which e0o''
nerally .njoyed and highly rel'shed' !. ;,n
tiou-but If. before he leaves here "F''' =.
should take another "bcneft," we 90 -
trust it will be made one in earnest
The Circuit Court of the District Of W. ",
for this County will resume its sitting '"
nesday, the sOth instant.
The receipts Of the Philadelphia Chei a",..1
rheatre Iu,ino the evenings OF Master n h.:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

Bar .Rnecdote During theilate important tri-
ais for Riots. before the Mayors Court. arising
out of the celebration of the Battle of the Boyne,
one of the officers of that day being asked what
toasts thew drank upon the occasion. answered
that they drank General Jackson, aud then
General Washington" " WHAT said the
counsel who proposed the question, &C General
jackson first, forsooth." {" Yes replied his
adversary, Ito be sure, because General Jack
son is still living" ooh! cry your mercy"
reioined the first counsel, and upon the principle,
l suppose. tina, iuing dog is better than dead
IEonp'-PH u. S. Gdz.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

meeting of the Citizens of Albemarle Coun-
". (Va.) opposed to the present Administration
took place at on the 9TH inst. Col.W
Woods. charman-Daniel VIM. Rely Esq Sc
cretary. A preamble and resolutions submitted
10 the meeting BY Professor Tucker of the Uni
yersity of Virginia, Chairman OF the Committee
appointed to draft them, were unanimously agreed
to. The preamble, supposed to be from the pen
of Professor Tucker. is temperate but forclb!y
written document. The meeting nominated three
of committee, consisting OF Messrs. Assume A.
Coles. David Anderson, and WIN. Woods, to
meet similar Committees from the other counties
composing the Congressional District, in Char
lotte on the Ist Monday in December, for the
purpose Of appointing delegates to the National
Republican Convention in Baltimore. In case
of failure on the part of the other Counties. the
Committee above named stand as the Delegation
from AIbemarle to the Baltimore Convention
We cannot but feel proud Of the part taken by
Virginia on the present occasion. She is likely
To have full representation from every District
in the General Convention. In addition to the
aboye notice, the Lynchburg Virginian contains
calls for three separate meetings from the Coun-
ties of Bedford, .frnhsrst and Nelson, to take
mace on their several Court DAYS, and for the
same purpose Of appointing Delegates to repre-
.snt them in Baltimore.-Nat. Jour-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

The Circuit Court of the District Of '0' ~,
for this County will resume It's s''""s w.
nesday, the sOth instant
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

The receipts Of the philadelphia onei purs.
Theatre during the evenings of Master MAJ" L, ny
engagement, amounted to nearly 'V'''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

The foretaste we have had Of winter makes it,
perhaps, not too late to remark, that we have been
informed that. on the tenth Of October last ii be-
gan to snow early in the morning in the Glades.
1Allegany. Maryland,) and continued to do SO as
copio1sly aud violently as if it had been in the
middle OF January, SO that, in the opinion Of per-
sons on the spot, the snow. had it not melted as
it fell, would have been ten inches deep.
Bali Gas.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

LAST NIGHT BUT ONE.-MRs. J. JET
PERSONS BENEFIT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

Highway Robbery We are informed that on
Friday evening last, about 9o'clock, in Dorches:
ter, near the house Of William Oliver, Esq. Mr.
Sullivan Davenport, who was riding alone in a
chaise, was stopped by two footpads, one Of whom
seized his bride, while the other, an Irishman.
stepped into the chaise, and presenting pistol
at his breast. demanded his watch. The demand
was complied with, and Mr.. Davenport was per-
mitted to proceed. This is the second robbery
of the kind that has occurred in that vicinity
within fortnight. -Boston Gas.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

WooDsTocK, Nov. ID.
Fire IL, The Mountains. "--The mountains
west of this place have been on lire tor several
DAYS, supposed to have been communicated oy
hunters 10 pursuit of game. The spectacle few
evenings ago was grand beyond description re-
minding Que of the glowing description given by
Napoleon Of the burning Of Moscow; for it was in
reality sea and pillows fire, sky and clouds
Of Fame" The fire commenced on Paddy noun.
tain, and has already reached the eastern base OF
the Little North mountain, within four miles OF
this place and lifts progress be not speedily check
ed, must prove very destructive 10 fencing on the
adjacent farms. The destruction Of timber has
been immense; and the author Of the mischief, It
he can be discovered, should be severely dealt
with
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-25

A Comet, or meteor. of a singular aud striking
appearance, was seen in the East, not far above
the horizon, OIL Munday morning. at half past
three O'Clock. It's tail was very brilliant, and Of
a fan-ke shape, as formed by radii. proceeding
from the nucleus or body. When first seen on
Monday morning, it appeared very large and
brilliant, and apparently changed its figure aud
position with rapidity. But this may possibly
have been an optical deIuson, caused by the state
of the atmosphere. 1t was however the opinion
of the writer OF this article, and Ct another person
who saw it at the same time, that it did actually,
and more than once, change its place and figure.
This phenomenon was again observed on Tues
day morning at four O'Clock. The observations
of such of our friends as are skilled in Astronomy,
on the appearance of this wonderful and somewhat
appalling stranger. will be published with plea
ure. AfiyedgeriHe Rec.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-07

Hunt AND CoBBErr--par mobile fratrun!--
A London paper gives the following specimen Of
=. Hunts best backing" 1t is an extract from
the last letter Of the manufacturer to the people
Of Preston: he is speaking of Goblet:
"The moment was elected for Preston. the
mean, dirty, grovelling knave, again cast his net
again put forth his Shiny and pestilential web oil
sOphistry, in order to get me once more within
the grasp Of his deadly, his blasting fangs
resisted all his attempts, public and private, whe.
Their put forth as 'feelers' in his Register, or
whether urged by those who professed to be mu.
tuai friends. My answer to all was the same
6 | have twice shaken the ruflian old beast from
my back, he shall never fix his filthy carcass up
on my shoulders again."
Cobbett, in his Register, thus speaks of Hunt
and his labors in Parliament:
"But he, a political ,farthing candle, making a
decent twinkle in the present state OF things,
sees in the REFORM BILL, the chambermaid COM
ing with hasty strides, ertin guisher in hand, and
with her eye fired on him! Come, come! 1t is
In human nature TO recoi at the manifest ap-
proach Of eternal eriing uishnsnt. That doom,
that awful sentence, he has constantly before his
eyes and ringing in his ears"
-ssssG9s-
Albany Conrention.-Ihe Convention of De-
legates from the State of New York. to elect De-
legates to the National convention at Baltimore,
assembled at Albany on Thursday. The meet
ing was organized by the election of Peter j.
Livingston, Esq. to be President, and Dick
ensoD and --Bogart. Esq. to be Vice Presidents,
Messrs. Toilet and Haxcy, were appointed Sc
cretaries. 90 taking the chair, Mr.. Livingston
addressed the Convention to the following effect:
GENTLEMEN: am deeply sensible Of the ho-
nor you have conferred Oh me, by eiecting me to
be the President of this most respectable CoDven-
ton. 1t is an honor which had not solicited
1t is one to which had no claims. but my exer-
tons will in return for it, be directed to the pre-
servation of order, and the infusion of the greatest
possible efficiency into the operations of the Con-
vention. We have met for one common object.
We have assembled as Unit. We have met in
harmony, and trust, said he. that there will be
nothing in the progress of the Convention, which
may terminate its proceedings in an explosion,
as dscreditable as If would be mischievous."
The last sentence was instantly applied. and
Was greeted with the acclamations of the Con-
ventiOn.
A resolution was adopted, inviting the Hon.
Ambrose Spencer and the Hon. s. Van Rense-
laer to attend the meetings of the Convention.
Resolutions for the appointment of the neces-
sary Committees were then offered; but befores
they were acted on, a successful melton was made
to adjourn the Convention till O'Clock in the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-07

t.,.ve,t;on stamp have had the audacity to ac'
cuse him Of opening. We are as'o'is ,t, at .ns
SIMPLICITY of one Of the questions. Inc euho,
,sLs :. What has been the fruitful source vi
J;.cords., Had he called on his classical ffieha
fl. Secretary of War, he would have learned
at once. that Ewes Apple is the only iruit'"h'ca
can furnish the answer.
-aNES
The New Hampshire Statesman s'ates INA,
Amos Kendall has recently visited Concora
where the Legislature is now IN session, IN .'e
cauacity of electoneeriug agent for Jackson ana !
Van Buren-they having adopted tins methoa o.
communication with the States. since the publ
cation of Jackson's Pennsylvania and ONO iet-
tiers. as less liable to expose them-has mace
known their wishes, and in conjunction with the
resident agent there has arraigned all matters re-
lating to them personally, and to the measures
of the Federal Government Among me MOS,
important of these Is the, nomination ~ ueheta'
Jack son for re-eection; an attempt VIII De mao'
to reconcile the several divisions OF the party TO
effect it, which will require foreign am; this Is
promised, and swarm Of Government officers
of every grade may be expected IN attendance ID
| the early part of the session.
| The United States Bank, it has been surmiscd.
would have to sustain rap, II tor no other pur'
pose than to crafty the feelings OF the President;
but since the publication of .rrocious libel "n
tie Institution and the Legislature OF Pennsyi,
vania, by Senator Hill. and its prompt exposure
and condemnation by the members OF that lces-
lature, we apprehend but few will be inclined ,
to mcddle with the subject. However, much will
depend on the caucus drills, the efficacy of which
have been too frequently and successfully tried
to be abandoned in crsi, like the present. by the
demagogues who owe to them their politca! cx'
! istence.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-07

afternoon. in order to allow lime for other dele
gates to come IN. -, ,.;s
There was but one spirit which animated tins
assembly. Every individual came to the Con-
yention deeply, solemniy impressed with the CON
yiction of the awful and dangerous disgrace which
the misru,e of the last two years has brought on
the country; and to Henry Clay every eye was
turned, as the distinguished citizen for whom IS
reserved the glorious destiny Of bringing about
our political regeneration. The enthusiasm on
this point, which prevailed throughout the assem-
Nat. JOnr.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-07

Gov. Branch concludes late letter as follows:
81 would fam hope that General Andrsw
Jackson may yet live to see the day when he
will be convinced. nave not only las he now
admits faithfully discharged my duty to the pub
lie, but at the hazard of mourning his dlspleasure
have tried to guard his splendid IaurcIs. the COM
mon property of the nation, with the fidelity
Of true friend, and that too under the most dis
courasing and Notifying circumstances.
The Telegraph says-Gov. Branch is not the
only one Of Gen. Jackson's friends who have
chopped against hope"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-07

Ir. Paalhng's Nao NoueL-The Messrs.
Harpers, have in press f" The Dutchman's Fire
side,' by Mr.. Paulding, which will constitute
the second Of the series Of Select Novels.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-07
qNeNe

The Boston Patriot states that there are four
hundred and eighty-two names borne on the
printed list of the present Massachusetts, House
of Representatives. Nearly four hundred and
fifty members are in attendance, making da lily
charge to the Commonwealth of nine bundled dol
lars day for the House of Representatives only.
The House is now the most numerous Legisla-
tive Assembly in either America Or Europe, ex-
ceptiDg the British House of Commons.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-07
>9NS0s.

We have new candidate for the Vice Presi
deney. The Washington Spectator nominate
THos. S. GR1mKE, Esq. of South Carolina 70
that office
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-07

The Union party have had a meeting in Charles
ton, at which Judge Huger presided Mr. Dray.
ton is to be requested to deliver the Fourth Of
July Grafton, and other preparations for the &C.
LIBERATION of that day were entered into.
-sxe4fA-
We find the subjoIned article in the New York
Gazette OF Friday morning We have saws
the National Gazette, distinct reason for beliey
ing that the statement in the last sentence is cor
rect. The style Of o. P. @. differs wholly from
that of the author of Lacon.
80. P. Owe this day publish another of
the letters of this celebrated writer, which will
doubtless be perused with interest by all Our read
ers. The authorship of these letters has recent.
" been attributed to two very celebrated indiyi-
duals-John Henry and the author of Lacon (the
Rev. c. c. Colton). In conversation on this
subject with an English gentleman, few DAVIS since
ne informed us that shortly after these letters be-
gan to appear in the columns of the Morning
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-07

Col. JNo. GIBsoN is announced in the Lees
burg Genus Of Liberty as candidate to repre-
sent the District of Prince William, Loudoun,
and Fairfax, in the next Congress.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-21

selves oi the occasion, compliment the noeraiily VI,
Ncssrs Gholson and Venable who though we believe
nimca TO Tie principle, (but friends of Internal In
provement,) willing give the friends of the
ball an opportunity OF arranging its details in
less Objectionable. We do not mean infer that
there vas WANT of herali.y in the opposite
Those 'Freconciiably opposed TO the principle Of
loans for such objectsprepared to reject the princ
pie wherever ii cxisted-arc certainly us,i!able il
overwhelming il if they can, by the forms of Farlia
fncntary preceding We NAV notice incidentally,
what fell from Mr. Preston, young lawyer of high
promise, who is Of the Representatives of Mont
Gonery connty-anl which addresses Itself with great
force political arunen, certain quarters OF The
State, and deserves to be noted among indications
sfthe day. The people of southwestern Virginia he
said, had opposed the Tariff the broad ground of
The consti,u,ion-but denied the means OF improving
their country, and getting their produce to market
the laws of necessity and self defence I'VE quote the
idea only would compel the TO change their ground
I'VE beg leave, here TO remind the reader. how often
and strenuousy in the years 1927 and 2s, we urged
1t upon The authorities and people of this common.
wealth. 10 bind the people Of Vs nia TO their present
opinions adverse to the exercise of the power OF Inter-
nal Improvement by congress, by making those i'm
provemenis which not being made by domestic means
the people interested in them, would accomplish bv
tho aid Of the General Government Opinion will not
long stand out unassised, against interest. Every
real statesman will address himself to the latter
as the lever which in the case of nire.,ens
of inaniilIld and controuls the former ri
Virginia is TO be retained in sted!ast opposition to
the federal exercise of Tie power of constructing In
terna improvements, !ct TIE Legislature proceed to
make those Improvements which aye Indispensable to
the interests OF the people, and which they must and
will hage)
The lfousc adjourned vi liout taking any CUES
ton. We have already said, that the loan bill as it
now stands, vii not and ought not to pass Appro
PFiated to the James River Improvement that OF the
Nal"y Of The Shenandoah, the Winchester and Par
kcrsbuFg road, the Petersburg rail way--or in her
words to sach Improvements arc Sioic impr We
nants--we believe tn" loan bill would get disin-
tercscd and suiiricnt ;o'c to accuic It's pa -sare