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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17
TcoMMuNIcATED.

Weatre-Mr. Snowden: witnessed, on
Tuesday evening last, the performance OF the his
,orical play of Damon and Pythias. The part OF
the Syracusan Patriot was enacted by Mr.. a.
Adams, IAN actor Of great meriO in manner
hiohly creditable to himself and satisfactory to
the audience Mr.. Adams personation of Da-
mon is not unlike that Of Mr.. Forrest, (whom
our citizens had the pleasure Of seeing during the
past Spring; in fact, in some passages, the re-
semblance is so striking, that many might be IN
duced to herd him among the " ser'iie pecus'' OF
inita,ors Bpt when recollect that IN these
matters there is but one path to perfecuon'-
which path Mr.. +. treads,--we should rather
look upon Mr.. Adams as one who initiates nature
and not Mr.. Forrest Mr.. Adams, although by
no means shorn by nature of her fair proper
TONS" is wanting of that commanding stature
and symmetry of form of which Mr.. Forrest IS
possessed, and which. in him, adds nuch to the
dignity of the Senator" In the parting be-
tween Hermion aud her husband, much OF the
effect was marrcd BY the absence OF the child IN
the conclusion of the scene. We think the lit
tie fellow, Notwithstanding his lonsings s. to be
soldier gives but little promise of gaining
name in arms, if his running away may be taken
as au evidence. Ii occurred to US that MIR. Ad
ans, on his way back to Syracuse and to prison.
was more boisterous than was either natural or
effective. We are aware Of the racking thoughts
winch are supposed TO rend the bosom OF The re-
turning captive; but really it looked to US more
as if Damon was tearing 1.-the passion, than 1.-THE
passion" tearing Damon. Notwithstanding these
defects the performance was, as we have before
stated. highly creditable. Mss Jefferson played
Caianthe; she is pretty little actress, and ge-
nerally succeeds admirably we'll III pleasing her
anditors; but on this occasion 1t seemed that
there was more efieminacy in her voice ana man
ner than should have belonged to the ''soldler's
bride. We would here pay that tribute which IS
dine to Mrs. s. Chapman; but the high reputation
which she holds in the estimation OF the play-go-
ING part Of the public. renders it unnecessary
The evenings entertainment concluded with the
farce of The Comet old Jefferson playing
plo,welI. That we were amused, follows as a
,,.,,s- of course. GARRICK.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17
New YoRK, Nov. IA.

Parade of the Fu,tasficas.-The Landing Of
LAFAYETTE, the Grand Canal Celebration, and the
training of the Fantasticals, this morning. are
three grand and memorable events IN our city
annals. The nonsenscal army turned out in
pursuance Of orders, andwere marched in the
regular order Of the program. through the streets
designated Since the muster made to make
the Princess Moussellina smile, in Count Hamil-
toms story of the four Facardins, no such rabbIe
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

webave been requested by friend in Fairfax to
vs further circulation to the suboined petition OF
the citizens of Northampton, relating to vitality
;m,,r,ant subject. and one which will occupy the
serious deliberations of the Legislature.
The Petition of the undersigned, citizens Of the
Couaiv Of Northampton, respectfully repre-
seniS:
By the last census ct the United states IL APP
,,.ars that there are in this county S573 whites,
s-S4 slaves, and 1883 tree persons OF coior' Dy
= comn,rison with the census of proceeding years,
:, .l.o appears, that the proportion OF free per-
s,ns of color to our white inhabitants is annually
;"nre,s;ny. A fact Of this sort, under any cir
,,,stan, es. would be source OF well founded
',1a.s;n.,s. TIL. free persons OF color IN VirgI-
ms. form an anomalous population standing IN
rsI.' lion to our society, which naturally exposes
,h.u =, distrust aud suspicion. Inferior TO the
white. in intelligence and information; degraded
hx rive stain which attaches to their colr; excud'
"A from many civil privileges which the humblest
,hi,s man enioys. and denied all participation IN
Oh. r,yernment. II would be who'll absurd to ex-
nact from them any attachment to our laws and
'rn.,,,u,ons, or any sympathy with our people
On the other hand, the enjoyment OF personal
fr-.dom is in itself, sufficient mark oil distinc-
,;on between them and our slaves, and elevates
,hem. at least in their own opinien' to higher
condition in life. Standing thus in middle Po-
si,jon betwecu the two extremes OF our society
and desparing of ever attaining an equality s with will
the higher grade i, is natural that they should con,
meet themselves in feeling and interest with the
slave. among whom many Of their domestic ties
are formed, and to whom they are bound by the
sympathies scarcely less strong which spring from
their common complexion. Independent, there
fare, Of any particular facts. calculated to excite
our alarms, the worst evils might justly &c appre-
hended from such an increase OF their numbers
.s would give them confidence in their physical
power, while it would enlarge their means OF IN
f,rm,tion. facilitate their intercommunications
and thus add to their capabilities Of mischief I'm.
happily, however. this is no longer subject of
mere mere speculation. The scenes which have recent
~ nsssed around us contain melancholy and i'm
- lesson upon this subject. TO which the
must careless and supne among US cannot be III
Incentive. The causen which these scenes sug-
s sa IS Of peculiar importance to u.s. From the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

"Rsform. "-Mr. WaddeIl, Clerk in the
State Department, has arrived in this city with
commission from the President Of the United
States, to supersede Thomas Morris, Esq: 10 the
office of IT, S. Marshal. for tie Southern District
of this Stately T. Jour- Com.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

5000 of the Emigrants Of this year have se't'eu
ON lands or obtained employment IN the Eastern
Townships La the new settlement OF Inverness
Leeds and ireland above 200 families comprising
fully |, 500 persons have been located anu IN 'he
Seisnories OF ST. Giles and St. Crn,x, vast aug
mentation Of population, from the Emisrah's, dr.
rived this season. has asD taken place, as wen as
in the township of Frampton and the se'Sh'ory u
ST. Mary's. The unprecedented bad state OF the
roads during the month of October, and the 10.
terruption to the transport Of heavy baggage ahu
even of travelling. from several bridges having
been carried away by the floods which took place
at the period stated, prevented many families
from going on lands in the direction OF Inverness
and Ireland who have intended to have settlea III
that quarter.
Some Emigrants have passed to the United
States, but the number has been less thah USUAL
and we have good ground for stating that the Po-
pulation has increased this year, by emSra"ts ao'
tual settlers, in Upper and Lower Canada' 10 an
extent fully equal to the number when mas atrlV,
ed at this port For Upper Canada has received
very considerable accession to Its inhaoi'an's
from the numerous British settlers who landed at
| New-York and afterwards proceeded to that Pro-
vince by Sacket's Harbor, Oswego, or other ports
on Lake Ontario, and many OF the same descriP'
ton of persons came into this Province BY the
way of Lake Champa,n aud have now settled 10
the different districts of Lower Canada. lhese
will! be found fully to couuterbalance the numbers
who have pursued their course to the Cnited
States and established themselves there; whist 10
the increase Upper Canada has received may Ge
added a considerable body OF settlers prlncipaiIy
from PENNSYLVANIA and New Jersey, and CHIEFLY
of German descent, who have come into that FRO
vince during the past summer, generally with some
funds, and we'll provided with stock, and have
taken nm jands-these are said to be only the all
vance of number of the same description o.
persons, from the same quarter, who are expect
ell next year.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

mept has probably been collected ihc P''hor
nal streets in the lower part OF the city, through
which the troops passed, were alive with their
whole ,onu,ation, and all the windows and steps
were crowded with admiring faces. The r'gma-
I'll. rroc..sion. of about FIVE hundred fantastic
c.ls. mn two of whom were dressed like each
other ar like any body else swept on with gorgeous
banners and fays, with two or three good oands
of mu,ic. through the dense mass OF spectators.
They were preceded by civil escort OF ProDa'
blv hundred mounted gentlemen ct Distinction
who cleared the way for the troops OF the ''he.
We have no time nor room for description, out
noticed that Buonaparte rode extremely we'll
He was dressed in green coat. WIN wv" '','i'
images of himself on his shoulders. ou'k'h''
breaches and jack boots, aud an exalted chateau.
His whiskers were Of the handsonest broadway
patteru; and his sword equaiIed IN u''nFnsi""s
what is called among the lumber men er"ss'.u,
saw. His nose was like crooked sausage dhu
he wore VISOR,
We NAV observe, in general, that Falstaff and
Tom Thumb would have been highly delighted
with the appearance of these troops. and Dn''a-
rIoII, woult have fallen in love with the whole
concern at once.
| We hone there will be no row before night
We saw but one Hkht. Two ladies came to The
scratch in fine style; but just as the youngest amt
tenderest was 1being" whipped. ch''arou'
gentleman in,erposcd his person and made the
! Amazon behave somehow.
There are various rumors as to the identity OF
NapoIeon. We know all about it; but 1t would
be improper to mention that he is the same mys
FERROUS youth who visited the now dead Caesar In
Eliza, and looked amazingly like him. His mo
Their was Polish lady Of distinction, and it was
said she had had personal acquaintance will
the Emperor.
The army which sprang up from the dragon;
teeth sowed by Cadmus, one Saturday night, !
we remember correctly, looked exactly like these
fantasticaIs. The crop was the same, but W.
hope the performances will not be.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

From BarJadoes-From an extra from this
place of the 23d Sept. we learn that the Island
has been visited with another heavy storm.-Ma'
nv totterng walls were thrown down, and two
vessels wrecked The storm was accompanied
by heavy rain. from the effects of which most
injury is feared. The poor Of the place are in a
most wretched condition bali. Chron.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

Richmond Wing very correctly remark.
thu 20 event has created so much uncasin0,,
avon. JAckson's friends, as the nomination q,
Mr. Writ. The selection Of an individual kpovr
to entertain the most contemptuous estimate o.
Jackson's prc'cnIIons; to be impla0ably hostile
to his election; and who was a member Of Mr.
Adams Cabinet; was an explicit declaration
that the political feelings of the party rejected
Jackson and owned an affinity with his opponents
His friends saw in 1t the irreyocabe loss of The
formidable. Masonic strength to his cause,
and they apprehcnd, with reason, that II ulI
open the door to union not forbidden by homo,
and propriety. and recommended by every cons.
deration of prudence and safety. The Nation,
Republicans are not Anti-Masons, but the Anli
Masons are National Republicans. Their views
Of men aud measures, apart from the single que,.
ton Of Masonry, are coinciJent and identital.-
They may unite: the Jacksonians aud Aut.M,
sons never can. That is the important iac DIG.
closed by the nomination of Mr. WIT; fac.
which has created an alarm vanly soush, be
concealed, under the aflectaiion Of merriment OF
indifference, and made it manifest to every on.
capable of candid exercise Of his understand
ing, that the withdrawal of the entire Anli.M,
sonic support, has left Jackson without any
chance, Or hope, or prospect OF success, bC
in the division Of his opponents; which Often
those opponents absolute victory, upon one sill
Gle condition. ANTON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17
Sr. LOUIS, + Mo. Nov. |

ST. LOUIS, NIU' ] I>U7' IT,
Melancholy hteNigence-We have seen an
extract Of letter from Major Dougherty, agent
of the Pawnees. to his brother. which says that
the Small Pox has been committing dreadful ra-
wages among the Pawnee Indians. Nearly the
whole of one tribe THE Pawnce Republic OF about
8, 500 souls, have been swept of-the number
dying daily being so great tina. they had not
been able to bury them. The cause of the
disease being so fatal among them is, that they
Immediately plunge into the water as soon
as the fever makes its appearance-,hus driving
the disease inwardly. Scarcely an instance is
known OF recovery when they are attacked by
this terrible malady.-Repub.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

Madairasca An official account is pubshc
Of the proceedings of theiGovernor and Counc
Of the State Of Maine, dated on the eth irsial.
A special session was held to take into conslde,
alton the late proceedings in the Madawasca SCI
Element. The Council speak in strong terms
Of apprehension, of the conduct Of the Brit.i
authorities. They rccite the TRANSACTIONS. a. t.e'
have heretofore been detailed, and the view las
en- by the National Administration of the matte.
They come to the conclusion that all consta.
tional measures IN the power Of the Governor Of
the State, have been used BY him, to effect The |
release Of the prisoners, and that the STATE can
not cOnstitutIonally take more effcaclous meat'
without the concurrence of the General Cover
ment. The following Genera! Order was issued |
STATE OF MAINE.
HEAD QUARTERS.
Portland, Nor. 8. 1851.
General Order.-The security aud defence
our rights as citizens of free State, being O.
pendent OH our Military establishment, hstS
icSS q outy ti"H "e P'''''s w " 49,,
der to be at all times prepared to repel the 'n'
sion of those rights, and afford his and IN ,he
execution Of the laws of his country. Ire /"
posed situation of the frontier settlements %
State, and the dangers to which they are suUIo
ed by continual encroachments from pow
having, 10 the opinion of the Executive Coaa,
rendered it necessary that the Militia oil 'hesI
should he reminded that events mlght O.:
which would require their services. Inc ="
mander-in Chief, therefore, Orders tina, me
veral Divisions of the Militia be in readiness
meet such acquisitions as circumstances aNo
laws of the State may require, and as the f,'
dent of the United States may deem net.'s
for the protection Of our citizens and teH~.
The Major Generals will cause tins oO"
be promulgated throug hout their re'Pee"'
visions.
By the Commander Chief. Il
SAMUEL q. LADD, AdJt' oe"
Ex-President Adams. Representative ]"
gress from the State of Massachusetts, '''
in Washington on Saturday last.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

Ex-President Adams. Representative !"
gress from the State of Massachusetts, 81
in Washington on Saturday last
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

j. @. .4dams-A Philadelphia paper ~
this distinguished individual: 1--WE 'e''1 =. !,
he intends to take his seat in Congress WV.
bias for parties or men. but. we trls'' VIZ
disposition to assist our national COUNCILS a'''
ing to the measure of his peculiar eSPcrlen''
uncquaIled political knowledge"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

Commerce IF tie West.-The eS'sa'
commerce carried on in steamboats, oh u.
ern waters, NAV be imagined from ~ W.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-17

The Journal Of St. Petersburg. Of sep"
slst, announces the fall of Warsaw I'd "
lowing lines from the Commandments C"''
"SIrE-Warsaw is at your feet. ACC,
to the dispositions which have made "''
army is retiring upon Flock. ,rrrcf
"PASkENliep
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-15
A POLITICAL ECONOMIST.
no rHE EpIrons on rnKEnou1nrn.

Gentlemen:-i have seen it announced in your pa
per, that Jos w. CHM is candidate for Cong ress at
the next election in this district (Nr h-Neek) have
also seen Gen. John p. Huogerford recomme nded to
the vacancy in ths Senate, that may be oceasioned
by Mr.. ChinD's election 10 Co.'S ress.
In the event OF vacancy in the Senate, IAN event
which | cannot anticipate, unless MIR. Chinn should
draw No in the elastic alton OF the Senate or be g.
lected to C1ngress) would beg leave to mention Col
William Basye, OF Northumberland, as a gentleman
well qualified to fill tho vacancy. Col Basye may not
be as well known to the district many other gentle
man, iu 'quence Of his living 10 OF the ex-
eme counties, and possessing naturally retiring man
ners He has, for the last six years, been without in
errUP ion, member OF the House OF Delegates from
where he has faithfully discharged his
duties with an assidui,y never excelled.
Col BIsye Is republican OF the old school 10 grain
have long known him, and have never known him 10
wAver Ia his political course. His norsI character is
above suspicion
Col. Basye has moi made any show in the House OF
Delegates orator. but IT IL not to be inferred ON
this fact, that he could not take respectable stand in
debate. ! think his talents peculiarly fit him for a
small body like the Senate. Few men better under.
stand the operation land effect OF general laws upon
society. II the district should elect hun to the Senate
have dou1, but he will with credit TO him
self and district, and perfect satisfaction 10 his consu
en,s. LANCASTER
Jan. lat, 1881
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-15
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
TUESDAY, Jan. ~

Mr.. Chamberlsyne said, that IL he could make him
self heard, he would, with the leave Of the House.
make few comments on the remarks of the member
for Henco, and his construction Of the old and ne
Constitutions Before entering into the argument he
would perform the dsagreeable task Of setting right the
Interpretation which had been put upon part Of his
former observations lie had been told that he said
what he had no intention Of ssyiDg-that he the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-15

The COMETS 10 be ssen towards the Siu,h- Il ,si
about day-break 1t has been noticed by few esily
rissrs for nea ly week Pad-Ths following article
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-15

shows that has not escaped some Of The Northern
stxr-Kaz
"a STRANGER.
Mr. PoULsoN-A Comet may he seen few de-
grees East Of Cur Scorpi, at o'clock in the
pg and at that hour about degrees above the ho
rixon, bearing nearly South-E,st I respectfully in
vite the attention Of the scientific to the victor.
J. q. LEWIS.
Frantford, Jau. 1881"
The prssent year Is to be distinguished by xrea,
aonular Eclipse on the ~ Februaty-a blazing Com
et-and we know what great Revolutions in the Pc.
itical World" with the fear OF change perplexipg
monarchs."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-05-04
WARRENToN, Va. 9th April, 1881.

DEAR SIR: To your inquiry answer, that
two numbers of "Ihc Globe" Ohc ID, and
some subsequent number, containing structures
upon Mr.. Calhoun's letters TO the President. aud
upon your remarks on ''thc Correspondence, y
were sent to me- under one cover, without my re-
quest. | am requested by Mr.. Henry J.. Y.
Pope TO say TO you, that the samo numbers of
that paper We're sent to him without his request.
Mr. Alexander J. Marshall requests me to say,
that he has not received any number Of that pa
per. heard the clerk in our post Office say,
that those two numbers of the Globe were sent to
your subscribers generally, who receive their pa
pers from this Office.
For myself. do not need any assurance that
the donunciation of yourself and your press is
unmsritcd. have observed your course, and
approve it, Your friend
WM L. PHILLIPS.
Mr.. CowIes, who will hand you this, will in
form YOU that he likewise received the two num-
bcrs of the Globe mentioned, without order.
w. T. L.
Conclusion next week.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-05-04

The st. Thomas Times contains "A
shocking account of n piracy and murder,
said to have been committed near the is
land of st. Domingo: Il vessel having
been fallen in with near the latter island,
with n great number ofmurdered persons
on board The vessel is supposed to bo
tho one which has for some time been
employed in bearing an equestrian corps
among the West India islands; and the
murdered persons arc believed to be the
unfortunate beings who composed that
corps The large sum of money which
these people are said to have accumula-
ted, induces n belief in the horrible ru-
NOR; some of the pirates must have kept
sharp look out on thcm-trackcd the
vessel on her route and rIundcrcd aud
murdered all on board.
Lord John Russell and VIZ. Stanley have been
appointed cabinet ministers
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-05-04

YOU rly best wishes for prosperity and
happiness. Ii is expected that You will
continue to discharge the duties your
Office until a successor is appointed.
have The honor to be, with great
respect, your mot obodicnt fcIvaut
ANDREW JACKSON.
JOINS nRASCH,
Secretary ol lac Navy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-05-04

Mr. Kendall has said that he was APP
prIsed of my conversations and cores
pondencc, and did not want his admis-
sion to be informed that there were per-
sons, visiting Washington, infesting Ma
jor Lcws's Office with reports Of conver-
sations held with me-, modified to suit the
dcprayed ear of the listener, and the
hopes and wishes OF the narrators. But
| did not know Mr.. WcIlcs, aud there
fore believing him to be incapable of fsuch
conduct, ! gave him my confidence, and
convcrscd with him as "A gentleman and
a man Of honor. 1t now appears that he
was mere jobbcr for Office hunters, and
that he sought my confidence to bctray it..
How far was deceived will appear by
a comparison Of the extract Of his letter,
as published in the Globe, with the fol-
lowing letter from him to me, dated on
the 3lst March, 1880.
.Hr. Welies 10 he Editor ofMe y. S.
I'll
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-05-04

[Concluslon next week. ]
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-12

w Ill stand the ensuing my flrm niuc miles from
w Richmond directly the stage road cadu, Gan that
place to fredericksburg, and known 5 Half sink
1t rs not saying too much, (tor submit ii "a the cando o.
every gentleman lcqua niCd with tie the
assertion wien say, tina; his colts universally aCkuow
lodged to possess much SIZE strength and beauty
colts that have been produced 10y IN Ngi,
ma Know several that he purchased for less
ven or eight nndnd dollars; and myself offered
SlO TOR one al ole estimate which they are
held by their take he the strongest Recommendation
that eau nc offered IN behalf OF uu'rcd colts
The season will commence the 18th of February aud Ter
inmate on the St Of July Terms heretofore; Fiy Dollars
10 nc discharged Ivy the payment of IhTy-ive
during the season. Sixty Dollars insurance; One Dollar the
Groom, which IS expected, either when the mare Is brought o.
taken away.
Extensive pastures provided, aud mares led regularly
unless otherwise objected, AT twenty FIVE cents day
Gentlemen who sent last year season TO Gohan.
ma that did not prove IN a u thee b) informed
cy can TIE cnt ag1r aud ohac made for services
the Horse, unless tcy should prove al other words
the mares will be insured At the rrcc Of the season
JOHN NJ Bolts.
The Editors " the Political Arena aud Petersburg Incccu.
Ger, will please insert the above week. rcpcc-
tive papers for eight weeks, aud forward their accounts. the
subscriber J NJ K