Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-29

Roston. and other eastern cities. to lay the case
of his oppressed countrvmen BET re the public;
TO awaken deeper interest in their behalf; anu
also to solicit pecuniary assistance from the
friends of humanity, to enable them to MAINTAIN
their newspaper, aud to defray other expenses
incurred in the legal maintenance OF their rights,
against the avaricious Georgans. In this effort
trust he will be successful. TIE Delegates here,
have come on once more to appeal to Congress
for the protection SO often promised them by law
and by treaty.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. q.
We have this morning the painful task OF an
nouncins the death Of STEPHEN GIRARD, ESQ.
banker OF this city, who died Yesterday afternoon,
between three and four O'clock.
Mr. GIRARD was, we believe, native OF Dor.
deaux, 10 France, and, at very early period, he
embraced sea-faring life. He came to this
country a considerable time before the American
revolution, and resided in this city for upwards Of
fifty years.
Up to the year 1911, Mr.. Grard was exclu-
sively engaged in commerce, which he pursued
with unweared and successful industry. But
when the Congress Of that year committed an act
Of almost political suicide, by destroving the char
ter of the Old Back of the United States, or, what
amounted to the same thing refused TO renew it.
Mr.. Girard purchased the building which belong
ed to the institution, and commenced the business
of banker. The lberalty and good faith with
which he conducted the banking establishment,
and the immense benefit he thereby afforded to
commerce, are well known to this Community
OF late Years, MIR. Grard has improved and en-
bellshed our city by vast number Of elegant and
substantial buildings. In the year 1895, when
the yellow fever first made its appearance and
spread its ravages through the city, Mr. Grard
was d constan, attendantat Bush Hill Hospital,
regardless of personal danger, attending the sick
and dying, and using his best efforts to stay the
raging pestience
Mr.. Girard has left the largest fortune, per.
haps, in the new world. In what manner he has
disposed Of it, is. of course, not yet made known.
His loss will be deeply felt by our city, particu-
larly by the commercial part of the community.
NEw YoRx, Dec. 26
The drift ice in our harbor appears to increase
daily. None of the vessels which arrived yes
terday were able to get further up the East River
than Fulton slip. snd it was with great difficulty
the different ferry boats could make their way
across. In the course of the afternoon a large
cake of ice completely choked up the river, and
| All the vessels reported under shipping
| head since some DAYS, have reached the docks in
safety -
BosroN, Dec. "a.
We publish this morning short obituary no.
tice of John Stevens. Esq. one of the Aldermen
elect and IN the same column the death of his son,
Mr. Albert II. Stevens. Both Of these gentlemen
died of the prevailing influenza, disease which
| has, within the last four or five weeks, afflicted
at least. four 6fths Of our population, carrying
death and its attendant miseries into many fa,ni-
lies, which were before cheerful and happy and
in the enjoyment Of good health. 1t affords US
pleasure to state however, that the general health
of the city is Improving; the influenza is fast dis
appearing from among us, though we are appre-
hensive that il has in very many instances Undue
ed complaints which must, sooner or later, termi-
nate fatally December has, in truth, been
cherries and distressing month to all classes and
conditions Of soSiety.
I'm enp,able situa'ion.-A vessel was launch.
ed on Saturday afternoon, at South Boston, and
as is usual on such occasions, the deck of the
vessel, notwithstanding the intense coldness Of
the weather.was thronged with xious expectants
Of glorious launch and glorious, so it was. Well
of the stocks she went, when i'll luck or some
thino else much worse, sent an unwecOme ship
across the tow-line, as the rope or chain is called
that is intended TO break the velocity of the yes.
sci launched, which cut the aforesaid line in twain
and to the CONSERVATION of all OIL board. still on.
ward she kept her sailless course. Night closed
in upon the adventures. and without chart. rud-
der, sail, light, food or 'grog," she s,emmed the
fury of the ice-toppcd waves: boats were put of
to their relief. but the sea was rough, and the
new vessel so high Of water, that approach was
impossible. ard not till the mercy Of the waves
the next afternoon left them high and dry. did
they receive assistance. They finally arrived at
their place Of departure, in perfect health. saving
some frozen ears; noses and fingers. Thermome-
ter during the night below zero! Oh, there's no.
thing to be compared to frolick upon winters
tempestuous ocean!-Boston Post
Hone,f reUarded.-A merchant in Kiby-st
lost $1,000 bill, on his way towards ilk-st. yes
terday morning. He soon aseertained his loss,
and several persons commenced looking for it
An honest Irish lad, named Vim. Sullivan, who