Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-18
ALEXANDRIA, Cd. CO.
SsTUBDsY MORNING, AUGUST Is. 1889.


SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 10, 1882.
Mr.. Dixon H. Lewis, the greatest man in the
House OF Representatives. was born in Georgia,
educated in South Carolina, and represents Ala
bama.
The Hon. William Writ is, at present, at the
Bedford Springs. Pa. He will probably remain
there during the sum mer.
The Savannah Georgian Of the 9Th instant an.
pounces the death of Thomas Young, Esq ma.
tive of Scotland. and for many years President
of the st. Andrews Society Of that city. In
Mr.. Young the poor, especially among his cOun-
trvmen. have lost their best friend; and the com.
munity, in which he lived. most valuable and
epterprisins CITIZEN: first 10 every act of public
spirit and philanthropy.
Our information from the Kentucky Election
though favorable, is not conclusive.
In consequence Of the prevalence OF The Cho.
lera in Norfolk, the Beacon will, for short time
be issued but three times week, instead Of
daily.
We find the following statement in the New
York American:
"We understand that the Bonds Of the State
of Louisiana for seven millions OF dollars, have
been contracted for by Mr.. L. w. Ward, for
Messrs. Barring, Brothers & Co. and Prime,
Ward, Kings Co."
Now General Jackson ought to contrive some
way to drive Louisiana out Of the Union: as that
State uses foreign capital, and pays almost as
much interest to Great Britain as does the Unit
ed States Bank.
Popuiariiy. recent attempt to mob the
Duke of Wellington. has given rise To the follow.
ing remarks in the New England Galaxy
Popularity surely is but vapour that quickly
passeth away. Sixteen years ago, the Duke OF
Wellington. then the most distinguished IndvI'
dual in Europe, and the most popular man IN
England, was placed by the side ofhs Sovereign.
in his carriage, to protect HIM. with the shield Oh
this POPULARITY, against the insults OF London; IN
1889. on the anniversary OF the day rendered
memorable by his glorious achievement, the de-
liyerance of Europe, by that same populance he
is Kissed, peIted with mud. dragged from his
horse, and obliged to seek protection from the
officers OF Police.
At meeting of the citizens Of the United
States, in Buenos Ayres, on the 2Sth March last
sundry resolutions were adopted. expressing
their respect to GEORGE w. sLAcuM, Esq. the
Consul, and note forwarded to him, acquaint-
ing him of the fact. To which Mr.. Slacum re.
piled:
BuENos AYREs, 30th March, 1882.
Gentlemen:-l last evening had the honor
to receive your letter, under date OF 2Sth instant
communicating to me the very hattering sentl
ments and feelings Of my fellow citizens in this
place, as expressed IN meeting held on that
evening, in regard to my public services, and at
the same time inviting me to partake OF PaoiN
dinner
I assure you, gentlemen, that these proceed
ings are as unexpected as they are unmerited on
my part; yet, | will not affect to conceal that
they have made deep and lasting impression
upon my mind. To public man, the approoa'
ton of his fellow citizens IS, at all times. con-
solng; and cannot but say that feel proud N
having received it as the spontaneous otsr OF
freemen.
The sentiments of personal regard which you
are pleased to manifest towards me, | Des
most cordially to rec,procate, and to assure YOU
and through you my countrymen here-that
shall ever bear with me lively recollection ol
them.
Under any other than the present peculiar CIR
culnstances, which are well known to my fellow
citizens, nothing would have afforded me more
sincere pleasure than to have net them at the
festive board; and in declining the honor OF a
public dinner, which they have so kindly proitsr'
ed me, trust nv motives will be duly and pro-
perly appreciated, and that this communication
may be received as a grateful acknowledgment
In conclusion, gentlemen. beg you to acceP
for yourselves, and to present to my fellow CIT.
zens in Buenos Ayres, the assurances OF my con-
slant and sincere regard.
nave the honor to be. gentlemen, with gre''
respect. your friend and humble servant.
GEO. w. SLACUM, Consul U. S. A.
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