Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-03

The unfortunate occurrence, which we men,
toned yesterday, as having taken place in
Vine street, that of death by taking lau-
danum, appears to have been brought about by
more immediate cause than mere pecuniary loss.
es, as we stated. In the course Of converse
ton with DR.. Atlee, this morning. on the subject,
the doctor stated that he was called upon to visit
| the deceased, shortly after il was ascertaned he
had taken the laudanum, and, upon entering, en-
Quired of him, who was yet sensible. whether do.
mestic difficulties had driven him to the commits.
sion of SO rash an act, and what quantity of poi
| son he had swallowed? His answer was, as near
as recOllectell--
"Doctor, have taken good care not to be frus
trated in my designs upon this occasion. My
misfortunes, though formerly of an overpowerlng
nature. have exercised no influence in producing
this effect. The fact is, upon the reported an
pearance of that fell scourge, the Cholera, Upon
our coast, was seized with the most indescriba-
bic feeling of horrible dread, lest SHOULD fall
victim to its ravages, and, rather than endure the
excruciatlng torments of an attack of this fatal
disease, or see my family cut down around me,
have come tn the determination of escaping the
dread evil, BY dy:ng an easy death, and it will be
in vain for yoa TO attempt to thwart my designs;
for If it WIS possible to destroy the effects If the
poison, you would have to be stronger than am,
to Giake me swallow any an;idote!"
The Doctor Immediately called in assistance,
and commenced operations, but to no avail. Doc
tor A. is of opinion that the deceased must have
taken dose or two 2revous.-Pha Chron.
lNoney Traasaction.-Th BOSTON Centinel
tells an amusing story of money transaction IN
that city. 1t seems that sailor entered Land
Office, to get $50 in bills exchanged for dol
lars. The owner Of the Office was out OF town,
and the agent entrusted with 1t had merely step
prd out, leaving Mr.. Woodward. q loenge",
to keep the shop" Woodward received the
money from the tar, and went off to make the
exchange required. A long time eiapsed.the
sailor was alarmcd-thc people in the neighbor-
hood excited but no Woodward, nor dollars.
nor bills appeared. At last a Police Officer was
applied to. who after time, brought the missing
money changer to the bar. Being confronted with
the sailor. he produced the money. and said with
great non chalance, that he had offered 1t Tor ex-
change. but declined the terms Of per cent; he
afterwards went to South Boston to effect the
the exchange, but not meeting with success. he
returned, aud went TO- take comfortable DIN
ner. In returning the cash. he complained OF
being sstr0ubled in this way" seemed anxious
TO escape such inconvenient negotiations IN tn.
ture take your money, but for Gods sake.
never come to me again, to get money changed"
:. For the matter O. that" SAID the son Of Nep-
tune, s'don't be alarined-I shall never trouble
you again on that score" The money being re.
stored. the Justice told the prisoner, that how
ever dark the transaction appeared. he could not
commit HIM, and that he would be discharged,
with caution to transact his business in future
with more caution and promptness.
In the case of NJ. A Heard. indicted for an
assault on Mr.. Arnold, it NAV be proper to say
that we understand his trial has not taken place
IN consequence of alleged insani,v.-Nat mt
1t is said 10 the New.Orleans Bee OF the 18th
INST that the body Of an infant and the head OF
man about 25 years of age were discovered in
bale of hay that-was discharged from the ship
Apollo from Portsmouth, day or two since
How they came there is mystery that battles all
inquiry. except on the spot where the hay was ia
ken on board.
Choiera-Blac PopuLation.-It is stated as
fact that during the prevalence OF the Cholera IN
Montreal and Quebec, not death OF black
man took place of that disorder.