Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-31

tion of this excellent discourse. The publisher
has prefixed to it letter from Chief Justice Mar
shall. recommending its perusal to the youth Of
our country. ,
We are pleased to find that the upper countr,
in Virginia generally continues healthy: indeed
it was never more so. with the exception Of some
cases of scarlet fever among children.
The naturalization meetings in Georgia are
encouraging. That in Augusta was dampr to
the ag,tators. May the good work go on, until
the whole South IS consolidated into love
for Union and Liberty"
The result of the Kentucky Election, as usual
seems to satisfy neither Of the bel!iserent parties
Both sides will continue TO claim the state until
the die is cast. Breathitt's election is aunounc.
ed as a victory. We'll, granted. Bat what
shall we say Of the majorities for the Clay Lieut.
Governor. and members ofthe Legislature; clear,
undoubted n,ajortles. For ourselves, We consi'
der this last as rather better test OF the state Of
public feeling than the vote for Governor. We
believe now--and we state it only as our belief,
that Claws majority at the Presidential ecc
ton will be upwards Of THREE THOUSAND. Bu,
we wish to encourage no false hopes-we viii
never "hallou until we get out OF the woods
and we may be LATTER all, entirely mistaken
The grand festival inhonor OF Reform in ihr
CITY of London, on the lth ultimo, was one o /
the most splendid and sumptdous ever prepared
in that capital II was held IN Gui!dhall; Ear
Grey and Lord AIthorp received, in all form and
pomp the freedom of the City. Those noble
men, the Duke of Sussex, the Lord Chancellor,
and others, made speeches.
A friend informs Us that he has received let.
tiers from Old Point confirming the intelligence
of the Cholera being there, and stating that he
workmpn have all. for the present. been dismiss
ed. It's also said that several cases Of the Che.
lera have occurred a, Hampton.
In all probability, that promising member
from Mississippi" Mr.. Plummer, has been re.
elected to Congress. This is owing, it appears,
to the votes being divided between fire candi-
dates. We expect, also, that Gen. Ashley has
been re.ele.ted from Missouri; but this is uncer-
tain. He was opposed by go.the-whole hefoe.
The old Virginia fashion Of hacking mans
opinion with bet is getting much in vogue
er. gr.:
From the Baltimore Republican.
We are authorized to offer bet of 800 that
Andrew Jackson will receive the vote Of New
York for President, and $500 that he will re-:
ceive votes enough to elect him without those OF
New York. Those who place any confidence 10
the statements Of his opponents respecting It,
and who are not opposed to the practice OF bet
ting, can have ap Opportunity of backing Their
opinion.
From, the NeU York Courier.
Coz. WEBB-I enclose you check for TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS, which you will oblise me
by Offering as bet that Andrew Jackson WiH NOT
receive the Electoral Votes of this State at the
next Presidential Election. Your ob'dt. serr't.
New York. Aug. "a. 1882.
The military are coming into the " field in
support OF the powers that be- Under the mead
of Fourth Company Jackson Guards-Compa-
ny orders-New York, August 25, 1882" pub,
lished in the New York papers, giving notice for
a parade, &C., we find the following:-
At this momentous crisis, when political trai.
tors are abandoning the man Of the People.
choice; when degraded and mercenary Press
are GD claiming the countenance & support ofre
publican Irishmen to aid in its nefarous schemes:
it becomes the duty Of every member of the
..Fourth Company Jackson Guards" to be pune,
tual in his attendance at the meeting. to spurn
the nsiduous flatterers Of the recreant Editor OF
purchased Journal with indignation and con
tempt: to sustain the cause Of genuine principle;
and to prove themselves as heretofore, worthy OF
the illustrious name the bear.
Dv order OF Captain Shea,
JAMES MINTYRE, Ord. Ser'gt
How admirably tloes that oI,l and faithful sen.