Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-10-05
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I Scottish Guardian.

Steamboat Dis0sfer.-The North America and
Erie started tins morning at the same time. and
nearly at the precise minute, according to the adj
vertsement They went up the river Tor mile
or more, in fine style, covering the river with
smoke, and apparently proceeding with equal
speed, when the Erie suddenly was seen to shear
and stop We learn that it was owing to her
parting her wheel rope, and that she came ng,
going on shore. When she had got under way
again, and had proceeded about four miles from
the city. her shaft broke, and the consequences
we're very serious. One of her engines is rep
resented as being nearly demolished. The top
and bottom of her cylinder and the Ranges were
broken SO badly as to be beyond repair. together
with the braces to the connecting rod, the cra.S,
&c
The accident which this truly fine boat has
met with, is much to be regretted; but 1t will be.
and ought to be, ascribed to the racing mania,
which allows no time for the proper attention to
guarding against such misfortunes, which the
community has right to expect, and to exact.
We have not learned that any persons were in
jured.-N. y Com.
The vigilant Police Of this city have lately
broken up depot Of stolen goods. Among the
numerous articles taken, are many gold and sill
yer watches, large number Of desert, tea. table
and salt spoons and very many with initials on
them.-N. Y Aisr.
The Italian Opera.-Preparation have been
made at the Richmond Hill, now called the Ope-
ra House, to commence the performances on an
early day. The choices Of private Boxes were.
we understand, sold yesterday By auction at
considerable advance on the prices Of admission.
We presume the Opera will be fashionable at
least for time: much Of the success Of the
troupe will depend upon its merit. and of that
We have yet had an opportunity tojudse Id
A Uhale.-On Friday before last, a gram
pus, "a feet long and 8 10 circumference. was
driven on shore on Fairfield beach. Connectic ut,
about 8 miles from Bridgeport. A man who was
shooting on the shore about ten O'Clock. disco
vered the enormous fish when he seemed to be-
in the possession o. all hi, strength and had b. en-
but recently got into difficulty. Many persons
assembled OH the beach to witness the uncommon
spectacle. The water being shallow, he made
viuirnt exer,ons to regain his liberty. splashing,
it is said, like cataract. He lived from ten
O'Clock in the morning until three in the after.
noon, when he expired after an hour Of terrific
struggling Six yoke ct oxen were required -
draw HIN few feet from low water mark. and
fifteen men were scarcely able TO turn him hail
way over.-Bsrnstabh paper.
Court Na,fidi.-The Court Martial which con.
vened on board the Columbus, at the Navy Yard,
Charlestown, Mass. closed on the 18th ult. The
Boson Evening Transcript of Friday last gives
the following as the issue Of its proceedings
Lieut.. James +. Romans was tried on charge
Of unofficer-like and ungentemanly conduct. un.
der which were two specifications: the FIRST, that
on the 18th of August LAST, on board the Erie, he
made use Of improper and threatning language to
Purser Henry Ettlng; and the second, that he
did on that day assault. attack, &c. the said Pur
ser citing, outside and near the Navy Yard.
Chariestown.
The charge and specifications against Lieut..
Romans having been proved, he was sentenced
to be suspended one year. and the sentence to be
read at the Navy Yard, CharIestown, and at all
the naval stations in the United States,
At the same Court, Purser Et:ing was tried
on similar charge. arising out Of the above con.
test with Lieut. Romans, and sentenced to be
reprimanded-the reprimand to be read at the
station.
India Rubber Watsr Proof CyoM.-A new
article has made its appearance among Us. which
is likely to become quite fashionable. 1t is Pa.
tent Water Proof Cloth made from India Rub
Der. We were shown BY Mr.. c. c. Nichols,