Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-02-06
ALEXANDRIA. ID.
moypaY MORNING. FsBRuaRYe 1882.

MONDAY fE6HO.dhf b 1852.
French Cahns.-The convention of indemni-
ties recently negotiated with the French govern
ment by MI Rises, has been ratified by the Sc
nate or the United States. 1t follows Of course,
that a commission must be appointed to act upon
the claims. and make just distribute n Of the
funds. Upon this subject, the New York Anne
rican says
s.This will he the most important commission
which ever sat at Washington, regard being had
to the Latitude. of discretion that will probably be
confded to il. the amount Of the sum to be divid-
ed, and the much greater amount OF the claims
upon it New York. as largely interested 10
those claims, will undoubtedly furnish one com
missioner. Could not such a Nan as James Kent
be invited to take that placer"
The New Orleans Bee Of the 10th INST. states
that a large concourse of citizens had assembled
on the previous day, to witness the ascent of Mr..
Theodore in a balloon. The Initiation was very
imperfect. aud after several Intellectual attempts
to ascend, the eronaut was removed with sumo
little rapidity by his friends. IN order to avoid the
Indignation of the spectators. The balloon itself
then became the object of the popular fury, and
was soon demolished. A scene Of great disorder
ensued, and many blows were given, but no one
sustained serious injury. The arrival ola body
OF the police at length terminated the riot.
AT a large and respectable meeting of the citi-
zens Of the town. held at Brooke Lodge, on Fri
day evening, the Sd inst for the purpose of max
Ing arrangements for the celebration of the ap.
preaching Anniversary of the Birth of the i'm
mortal Washington, William A. Williams was
called to the Chair, and John $. Preston appoint
ed Secretary: Whereupon, the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed:-
Whereas we, the citizens of Alexandria.
should be wanting in respect to to the memo.
~ of that much loved and venerated man, just
" styied the :. Father of his Country were we
no. to unite with our fellow citizens throughout
this wide spread Republic IN doing nonor 10 the
Centennial Anniversary Of his suspicious Birth
Therefore,
hesolred. That a Committee Of three persons
be appointed % unite with the Committees OF the
OlNcrPnI SDCitIlpS OI Tue tONHs 10 mdhe tne Hc-
ces-ary arraf gements for the celebration of that
CAV. and thar it Is desirable that the order OF ar
ransement. which shalt be- adopted, be aunounc-
ed On or before the 10th inst.
The following gentlemen were then appointed
on the Cummn,rec:-Messrs. John A. Stewart,
James McNca and James Mckenzie.
Ga motion, the Chairman Of the meeting was
added to the Committe.
The following Resolutions were submitted,
and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we cordially approve of the
nomination ni the Washington Society Of Alex
and,ia. OF TmoMAs SEMMEs, Jr.. Esq to pro-
nounce an 0raunn on the approaching Birth day of
HIM who was first in war, first in peace, and
first. in the hearts of his countrvmen.'"
Resoired. That all the Societies of the town.
BE- invited to unite with US in the celebration.
Rescived, That it be recommended to The citi
lens generally. to close their doors, and suspend
their business for the day.
Eeyoiued. That the thanks Of the meeting b.
returned TO The Chairman and Secretary, for the
discharge Of Their respective duties.
Res llped. Thata copy of these proceedings be
handed to the editor Of the Alexandra Phenix
Gazette. for publication.
And the Meeting adjourned.
WM. A. WILLIAMS, Charm.
JOHN S. PREsroN, Sec'y.