Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-02-07

prrrose, sometimes permits the guilty and the
god like to be scourged. General calamities
and national evils must effect all, for there can
be no distinction Of persons. We are not to
reason against these dispensations-i; is enough
Tor u 10 know that thew are SO, and to bow in re-
signa;iOn to the will Of an allwise controller Of
the universe.
The ''pestience that waiketh in on-day,"
is among the most Appalling of all caamities which
can petal a people. To others there seems to be
some check or preseryalive, but against this, hu-
man ingenuity can at best raise hut feebeand i'm
perfect barriers. And now this pestilence has
put on two-fold terrors, but adopting new
form, and extending its ra,ages over half the
world. The scholar calls to mind the plague at
Athens. and the fever al Florence. The more
modern reader cannot fail to remember the plague
at London as related by DE Foe, and Bruckden
Browns account Of the yellow lever in Phiadel-
peia. Soul-harrowing however, as are the state
ments Of Thucydides, Boccacio's, De Foe and
Brown, they fall short Of the reality Of what is
happening from the ravases OF the Cholera in our
day in Asia and Europe.
The last arrival from England brings the most
alarming accounts of the spread Of this destruc-
tive disease. 1t has now firm hold in that coun.
try. and will traverse the kingdom from one end
TO the other. In this state of affairs it is the part
Of prudence with Us to adopt every measure at
precautisn to prevent its introduction on this
continent. The constant intercourse carried on
with Great Britain, renders it almost certain
that unless something done and that shortly too,
We shall have the destroyer stalking over our own
land To avert such calamity, the arm of the
Goyernment should be extended. This subject
b.. alreadv been referred to Committee of the
II use Of Representatives, and we trust will re.
Oe'e the immediate attention of that committee
After adopting the proper and energetic measures
OF caution which experience points out as likely
10 be most eficacious, We can await the result
with patient resignation. To do otherwise, would
display criminal negligence and cruel inattention.
The English press has paid many. and in some
instances deserved compliments, to the Presi-
dents last message. 1t gi,esus great pleasure
to see this paper of our Chief Magistrate rebound
abroad to the honor and credit Of the Nation.
Throughout the country steps will be taken to
celebrate the Centennial Anniversary Of GEoReE
W'sHISeroS's Birth day, with marks Of honor
and respect Our town will not be behind its
nelshbors. The propriety Of the Washington
L"dge's lover whom Washington himself presid
edl taking some par, in the ceremonies of the day
has been recommendation soon "a the differ.
snt Societies appoint their Committees. we would
suggest ting proprietyy OF the several Committees
an'tins ::and acting together.
Senate Of Tirgiaia--In consequence Of the
temporary i'll health Of the Hon. VIM c. Holt,
Speaker Of the Senate, General Dade, has been
elected Speaker pro. TEN. of that body.
A convention Of the members Of the Alabama
Legislature was held previous to adjournment. 12
senator's and 46 representatives present. Reso-
innons we're passed recommending Andrew Jack
son tor reelection. aud nominating Philip p Bar.
oour Tor Vice President A ticket tor electors
Vas nominated, and six delegates appointed to al
Tend the Baltimore convention in May next.
~ The proceedings Of Washington Lodge !
y, will appear in our next.
Select Committee Of the House Of Represen-
ah'es Of one member from each Of the States of
NE Union, for the purpose Of making arrange
ments tor celebrating the Centennial Birth Day
Of GEORGE WASHlNGTON:-
:. Messrs. Thomas. of Louisiana; Anderson, of
Mame; Hubbard. OF New Hampshire; Adams,
Massachusetts,; Burgess, of r. Island; Hun
Shgton, ct Connecticut; Hunt, of Vermont;
Ss%Oreleng. Of N. York; Lewis, Condict. Of
~ Jersey; Muhlenburg, of Pennsylvania, Mil
,san, OF Delaware; Howard, Of Maryland; Nc
0oy, Of Virginia; Hail. Of n. Carolina, Draw.
700, v Of South Carolina; Thompson. Of Georgia;
w'ekhae. Of Kentucky; Bell, Of Tennessee;
lance, of Ohio; Boon. OF Indiana; Pummer, OF
sss'ssIPpi; Duncan, Of Illinois; Clay, of Alabs, /,
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