Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-28

caIumny. and all the scurrity Of bllingssate- 1t
makhs no difference how long he may have been
in their service, what sacrifices Of hon our, integ
rify or conscience he may have been induced to
make for the promotion Of their interests -The
simple fact that he withdraws from Jackson cam
cells the whole action, and he is denounced as
traitor, and, what is worse, federalist
From Jamaica. We have this morning (says
the New York Commercially Kingston, Jamaica,
papers to the lst Of May, brought by the brig
Lawrence, in 10 days from Kingston. ;
The Earl of Belmore having been called from
the government of Jamaica, splendid military
ball was given to his Countess, at Kingston. on
the ed Of April. The Countess having been
toasted with four times four, and the Earl with
nine times nine, the latter made feeling and APP
propriate address for the kindness which had ev.
err been extended to him since called to the 60
! vernment of that island The editor OF the Cou.
rant SAYS, Lord Belmote has been withdrawn be-
cause he was considered too good Governor for
| them. a. $685.
On the 81 of April petition, numerously sign
ed, was presented to the Colonial Assembly, set
ting forth that the late bloody aud unnatural re-
belion had been caused by the Wesleyans and
Baptists, and praying that all the members OF
these denominations may be transported from the
island!
A committee on the subject Of the late rebel
lion reported on the same days, series OF reso-
buttons which are to be transmitted to the King,
They express decided opinion that 4 the insur-
rection was caused BY the sectarlan Missionaries.
| Bitter complaints are made as to the financial
condition of the colony. Extraordinary means
must be resorted to, for meeting the exlgences
! of the State Coinages Of small Checks to the
amount of so, OO0I have already been issued
All the extra taxation which they can impose,
will not meet one third Of the expenses Of The
State. The suspension of payment of all debts,
save the taxes. for one year is recommended.
The Rev. Messrs. Knibbs, and Gardiner. Bap-
fist Missionaries on the North side. have arrived
been compelled to quit the country parts OF the
.island-~hich,, the Courant tauntinsly remarks,
have become too hot for them.
In order to create alarm among the people,
and increase the prejudces against the Missiona-
ries, rumors were circulated in the papers, that
the slaves had it in contemplation to commit fur:
Their excuses during the Easter hoy-days.
Three affairs of honor are noticed in the Ceu-
rant of April T, in neither of which was any
blood let. In the first, after three exchanges OF
shots. the seconds, becoming tired OF waiting IN
terfered and made the matter up.
The second was between Mr.. Faulkes, and
Mr.. Hilton-sun Of Gen. Hilton. The quarrel
originated at the Ball given to lady Belmore A
meeting was the consequence; shots were ex-
changed, when Mr.. F. declared himself satisfied.
The Chip of the old block replied then am equal
ly so tried to shoot you, but as you say You are
satisfied, and our friends insist upon our shaking
hands, why here il goes. The third affair was
prevented by an arrest of the parties while Oh
their way to the field. "a, :; .,..,... ..
On the 9th of April, MIR. Beaumont complain
ed in the Assembly, that the Council had delibe.
rately and Intentionally nsulted that body, by
refusing to open its doors to committee, going
to the Council with message. 1t was, he said,
the second offence of the kind; and he gave no
tice that on the next arrival of message from the
Council, he should move to. close the doors, and
refuse to receive it.
Mr.. Beaumont on the same day gave notice,
that he should move for return from all the
newspapers on the island. of the amount OF their
receipts for the last seven years He said that II
would be seen that some OF them had been recev'
ing R6OOO or $1,000 per annum from the public.
i for services which they ought TO render for moth
Ing. 49,,
One hundred and fifty suineas have been vot
ed for a sword. to be presented to COmmodol
Farquhar, for his conduct during the late rebel
lion.
The legislature adjourned on the 2sth of April.
Another report on the late rebellion was made
by committee on, that day, They attribute il
Jointly to the measures of the parent government
in favor Of the slaves, and the conduct of the Mis-
sionaries. The damages done by the late insur.
recop. Independently Of the loss of life. is est.
mated at FL, IL 1, 628-to which is added the sum
af Gigs, 900, the expenses ofsuPpressiug it. =.
Keeue, all old favorite with the New Workers,
!; and Edelmann, another vocalist, are about en-
barking for the United States.
On the closing of the session of the Legislature,
addresses were interchanged between the two