Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-14
GEoRcErowx, Jan 10.

GEORGETOWN, Jan 10.
.Another Fire!-Au old frame house on West
street. occupied by Mr.. Rabbit, shoemaker, was
DESTROYED by fire yesterday morning. between s
and 6 o'clock; cause not aSCertained. An nd
Joining frame house, occupied by Mrs. kirkwood,
was burnt. but a stop was soon put to the pro-
gfess of the flames.
The Union Hose Company from Washington
was conspicuous for activity and service. The
members deserve the thanks of the citizens Of
Georgetown for the %alacrity with which they have
always repaired to nnr aid.
The different Engine and Hose Companies be-
longing TO the town were also very active. and
more energy aud efficiency were manifested than
at the former fires.
III fortune seems to attend, or threatens to
pursue. our respected fellow-tOwnsman, Mr..
John White. After the attemp, to sci fire to his
house Oh High street, which was prevented BY a
timely discovery; he removed into West street,
and had only two or three days occupied the Sc.
cond house from that which was burnt yesterday
morning. Once burnt out and losing all he was
worth, and afterwards escaping twice very mar
rowiy, we think he has had his full share Of da-
mage as we'll as alarm; he ought now to enjoy a
little respite. Although he gets bis living BY
tire. he would sp doubt rather have it for a ser.
Vant than a master. 81
Distressing Hceident.-A woman named Arm
strong, belonging to Alexandra, was crossing the
river yesterday on the ice, near the Ferry route.
on the upper side Of the track, and, becoming
alarmed b. the wind blowing at the time, lost
her presence Of mind, and fell into the WATER
The ice giving way above, caused the track to be
closed, and caught her. BY which she was cut
nearly in two. Several persons were in compa-
ny or near at hand, who, after some difficulty.
succeeded 10 getting her out, but she was quite
dead. 1t is said she was coming to town on a vi
sit to her mother, and had a cart with TWO negro
women under her charge
The deceased was a native Of England. has
left a husband. a cooper by 'rade, living in Alex
andria, and four children.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan: 10.
A fine sorrei horse ran down Market street,
yesterday, in q style that would have delighted
Mr.. Osbaldeston, though he had a heavy dray at
his heels. When he cam alongside OF the mar
ket, the dray swept the whole breadth Of ne cart
way. carrying away boxes and every thing else
that lay there. A countryman. juggling quietly
dow the street, on a Lancaster looking horse,
heard the noise behind him, turned round TO see
the cause, and began to whip and kick. His beast
scampered, and made out to keep a few feet ahead;
but could not gain ground enough to allow time
for turning into one of the cross streets until he
came to Fifth; when he and his rider escaped
from the perilous race. which had Afforded az much
amusement to Market street az did John GiIpin's
ANGUS flight to the good people of lsiington.
HARRIsBuRe, Pa. Jan. 10.
The Convention for the nomination of Gov.
ernor, in opposition 10 Governor Wolf. met yes
terday at the Court House, and-~as organized
by appointing bsetor Foulk. Of Carlisle, Presi.
dent, with two Vice Presidents, &c. To day
they nominated, almost unanimously. John An
drew Shulze for that office, - sink or swim;' as
one of the members said, when his name was call
ed to answer 8. who he was for. ".' John Andrew
sink or swim"
New YoRK, Jan. II.
Rerenge.-Sone days since, the Albany Re-
gency turned the Mayer of Albany, Francis
BloodgOod, Esq. out of Office. Since that event,
upon the principle, probably, that one good turn
another, we learn that Mr.. Blocdgood
has turned a number of poor men out Of doors.-
following is the official account of the last
turnout
a Card-Francis Bloodgcod, Esq. late May
" Of this city. has this evening liberated all the
lebtors confined in the Jail Of the city and coun-
y Of Albany, by paying the amounts Of the debts
or which they were confined.
GARRIT HOGAN,
.dbany, Jan. 9TH, 1882. Tailor.
BosToN, January g,
= The lad named Miller Smell was tried st the