Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-17
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The comet has been already seen at Gibraltar
letter received in London, states, "a consi'le-
rabe portion of the tail of the comet was visible to
the inhabitants in these parts. The cometltselt
was not seen, but direction was found to be nor
thery, so that we may soon expect this celestial
visitor"
A new magazine in direct opposition to Black
wood. is about to be started at Edinburgh. Mr..
Tait that city, announces, as Editor, that twill
be supported by great abilities on the Wbig or Re.
form side Of politics.
A letter dated Savannah, March 9Th, says
81 am now fully satisfied, that the cropof cotton
from our State alone viii be 100000 Uplands.
We know of 1900 exported and received "
The NuIifers have the unquestonable autho-
rity of Jeterson's name for their theory. 1t re-
mains to b. seen if his name, great as it is, can
un>ettle public adherence for the doctrine it is
quoted to sustain.
HOuses .1Rou.--A Cincinnati paper states, on
the authority of a gentleman of unquestionable ve-
racity, that no, less than sixty nine houses were
seen floating down the Ohio river in the course of
a single daN, during the late food.
THE 7ariG:-It is said that private letters from
Washington were received at Charleston on Sum
day, stating that the Virginia delegation had de-
termined, in the event of Mr.. Clay's resolution
passing, TO return to their constituents, and that
the Georgia. Alabama and South Carolina mem
bers would pursue the same course.-SaUannah
Georgian.
We give no credit to the above rumor. Some
of the more violent members might take the
course indicated, but no member of Congress
from the South. who did not permi: his passion
to .. mantle his clearer reasnn." would. Ia the
event anticipated, secede from Congress and
abandon his duty.
The Newark Daily Advertiser, noticing the
debate in the Senate of the UniIed States. re.
marks" We have read with much pleasure the
speech of Mr. Dickerson. of thus state, which Is
charac terized by good sense and extensive infor-
nation Viz. d., il Is known. IL one OF those
singular politicians who support Mr.. Gays Prn-
clpies and Gen. Jackson's person.
Let Georgia ask herself whether the game is
the Indians have not checked the action of the
State NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. their miserable strip
Of land is worth quarreIIIns about and keeping
alive the hopes Of open and concealed traitors,
that this Union can be broken down. If Geor-
gia is wise, tranquil and patient, justice will be
done her, and the fanatics will be due omitted.
~ Y Courier.
The Communicative differences in this So
ciety which at one time were alarming, we are
happy to state have been amicabIy settled by the
parties. The interest Of the discontinued, who
will leave the society, has been purchased on
fair terms by the Messrs. Rapp and those who
sided with them. The society will be conduct
ed as heretofore, and it is hoped no tonnt Leon
NAV ever again worm himself into its bosom, IN
order to create dissension and distrust.
Bearer Argus.
Cure for the Gom.-'. Pray, Mr.. Abernethy.
what is cure for the gout?" was the question
of an INDECENT and luxurious citizen. "LIve
upon a sixpence day, and earn it," was the
pithy reply.