Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-04
VIRGINIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA.

judgment.
VIRGINIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA.
We copy. from the Jefersonian, the proceed
ings adopted BY the Legislature Of Virginia. and
The commission to Mr. Leigh. who was deputed
to bear them to South Carolina. Ii will be seen
that these resolutions pledge the State Of Virgil
mia 10 take part with South Carolina, If Congress
fails so TO modify - the tariff acts, that thev will
no longer furnish cause of complaint to the PEG.
pie OF any particular State" upon condition that
South Carolina suspends the operation Of her
Ordinance until the close Of the next session OF
Congress.-Tslsgraph.
| We have read the Virginia resolutions, and
hnd no such pledge given as is stated above by
the Telegraph-nothing bearing the slightest re-
semble TO il. On the contrary, the South
CArolins proceedings are unequivocally con.
demned. 1t is strange that the Telegraph should
have made such material mistake.
The Chesapeake and Ohio CanaL-Jn our
, neishbnurhood (says the Wiliamsport Banner)
the work goes bravely on. aud little doubt seems
to be entertained Of the completion Of the whole
line now under contract, within, or about the
time required by the charter. The remarka.
bly, mild and open character Of the weather du
ring the winter has been favourable TO the pro-
faithfully aud diligently engaged. Some Of the
dirt sections consequently are nearly finished,
and many of the heavles. jobs are in a state Of
considerable forwardness. The aspect Of the
country, in the immediate vicinity Of the river
tor miles above aud below the town, is indeed
greatly changed, ihsomuch that it can scarcely
be recognized by those who have not lately visi.
ted the line; while the impulse given to the bust
ness Of this place by the construction Of the Ca.
nal near US is very visible aud the prospects Of
Will,ansport daily brighten.
On SATURDAY. last. Gen. THomAs. Of Louisiana,
to show his saIlantry and satisfy the House that
the frosis Of age had not cooled the feryOr Of his
feelings, offered resolution admitting females on
the floor. which was adopted. The House was,
in short :ime crowded, 10 the great ANNOYANCE
Of some Of the me@bers-one OF whom, we un-
.derS,ant, to turn the act into ridicue, sent for
and introduced the notorious Mrs. Royal, az the
only female he thought deserving of this special
favor, or Of the honor of place on the priveleg-
ed seats. This was not treating the worthy We
terau or his fellow Legislators with proper respect
Washington Chronicle.
On Gits.-It is rumored that the conduct of
solne high officers of the Government is under,
gong an investigat ton BY commission delegated
Tor that purpose by the Executive. Charges
have been preferred against them which serious.
~ inplicate their character. NJ. Noah. it is
said, is preparing TO establish press at Wash
ington To support the pre,en,ions OF Judge Nc.
Lean for the Presidency, or to take the place OF
The proprietor of the Globe. The author OF the
{. Spy in w ashngton'' is thought to be officer
of the Government Of high rank under the ad'
minislraliun. and and Is likely to lose his place
accordingly, G. Chron.
The Duel case. which has been going the
rounds of the papers. as having been heard be-
lure the Mayor, We have ascertained, by enquiry,
to have involved no duel at all, unless DISPOSE
tiun 10 6sht on one side. without corresponding
propensity on the other, can constitute the Of
fence. Ii seems that IA difference occurred be-
tw cen two young gentlemen-'' ore recently at.
tached 10 the navv.' and the ether "mcdcal
student from Virginia. The former demanded
an apology, and proposed as an alternative, the
blOOt.y aibtrament of sword or pistol-ieaYlng
lin compliance with the cauons Of chivalry) the
choice OF time, place aud weapon. to his aniaso.
mist. The latter took no notice OF this very
courteous invitations; and was, therefore. duly
.. ppsted" as a coward, with the addition of some
other epithets, which were far from compliment.
tary.
Reused by seeing his name in print, the Vir.
ginian called at the others lodgings. and con-
menced the application Of cane or horsewhIps
which led to some resistance and a scuffie. The
Mavor. before whom these transactions appear
cd IN evidence, bound over the CT devant naval
officer to the next Court, to answer the charge OF
challenging and posting. (which We believe arc
OOsh State Ps'sNH ~&t~sssli AVID also eouod over
the Vlrsnan upon charge Of assault and bat.
tery. Both, therefore, " i'll abide the decision Of
/ Court and Jury.-Phh Com. Chron.
NJ We are requested to announce SPENCER
| MoTrnom BALL 4sa candidate represent the County
of Fairfax in the next General Assembly Of Virgins
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