Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-12


Advertiser describes the following curious scene
upon the first appearance Of the Kembles in that
city.
Some interruption to the play took place, IN
consequence Of few Kisses, that were occasion
ally heard from two or three persons only. Mr..
Kembe being evidently annoyed at their rePeu'
ton, came forward, and in gentlemanlike man.
ner inanired the cause, and whether the audience
wished him to proceed.
Amidst the confusion which arose upon this.
person in the pit assigned as the reason for the
Kissing, that the Manager had told HIM. that Mr..
Kemble had used the word contemplate, In speak.
ing Of the House ON the first night Of his appear.
ance.
Mr.. KembIe at once asserted that if the Mana.
ger had said so it was untruth, but that he did
not believe he had said so.
Mr. Duffy then came forward and denied that
he had said so, but alleged that Mr.. Kemble had
remarked be did not think il ,oorth t0hile playing
to such houses, as that on the first night.
Mr. Kemble then asked the person 1t he was
satisfied. What answer We returned we know
not But certainly the proceeding was disgrace
full.
Mr.. Kembe has q right to think the small sum
received the first night insufficient. il he chooses
most certainly, and we think he is not to be Mss
ed for thinking SO. The interruption was not only
annoying to him, but to the audience, -and
more fashionable and intellectual one never as
sembled within the Theatre.
The affair looked like an attempt to hiss him
down, and If such ,cas the plan. it met with
most signal defeat, both in Mr.. Kemble's open,
frank and gentlemanIike conduct, and in the dis.
appreciation Of the audience, who admired and
supported him. ALBANY Daily ddrerf'ser.
The vay they do things in Ne'0 York we
learn from the New York papers that joint meet
ing Of the two Houses of the Common Council
was lately held in that city, to make certain ap-
pontments to Office. A very spirited debate en-
sued, in which an Alderman, named Monroe, a
nephew of the late President, poured out whole
bfoadsides of eloquence. We quote from the
report of the Journal Of Commerce.
Alderman Monroe declared that the rights OF
the people were not be nfringed upon; and should
not so long as he could raise his voice IN support
of them. IA loud cheer burst from various parts
of the now closely crowded chamber, the sup
preston of which cost the President and the High
Constable considerable effort) My republican
principles. continued the gentleman. have been
handed down to me by my ancestors; they have
renamed in my possession pure, undim'nIsheo
and unsullied, and with the blessing OF pro'l-
deace, | will transmit to them those who have vet
to fnllow under my name and in my path, when the
burning anxieties of this life shall have passed
away. Mr.. Hayes give me glass OF water
The High Constable accordingly did 50.
Alderman Palmer inquired what question was
before the Board.
Alderman Monroe said he should come to
directly.
Alderman Varian called TO order.
Alderman Monroe said the people ought to
know what was gong forward.
Alderman Quackenboss enquired il the Board
we're not wasting time.
The Chairman urgently requested Alderman
Monroe to sit down, but he refused. When my
political principles The said) are involved. shall
not hesitate TO take up any gauntlet which may
be thrown down for my acceptance, from what
soever quarter it may come, or however bolster
Gus or threatening may be the aspects which &C.
company it; and which,
(Ths Speaker was here interrupted by heavy
discharge of rockets sq,ibs, and other prepare
tions Of gaapowdsr, ,rhich ,cere discharged un.
der the mindoWs Of the Usstern extremity Of the
Hall
Alderman Titus awaited himself of this brief
suspension Of the proceedings, oceasioned by the
explosion, to move for the instantaneous adjourn
ment Of the Board.
Alderman Monroe called for the ayes and noes;
which being taken, thirteen members voted IN
the affirmative, and eleven in the negative.
The Board adjourned sine die.
We find the following particulars Of the de.
lection Of an extensive robbery, in the New York
Commercial:-
Robbery at New Orlems.-On the night Of
the 9th OF June, the jeweIry store Of Mr.. Louis
Muh, of New Orleans was broken open, and
watches and articles Of jewelry stolen and
carried of to the amount Of about fifteen thousand
dollars Advices Of the felony were forwarded
to this city, and High Constable Hays retained
in the cause Of the sufferer. Accordingly, sharp
look out was kept upon all suspicious persons ar.
irving from New Orleans. On yesterday the son
Of the High Constable, and Mr., Sparks proceeded
on board the ship Newark, which arrived on Sun.
day from New Orleans. and was lying at Quar-
-. Lao.