Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-08

causes why their charters should not be declared
void." have passed resolution calling upon
Masonic bodies-not to show cause why their
charters should not be declared void. IS has been
enormously stated 10 some Of the Boston papers
hut-"to appear at the next session and shew
cause why the prayer Of the petitioners should
should not be granted; or, in other words. to
show cause Why they should not be called upon
to defend their charters
General Ejeazer w Ripley will probably
succeed the late Mr.. johnston in the United
States Senate from Louisiana. Governor MI
Ter will be the prominent candidate in Missouri in
place of Mr.. Buckner.
The President al Lopel.-The Lowell Jour.
nal relates that newspaper containing copy Of
Major Downing's letter from Providence. was
handed to the General, after the procession was
over. He seemed to be much amused with the
Majors remarks relating to the anticipated dis
play Of the Lowell girls, and observed, Il be.
lieve the Major was right-there appeared to be
at least five thousand Of them!'
We learn frop the same source. that the Pre-.
sident was presented with glass Of rain rafer.
which fell from the clouds On the 9TH Of June,
1928. and which he tossed off with great appa
rent gusto. It was perfectly clear, possessing
all the refreshing qualities which are ascrbed to
pure spring wafer!
The U. s. ship Delaware was sent out Of the
Dry Dock at Norfolk, on Monday morning last.
The Herald SAYS
As an evidence Of the efficiency and despatch
with ~hich the public business is transacted ut
this Establishment, We will record the credItable
fact that the ship went into the Dock on Monday
17th June, since which, only eleren working
days have elapsed, during several OF which the
weather has been 80 Indictment as greatly TO i'm.
pede the operations, and yet, within that period,
, she has been thoroughly inspected from the keel
up; her copper taken of, all essential repair $
done to her buttom, re coppered, painted, and
will be discharged from the Dock this morning.
The Beacon states that her crew, Of 800 men,
are ready to gu on board, and that after taking in
her provision, and stores, she will be ready to
proceed to n. York to receive on board our new
Minister To France, Mr. LIVINGSTON. This ser.
vice being performed, she will join the Mediter-
ranea" uadron.
From Liberia. The editors Of the New York
Daily Advertiser are indebted to Mr.. Williams.
Lieutenant Governor, and M. Rogers, High
Sheriff of Liberia, who arrived ON Monday in the
ship Jupiter, for the following information:
The colony, at the time they left. contained
upward of 5000 Inhabitants, $50 dwelling hous
es, churches and meeting houses, viz Episco.
palians, Presby terians Methotists and Moravi.
ans; an academy and several schools The co.
lony is governed by governor, appointed by the
board Of managers at Washington; lieut.. goyee.
nor. and two councils. elected by the people,
! once in each year.
! L, is stated by our informant, that there are
only two persons in the 5000 who are ,ntelnper.
ate. Wheat and rye have not yet been tried
sufficiently to test the quality Of the growth; In.
dian corn grows we'll. but lessons in size, both
IN ear and stalk Almost all the vegetables Of
! this country grow we'll there. They have l schr.
! Of 60 tons. Of 40 tons, and Of 6 tons, belong.
ing to the place, and will soon build some others.
The natives in she interior lately have been very
quiet. The staples Of the country are rice, which
is plenty and good; cotton, which is spontaneous,
long and Of fine texture; person from the south
having undertaken to bring it to greater perfec.
! ton.
Messrs. Williams and Rogers will proceed to
Washington immediately, to confer with the board
of managers, on the proprety Of allowing the Co,
lonists to choose all their officers, and to make
such other alterations in their constitution as are
considered necessary. The place is very heal
thy.
In recent conversation with Mr.. DrRANT, he
informed US that the greatest rate of his travel