Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-27


al depth Of water which fell last week, made up
from accurate observations.
10 reply to an enquiry from a correspondent,
we can only say, that the opinion is still conf.
IDENTIFY entertained that a most vigorous effort
will be made to eject Mr.. Mercer from his situa-
ton as President Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company, and that Major Eaton is the
individual designated, By those who are engaged
in this effort, to succeed him. 1t is not at all
supposed, however, that success will attend this
singular movement
We need hardly say that, in our humble OPT
Mon. the wel.written article headed Daniel
Webster" does no more than justice to that dis
tin,ui,hed orator and statesman, whose charac.
ter and fame ought, indeed, to be dear to every
American.
TheCholera appears to be gradually retraeing
its steps. 1t now exists in New Orleans, ST.
Louis, Nashville, and Cincinnati. We regret
to perceive, also, that the Board Of Health Of
Wheeling (Va.) announce that sixteen cases have
occurred there, seven of which have proved Ia
hl. Already the cautions given last year with
regard to diet, clo,hiDg. exposure, &C., are re.
newed aud urged. Town authorities should eve-
ry where now be active and in earnest.
at seems certain" says Niles Register,
=. that we are to have Travelling Cabinet. -
Nov do not mention that, we pray thee. "Tra-
yelling Cabinets" were only talked Of during
Mr.. Adams administration! 1t was then our
OK tina, gored their bull NoW-but it's no mat
ter. o! that we were Vicar of Bray!
Mr. Adams. the editor Of the Boston Cent?.
mel. being rudely accoste by person, notorious
in this part Of the country, named S. l.. Fair.
field, very properly knocked him down, using his
fist adroi,y and effectua!iy. Mr.. A had insert
ed an article in his paper complaining ct itlne-
rant subscription gatherers, who go about pro-
curing subscribers to magazines, &c. &c, to the
ANNOYANCE of families-and for this offence was
called "a villain" by this Mr.. Fairfield, who
received. very properly. punishment on the spot
We have heretofore remarked with pleasure
the favorable change that has taken place in the
general tone and manner Of the American Press,
since the result of the last Presidential Election
There a,e slaring exceptions to the observation:
such. for instance,-proh pudor!-as the GIobe-
the " Official Government Journal" There, in.
deed, even yet the parasites Of power
civ cp.ta
and need no venomed dagger while they write.
There, (wth quill noisy and so vain,
We almost hear the goose it clothed com-lain,)
Where each pack scribe as hate or interest burns,
Toad, or toad eater, stains the page ny turns.
lists" in Washington, seem to have foundation
in fact. In the National Intelligencer of Satur.
day appears note signed BY James Nj. Bryant,
in which he says:
have understood that report has been cir
cuated in this city, that | am one OF the s'gners
of a memorial which has been placed before the
President, requesting the dismissal OF number
of the Clerks now in the employ of the Govern
ment | feel ,nsulted and indignant at charge
of this description; aud those Who know me will
readily believe that avn one OF the last indivi-
duals 10 whom any person would dare to present
such document for signature Having learned
that all those in the public Offices sho are pos
sessed Of any talent, education, or moral worth,
are amongst the prescribed, | am proud enough
to believe that my name is upon the list, and that
this has created the Misrepresentation.
The Baltimore Patriot Of Friday says:-
Elk. Lieutenant RANDOLPH came passenger yes
terday in the Norfolk Steam. Boat, until she met
the Philadelphia boat, in which he proceeded for
that city. We have heard it stated that he has
been invited to Join bis klnsman, John Randolph,
on tour to Europe, and that they will both sail
in the first packet.
The Baltimore Republican says
r. b. RANpoLpH.- notorious individual
came passenger yesterday in the Norfolk Steam
Boat until she met the Boat from this city. on
board Of which he took passage for Philadelphia
without coming to our city. H,sperhapS as 'ceH
that he did not risi Baltimore (!)
Messrs Key and Bddle. Of Philadelphia have