Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-18
ALEXANDRIA, ID. c.
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 10, 1883.

that an examination Of the sentiments expressed
throughout the country on the 4th Of July would
show degree Of subserviency to leaders and an
aptitude to man-,corship. any thing but credlta'
bic to the national character. The observation
might have been broader aud more general IN It's
design, and it would have been sustained by
facts There is great weekly and hourly waste
of breath, and consumption Of time, in taking
about freedom and Independence, and all that
sort Of thing, when, in truth, the very people
who are loudest and most open mouthed when
mere words are involved, are often the verlest
fawners, sycophants and toad eaters in practice,
or when they have an opportunity TO sroVe'' that
are to be found any where. True moral rectl-
tude and independence-an independence which
scorns to court the smiles and disdains to fear
the frowns of any man, or set OF men, IS Tar
from being noisy. clustering, or fact'ous.-lt
pursues the even tenor Of its way-not turning
either to the right hand or the left to deal with
its enemies or receive the gratu'ations Of its
friends-and wins at last, though it may occa-
sionally be slandered and abused, universal es-
teen. Such is the independence which is genu-
inc, noble-which commands respect even from
those who might be interested in depressing Its
display.
The abridged Life of the German Poet and
Hero, Korner, which we have copied in to-day's
paper, will be read with universal interest, as an
exhibition Of character singularly original, ro-
mantle add noble. His name has become familiar
h the literary world, and is destined to descend to
posterity connected with those of the great and
good who went before and followed after him.
Ne. Webster arrived at Baltimore on Monday
.evening from the West, via the Su,quehanna
R,l road and left there the next morning in the
steamboat line for the Eastward. He appeared
much fatgued from the long journey he has taken,
but has spoken with great admiration Of the high
state Of Improvement aud prosperity OF the coun-
try through which he travelled, aud OF the great
courtesy and kindness extended towards him
from all classes Of citizens.
A Madrid paper Of May asth, received at N.
York, contains the melancholy news Of the death
Of Charles S. Walsh. Esq Secretary Of Lega-
ton of the United States at Madrid. at the age
Of So He died on his way to Vaencia from
that city, being on a journey for the benefit OF
his health.
In the Jail at 4. Greenwich, r. l.. man OF
incorporate habits, who was confined for breach
of the peace, Killed himself by drinking plot
of raw brandy. He suspended bottle by q
string from the Jail window, and some friend fill
ed it The jailor heard his groans. aud found
him in commissions. He survived the draught but
two hours and half.
We learn from the Belfast Journal that ves-
sci has arrived at Castine from New Orleans with
the cholera on board. 1t is stated that two per-
sons died on the passage, and one since the ar.
rival Of the vessel at Castine.
.Riot.-We understand there have been We.
~ serious riots in Bangor, Maine, within a
few DAYS, between the Irish and the Americans
-one or more lives we're lost. The militia were
called out; but the-nullies prevailed against all
law, civil and military.
French Treaty Claims. The following para.
srdph from the Washington G'obe contains infOr'
nation OF interest to persons concerned in claims
under the Treaty with France:-
The Board of Commissioners, under the act
Of Congress to carry into effect the late Treaty
with France, having disposed Of all the memori,
ais before them, adjourned on Saturday last to
meet again on the Sd Monday in October. The
Board have been, we understand, very laborious.
~ engaged, having acted upon more than two
thousand memorials. Itpay be interesting to
those concerned, who are at distance. to know
that those cases which have been suspended on
the question Of salvage, have been duly examin-
ed; and after mature deliberation, have been Or
dered to be received-known to the claimants as
No. 81; and likewise those cases which were
suspended on the question Of compromise. were
ordered TO be received-known as No. As.
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