Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-27

urday states, that on the preceding night, the
wife of the Cashier of the Scituate Bank was
alarmed by the noise made by person who
had entered the apartment where she and her
husband lodged. She inquired what he wanted!
He REPLIED Andre1o Jackson a0ants the keys OF
the Bank-keep still, and you shall not be hurt"
She Immediately awoke her husband, who in
uuired what he wanted. The anwer was the
same" Andrew Jackson 1oants the keys Of the
Bank" The Cashier, however, deemlng 1t an
unsuitable hour for the surrendry, elevated his
voice to such tone of remonstrance that the
protested agent of government made off. He
''took the responsibility" of carrying with him
the pocket book of the Cashier, containing $40,
together with a gold watch, and mounting a
high melted charger that he had procured from
a neighboring stable he made the best of his way
for Cransfort where he turned the horse loose,
and trusted for the residue of his peregrlna-
tons, to the speed Of shank's mare.
Although the demand upon the Cashier was
made in the name of the Greatest and BesteSt
and although the Head of the Kitchen is usual
ly the fiscal agent ofthe government in its opera
tons upon the currency, yet we are quite sure
that he was at Washington, and not at Scltuate,
on Friday night independently of this abb,
we learn that person formerly of Sctuate,
now residing at Providence, has been arrested,
and having failed to produce vouchers from
the Old Roman to authorize his responsibility, has
been committed to the "donjOn keep"-N. Y. Com.
A fellow named Small, was arrested in BOs-
ton few days since for robbing gentleman
of his pocket book at the Jackson meeting at
Faneuil Hall of money and negotiable notes to
the amount of $4,000. He was committed for
want Of bail. The gentleman went to the meet
ing we presume, to approve Of the removal OF
the deposites; but he will probably disopprore
of the practical application in his case
N. Y Courier.
Brig Rupee.-We noticed on Wednesday the
fact that Capt. Webster of the brig Rupee, Of
Salem recently arrived at Boston from Bombay,
was safe, his vessel having been blown off the
coast of Africa, on the 2Sth of May last while he
was on shore at Lamo, transacting business with
Amer Byn Laid, an Arab scheick. The fate OF
Capt. Webster has been shrouded in much
uncertainty; it was generally supposed that he
had persisted, and his interesting family and
friends had prepared their minds for so sad an
affection.
The Salem Register Of Thursday publishes a
letter from the master, dated at Lamo, Nov. "a,
to bis owners detailing the particulars of his
case, at the conclusion of which he says-"I
am also induced to remain here few days lon
ger, as a vessel belonging TO His Highness, the
Imaum is expected here daily, from Bombay,
and am in hopes of hearing of the fate of my
terday, and brings information ofthe American
sloop of war Peacock, having been at Muscat,
and that treaty ofcommerce has been arrang-
ed, a copy Of which understand is forwarded
to Zanzibar by the Dow that brings this"
". y. Com. ADV.
The Kembles.-It will be perceived, under the
proper head that these accomplished perform
ers are under contract for final engagement
at the fremont House, and if rumor be credit
ed in this instance it is to be their final engage
ment in this country. 1t is said that Miss KEN
BILE is to take, in this city her final leave of dra
matte life. They have been justly admired by
our audiences, as two of the most finished per-
formers, who ever appeared together on our
boards. Their arrival on this side of the Allan
tic constitutes an era in the dramatic history of
the COMMUNICATION CentineI.
Presence of Dhnd.-There are but few indv-
duals who exhibit any extraordinary degree of
presence OF mind, amid scenes ofneXpected and
imminent peril. This is quality which seems
to be denied to the greater part of the human
race. Sudden danger has the effect Of para
Lying all the faculties, and, like the tabled en-
chanters wand, instantaneously deprives the
athletic man of his strength, and the wise one of
his mental powers. Presence of mind is qua
lily which cannot be acquired: it must be con-
Ierred by nature, and commands admiration
whenever it is exhibited. 1t is q kind of intui-
tive wisdom, which instructively prompts tspos-
SCISSOR Immediately to adopt extraordinary, and
perhaps the only measures, which can save him
from apparently inevitable destruction.
Some Of our readers may recollect the anec-
dote OF lady in Bengal who, in company with
several friends, was RECALLING in an arbor, when
a rustling was heard among the bushes, and an
enormous tiger was seen crouching within few
feet ready to make his unerring spring The
dreadful fate of some of the party seemed inc
this young lady, who perhaps, in
other circumstances would have tainted at the
sight of blood or screamed at the approach of
a harmless spider suddenly snatched her para
sol, and opened it full in the monsters face, who
terrified at such an unexpected reception, fled
bowling away, and sought refuge in the depth
Of jungle!
Mr. A., a gentleman residing in New
Hampshire, was once, accompanied by two in
attempting to cross the Merrimac ri
YER on the ice; but when they had nearly reach