Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1804-09-28
FROM THE [Bost.l REPERToRY,

airs 1escots. and as such are liable TO be
dethroned by violence. The people are
slaves, Labelled on CT with the titles OF sove-
reignty, governed not by force, bat by
whln, prejudice and passion. Nothing
is easier than to excite popular synapathies
and passions, nothing SO difficult to control,
noshlng SO cruel, unjust or violent. We
are fast approaching the evils Of such a
state, and the nearer we come the more IN
sensible we grow. Dangers, that once
would have armed us are grown fantiilr ];
and we drive from our thoughts what up
braids our negligence. The frequent vio-
lation OF known principles has already more
than half fitted Us Tor the scourge OF prac-
teal democracy FOR when that spirit, which
kindles at the first attempt to roo Us OF our
rights. loses its tone, nothing but the form,
the mere ceremony of slipping on the col
lar and swapping the lock remains TO be
done. At this time Mr.. Jefferson himself
is nothing less than the head Of a democra-
tic club, and the constitution little more
than It's resolutions. His administration
is as much at war with the very principle
ofall free governments. as his private lie
IS with the rules Of virtue, if the constitu-
ton is to be the test IL one case, and the BIZ
bic the other.
Tee system Of turning men out Of Office
for difference OF opinloa was begun by
Mr.. Jefferson, an,. he alone is answerable
for Its consequences. The mischief q this
systematic operation is inc4lculable and In
durable. | m!eht here d,geil upon The a.
busive and unconstitutional practice OF Gre
ating vacancies to Gil them; upon the MUS
ticc done to individuals, their merits and
services, and upon the characters OF those
who fll their places; but this is not SO
much 10 my purpose as 10 show TIC hosti-
lity Of the present administration TO any
torya of free government. Upon this plan
the President of the United States pa s
himself necessarily at the lead OF a faction,
composed otail those VINO expece favor or
reward. His personal character is the only
question OF moment to those who arc pa
triots by trade. Their business is 50 study
his weakness, 80 m.nister to his vices, and
to forward bis plans 81 ambition. They
well know the only condition upon which
lie sill give, and trey can receive, and as
al depends upon their success, they Will
be zeaicrs Is ne van! Is he sriaec il
science? Is be s.udious Of literary fame
Authors from Castle William dedicate
their books 10 him, aud arr noticed with
kindness. All the CRIBS and insects Of IA
tnral history rise on new wings, aid buz
their applause IN bis ear. New specics IN
all the kingdoms Of nature, are discovered
for his amusement. Does he cheat his
neighbour with dexterity ? LIT Gabriel Jones
answer. This is precious fact 70 rcgues;
they eventually become his friends upon
principle. Docs he wish to destroy she
fame of rival The pillory and the jail
are robbed TO furnish men Cor the work.
Old offenders who would not finch even
wilSn Washington was pointed out for
their object, fagitives from justice, the out
casts of society. and the disgrace q it,
must constitute tie rretorian BAND in revo-
lutionary times. they vii! be loyal 10 the
man, who VII, protect and reward theta
and the natural encgy oi the governments
that has strehgth enough to execute lis
laws. If such man Is President what
have they to fear? If such 8 man is not
President what have tney not 10 fear
Well may such men call an honest admin
stratlon tie reign OF terror always lho't
there VS. great proprie,v IN the application.
Is ne Joseph Surface in Uoysis Wny
Should not 49, and ana De
his friends.
This systen, applies itself to all the
weakness The passions, ard vices Of she ha-
man nature. To sorae it comes in the
shape OF a bride. 4 nss IS in Office, or
wants one, who has protested ses,iEnents
opposed to these who can give and take