Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-02


will long tleplore his premature end.
On Sunday morning the 22d Septem-
Der, at Springfield, Virginia, after linger-
ing disease of nearly two years, which he bore
with Christian fortitude RichardP. Richardson,
Formerly of this place. aged thirty-eight years.
Our Administration are now in the singular
predicament of having their measures disap-
proved of by men OF all parties. The Balti-
more Wing has repeatedly ridiculed MIR. Ma
olson for not calling Congress at an earlier
day, SO fearful is that valorous editor that the
warlke feelings which he has endeavored to
excite will subside before the time fixed upon
for the meeting of the Legislature. The Au-
rora of Friday last contains doleful lamenta-
ton that we are soithout PILo7 or chart to
steer by, general torpor affecting every feol-
ing, and every man looking for orders to the
source 4vhenee orders SHOULD Proceed by a1t-
hointmen,." If our political barque, be really
destitute Of f,Rot in this tempestuous"
weather, every one must allow that our situa-
ton is not very promising; and little short OF
a miracle can preserve us from the shoals and
breakers by which we are surrounded.
One would suppose that such instances of
disquietude in his own political partizans,
would be sufficient to deter Mr.. Madison, or
indeed any man, from being guided in his con-
duct solely by regard to fleeting popularity.
He must perceive that there is set of politi
clans among US who are determined to disap-
prove ofevery measure not dictated BY them
selves. Seeing this, he cannot but despise the
insolent dctators and their furious declama-
tons; and, with single eye to the welfare OF
his country, pursue that course OF policy
which will ensure him the good vii! and ap-
probation Of all honest men, to whatever po-
litical sect they may happen to belong.
The Democratic papers are publishing with
great glee the assertion of London paper
| that the English cabinet have writer's engaged
| in this country to support their government.
For such silly falsehood, calculated erhress-
III for this side the atlantic, an English hire
ling is ample authority. In truth 1t is possible
some of our wise-acres may believe it they
who can believe in Mr.. Jeferson's superlative
wisdom, patriotism and infallibility, may be-
l;eve that or any other absurdity. however
| gross or glaring. But had the case been re-
versed--had tn e English printer said, the
French government has engaged writers In
this country-O what foul SANDER that
would have been: No true REPUBLICAN would
| have credited it for a moment
| 1t is rumoured that the Secretary of States
! answer to Mr.. Proudman's late dispatches is
| of pacific and satisfactory nature and that
[ Mr. P has taken his departure from Hamp'
ton Roads, direct for England.
W Y.Epening Post.
Mr.. PROUDMAN-:The kings special
| Messenger arrived in this city on Sunday las
from Washington, via Baltimore. Early on
| Monday morning he embarked on board the
Cleaner, capt. Bray, (who has been waiting
his rsturn from Philadelphia and lmmeqi
atcly set sail for Plymouth. The result OF MS
mission is supposed to have been favorable az
he has taken his departure for England an.
not to Admiral York's fleet as was supposea
| In case IF an unfayorable issue.