Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-05-27
TO shew
The very age and body ofthe time,
His form and pressure"

Ills form ana pressure.
Mankind are in general prone TO do ho-
mage to those whom they xthiak would be
of advantage to them, either in promoting
their interest, or 10 rescuiDg their names
from state Of oblivion, and placing them
along side our heroes and statesmen. ln
This republican country, where all men are
declared TO be free and equal-w here they
say the same attention and respect will be
paid to the claims Of the meanest citizen
as 10 the most illustrious-wbere there are
no lords or mobiles for us to bow down to
and reverence, lit would hardly be ex.
pected that one OF her sons, who had only
done bis duty-who bad fought for bis
country, because she needed bis assist
ancs-who had gained her battles, for
which she is gratetui-that he should be
thus sought after, courted and extolled.
-'Ye gods, it doth amaze me
A man of snch fiery temper should
SO get the start Of the majestic world,
And bear the palm alone
The folly which I have mentioned, is
one OF the most fashionable among The long
list OF human imperfections; and, indeed,
wonder that The fashionable world have
80 long submitted 70 principle, which is
so directly opposite TO all our boosted re-
publican feelings. But self interest, and
love OF having ones sell coupled with the
great men of the nation, completely over.
come all these seeming obstacles, and rem
der Us in the end the favorers of aristocra-
cy. instead of being the defenders Of de-
mocracy. What is still more wonderful;
those who are considered as the very mar
row Of republicanism, are the leaders in
tbi. farce, this apeing Of Royalty. Should
a certain gentleman from Washington hap
pen TO come down-.svern doors are
thiJnged-people run TO view the prodi-
gy-the sold stauneh republican," hustle
lip. walk 10 the corners, hold " confab'';
in short, the ear every where meets with
thsenlivsnius scund--tbe generals come!
He walks up street; many an anxious
glance is cast upon him, and men whom he
never saw, whom he perhaps never would
care OF seeing sgain--the sticklers after
pure democrscy"-these very men made
their obeisance to man, VINO considered
them as "the idle wind which be respects
not" Such is actually the case, and it
should cause the blush TO come upon every
American cheek. Would to heavea that
my countrymen would be animated with
the upsulIied feelings which filed the
breast OF the beloved Washington and his
compatriots; that they would keep unsul-
lied the same principles which he wished
them 10 imbibe:-then should we, indeed.
see the g era of good feelings" revive, and
every attempt Of the nature which ] have
attempted to describe. repulsed with in
digna,iou by a yirtuous and happy people.
We learn from the Pensacola Gazette,
that the seat of government from West
Florida is about to be removed from ST..
Augustine 10 the town Of Tallahassee
Steps have been taken to have the town re.
gulsrly laid out in lois and streets, so that
buildings may be permanently erected
The legislative council is 10 meet on the
FIRST Tuesday of November next, at the
new seat of government.
Phila. PGper.
TREMEND0TIS ALARM