Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-14
THURSDAY, APRIL IA, 1925.

deceSSor, 10 partake OF fuDnc Dihher, is u
manifestation of esteem for their private cha
racter; gratitude for their public services; con-
fidence in the integrity and capacity OF the
one, and appreciation of the finished political
course of the other.
Yesterday was the appointed day-and de.
Gghtful one it was. The air was still and mild,
and scarcely cloud was visible.
With the utmost sincerity, we express our
regret, that the venerable Monroe could not
attend. We learn that the unrestored health
of his family, and laudable wish to retire
from all public scenes, prevented him. 1t
would have given pleasure to all to see him
present: but we have made him an humble Of
fering-we know that he appreciates the mo-
tive, and we must be satisfied.
Captain TAYLOR, of the elegant steam boat
Surprise, had, several days before, politely
rendered the use of his boat for the occasion,
which was promptly accepted by the Presi-
dent. At an early hour in the morning de
putation from the Committee of Arrangement
repaired to Washington-Mr. Moore and Mr..
Slacum, to- conduct the President from his
house to the boat--and Mcssrs. Nichols,
Peake, Fowle and Herbert, to receive him on
board, and to accompany him down.
At 4 four o'clock, the signal gun was fired,
which announced the approach of the party;
and in few minutes afterwards, the boat,
highly ornamcnted and cnlivened with delight
ful music, was abreast of the northern limits
of the town---on passing the beautiful ship
Gov. Strong, lying at Conway's wharf, Capt
Coffin, ordercda salute of thirteen guns to
be fred from her deck, which was performed
in excellent time and with fine effect. The
port appeared to great advantage, although
a number of our largest vessels were absent,
there were still many at the wharves, and
these were decorated with all the taste and
variety that their commanders were capable Of
displaying. NIessrs. Janney's wharf was
selected for the landing place. As the boat
approached it, national salute was fred, with
his usual precision and Judgment, by Captain
Williams, of the Alexandria Artillery Corps,
and immediately afterwards she was laid long
side. Two Of the committee, Judge Cranch
and Mr.. Cazenove, were ready to receive the
President, and the distinguished gentlemen
who had been invited to accompany him.
These were the Hon. Mr.. SoUTHARp, Secre-
tary of the Navy; Mr.. WRIT, the attorney
General; and Mr. MCLEAN, Post Master &C.
neral. The Vice President of the United
States, and the Secretary of War, were a
mong those invited, but were absent on visits
to their respective states. The honorable
CHARLES FEyroS MERCER, was likewise of the
number, and attended.
The hon. Mr.. CLAY, Secretary of State,
who had also accepted an invitation, we are
sorry to say, was prevented by indisposition
from attending.
The President and the other guests were
then conducted to their carriages, and attend
ed by the gentlemen of the Committee TO
Clagett's Hotel, where John Roberts, Esq.
Mayor of the town; J. c. Vowel, Esq. Pres't
of the Council, and Mcssrs. Swami, Taylor,
Mason and Thornton, of the Committee were
in readiness to receive them.
At five o'clock, the company sat down to
an elegant dinner, prepared by Mr.. Clagett,
in his best style-after the removal of the
cloth, the following toasts were drank:
1, TIE Constitution Of the United States
Based upon the affections Of the people, "it
is the work of our forefthers." Let us unite
to preserve, protect, and defend it.
2. Talents, Integrity and Pctriotism-The
only legitimate passports to public honors
5. The UIH, and the Happiness of the Peo-
ple--The source, and the end, of ali legitimate
governments.
4. Popular Elc'ions-Their purity and fire.
quency are the best security for the beniG-
cence, and the best guaranty against the a
buse of power.
S. The General and the State Governments
Fellow servants Of the same masters; uncon-
trolled, and uncomfortable within their re-
spective spheres.
6. Preparafioa for detensiue car-The firm
est security Of peace.
z. The United States--Iay their sense Of
Justice strengthen with their strength.
s. Public Eeonomy-The means of public
improvement.
3. The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to the civil
power.
10. The Freedom Of the Press-The wea-
pom of truth.
IL. Religious Freedom-SIay we be equally
exempt from civil and ecclesiastical tyranny.
IL. Internal Lmprorement-National objects
require national means.
IS. The Daughters Of .amenea-Good as
they are fair, and honored as they are good
Their smile, the reward of virtue-thcir frown,
the punishment ofvice.
We were unable to procure the volunteer