Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-26

associated, and must nave PROOF, powerful
nroof. before we can believe him guilty ofsuch
base deceit.
Mr.. Calhoun has rendered himself unpopu-
lar in Virginia, by his bold and energetic adj
mnistration ofthe War Department. The let,
ter is, probably, from one Of his political ene-
mics in that State, and founded, we hope, in
the unmerited suspicion, of being the friend
and adviser, on all occasions, of Mr.. McDuihe'
We have already given the account of the
reception of the Nations Guest in Charleston,
where he arrived on Monday the 18th instant.
Every demonstration of Joy was manifested
on the occasion. He attended a magnificent
Ball on the night of his arrival, and on Tues.
day partook of public Dinner, which, fol
splendor and harmony, must have been equal
to any he has seem in our country: The toasts,
which We copy below, are unusually fine
During that evening, and the next day, nc re-
ceived the congratulations of the citizens ge'
morally, and of numerous Societies, through
their respective deputations. On Thursdays
the 18th, he left Charleston, in steamboat,
for Edisto. accompanied by the Governor OF
the State, Maj. Gen. Geddes, the Hon. 1. Ha-
milton, Col F. X. Huger, and several gentle
men of the committee of arrangements. From
Edisto he was to go to Beaufort, and thence
to Savannah. The Charleston Mercury thus
takes leave of him: Farewell, illustrious Pill
grim. The affections of the free and the
brave follow thee through life, and will en-
balm thy memory when dead"
The following are the toasts drank
at the Public Dinner, given at the City
Hall, in Charleston, in honor of Gen.
La FAYETTE.
= Our iU;strious Guest-"La felicite du ceur
consiste tout gutter pour lie bonheur des au-
tres"
Gen. La Fayette rose, and after hav-
irg expressed his affectionate acknow-
ledgments to the citizens of Charleston,
gave the following toast:
Perpetual and ever increasing prosperity to
the City of Charleston, where an American
recruit received first blessing, and which
shall have the last wishes ola grateful veteran.
Our Country, the birth place of liberty: her
Constitution guarantees her prosperity.
The memory of Washington.
The Sgaers of The Declaration Of hndepen-
1ence-Their names are impershable.
La belle F'rance-May the future aim other
rulers be the happiness of her people.
The exalted patriotism ofour Revolutionary
worthless, subject of sublime admiration to
their grateful posterity.
The Warriors of our Rerolution-They con-
quered for us, but their victories will give
freedom to the world.
The President of the United States.
The Governor of the State Of South Carolina
The Republics Of South .9mericd.
'sSisters in freedom! DER the main
We send our hearts to thee;
Oh! ne'er may kings and priests again
Stain with their steps thy flowery plain,
Nor vex the brave and free"
Religious Creeds-Resting solely between
man and his Maker, they should neither be
prescribed nor prescribed by government.
Eduoation-The march of intellect in the
progress of freedom.
The Fair of CdroRna-The patriotism OF
their mothers is the brightest jewel in the
dowry of their daughters.
After Gen. La Fayette had retired,
the following volunteer toasts were
drank
By Col. William Drayton, one Of the Vice
Presidents. General Latayette-of whom a
loyalist, bis enemy, remarked, that though
surrounded by crime, he was guilty ofnone !.
BY Major James Hamilton. blessed
is the gratitude which honors the benefactor
of our country.
Bya Member.-7He Castle Of Olm"tz-E-
ven the Gods contemplate with admiration
the noble spectacle Of brave man Struggling
with adversely.
BY Adam Tunno, esq. Vice President
The Capture of Korktc,oa-where the honor
of Charleston was remembered, and the cruel
ties at New London were forgotten.