Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-02
NO. 80

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desk whilst waiting for the public mind
to be better and better prepared for
their reception. He has not, however,
in the mean time, been remiss in pro-
pagating his principles, by means Of
personal explanations, in various lee
lures, delivered from time to time, in
the neighboring towns. In Novem-
Der last, he lectured twice in Frank
fort and twice in Lexington, since
which, besides occasional lectures in
Cincinnati and Newport, he has recent
b lectured in Louisville and Maysville;
also, in several steamboats, on the
rivers; on one of which occasions, Gen.
Lafayette was an auditor, whilst on
his way from Cincinnati to Maysville;
and the General was then pleased to
nod assent to many of the strong facts
advanced in the course oflecture, and,
on giving his thanks at the close,
L. expressed wish that the lecturer,
when on his route to Russia, might
embark in the same ship in which he,
the General, might sail to France.
A. And how did Symmes succeed
at the neighboring towns?
L. Well enough to SUSAN the conf
dent hope he has all.along entertain
ed, viz: that patient perseverance will,
ere long, bring over majority of the
thinking world to assent to the correct
ness of the new system. His recep-
ton at Frankfort was very flattering;
as one of the Cincinnati editors, in his
own way, formerly announced: The
Governor, Lieut.. Governor, Secretary
of State, and many other public charac-
tiers, attended to hear him. At Lex
ington as many came as the hustle of
the time seemed to justify, it being
the first and second days of the COM
mencement Of the law and medical
shoots. Whilst at Lexington he was
invited to attend stated meeting Of
the Kentucky Institute. When lately
at Maysville, he remained there only
from noon until near sunset, he had,
consequently, but small though intel
ligent audience. At Louisville, how
ever, large room built for (and for
merly used as) church, was filled to
overlooking with similar people; IN
deed, his auditors are almost universally
from the most enlightened and think
ing class. The clergy Of the city-in
whole or in part-attended, as did Sc
veral distinguished sojourners, includ-
ed Major General Scott. One Of the
auditors afterwards declared that the
Theory was proved by at least an hum
dred reasons, each Of which, if stand
ing alone, was sufficiently forceful to
convince him of the correctness Of it;
and, another, who attended but once,
and then accidentally and unexpected
ly, and had heretofore read or heard
but very few particulars relative to the
subject, expressed, after the lectures
much establishment, that any person
could listen attentiyely to single lee
ture, and yet remain unconvinced Of
the truth Of the system
A. Well, when will the author Of
the Theory publish any more essays,
or rather complete treatise on the
Theory!
L. That willprobably depend up
on some momentary spur of occasion;
at present his views continue the same
as expressed in his sixth number pub
lished in 1919, viz: that he had rather
that his followers should promulgate
his discoveries than to publish them
himself; besides, he is so limited for
means, that whatever requires an ex-
penliture of money or time, has, gen.
orally, to wait for some tide offavoura-
BILE events. Could his time and atten-
ton be spared from local and domes-
tic matters, and applied abroad, it
principles at the Atlantic cities; until
could, probably, be most advantageous
ly occupied in personally explaining his
the time arrives when he shall receive
support from Europe; which may now
soon be looked for. With relation to
complete treatise, a gentleman in favour
Of the theory has already accomplished
one, in which, he has included in ten OF
twelve ample chapters, very system
attic outline OF it, though, necessarily,
somewhat imperfect as to few Of the
minute particulars; this, it is said, will
be published as soon as a suitable oc-
casion offers; the nett gain arising from
the publication, it is understood, is de-
signed, by the writer, to be made sub.
ject to the direction Of the discoverer OF
the theory for its further promotion.
Newport, Ky. June I'd, 1925.
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