Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13
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SATURDAY MtbRNING, NAY IS, 1926.

SATURDAY MtSRNiNG, NAY Is, 1896
The bill for the relief Of Mr.. Monroe, was
yesterday ordered tn u third reading. We re-
greet, however, TO say, that the interest on the
claims admitted, was not allowed; such an al
lowance being at varia,ce with the established
usage Of the Government. The small pittance
Of ais, 800 is all that viii be realised by the
venerable, and it pains us to add, impover-
ished Patriot The interchangeable and able ef-
forts of Mr.. Mercer entitie him to the graft
tude of Mr.. Monroe, and the thanks of those
who appreciate the good mans infle1ible pa,ri-
osism and great public services.
We have copied a communication to the
Editors of the National Intelligencer purport-
ing 10 be defence Of the friends of the Bank
rupt Bill. We shall make no further remark
upon il, than barely to say, that our statement
of Mr.. Randolph's conduct, in relation 10 the
bill, was strictly true. We anticipated the
eject of that conduct and were not disap-
pointed We were always aware, that the bill
lad other friends than those associated with
Mr. Randolph and Mr.. Calhoun. Our obser-
yations were intended for such only as could
be influenced by Mr.. Randolph's alarming
threat, and we sill believe that had there been
sufficient time to pass the bill, the result would
have been the same.
The letter from which the following extracts
are copied, was written by gentleman Of New
a York who is personally acquainted with the al
fic,ed poet to whom they refer, and may be re-
lied on as exhibiting correct view Of his sitn-
alton, and Of his claims upon the bcnevolence
Of the public.
"Nfw York, MAY Z, 1926.
"Dear Sr--In answer to your queries con-
corning The Boston Bard, | can state, that, not
outstanding The little relief he has lately recei
yed, his condition is very miserable, and de-
serves the immediate attention of every philan-
thropic and patriotic individual in the commu-
nifty
AT the last dates from him, he was in Pro-
violence, r. l., endeavoring to recruit his
strength sufficiently TO enable him TO reach his
native home; and receiving assistance, though
undoubtedly small, from those who are charita-
bly, disposed.
"The Boston Bard has many claims upon the
charity and patriotism Of his country. He is
among those "Sons OF Song" who deservedy
rank high in the estimation Of the world IA
native American who has often celebrated his
oountry's glory in melodious verse--and who
has presented 10 his countrymen innumerable
poetical articles in which vice is deprecated,
and virtue eulogized. His strains are full Of
sweetness and Pathos, and are sometimes i'm
bued with deep tincture CT religious lee ing
"The poor Bard is indeed in avery distress
ed situation;-worn down with ha assing
consumption, he is unable to obtain iiveE-
/, hood by his profession and now that he is in
this state Of health-it is incumbent on his
friends, the admirers Of his muse, and those
editors who have enriched their.columns with
his illusions, to render him such assistance, as
viii, during the Jeto remaining days he will pro-
badly spend on this side Of the grave, make
him comparatively comfortable and happy.
$40 your District his friends in This section
look anxiously for some effective succour for
him-and the best expectations of a favorable
subscription to his forthcoming Poems are en-
lertained, when the subjec of his relief is
brought before the citizens and sojourners Of
the National Metropolis.
"And the assembled Representatives Of the
people, considering the honor of their country,
certainly cannot withhold from him the small
pittance which he now much requires, and
which If rendered at this time, may prevent his
becoming the inmate Of a PoorH
81 remain, very respectfully, yours, Sc"
irvm every section of our extensive Repub-
lie the warning voice OF a misrepresented and
injured people is directed to the ears Of the
organized Opposition in Congress; yet it is
strangely disregarded, or contumaciously set at
defiance. The approaching elections, however,
will render The sovereign voice more audible,
and punish the hardihood that disregards it,
They viii teach salutary lesson to the ambi-
tious demagogues who have arrayed themselves
&gainst principles recognized by their cons,itu-
en,s and by themselves, because these princi-
pies are nov supported by the administration;
>and against measures Important, % the great in
terests and glory Of the country, because they
sre proposed by men who stand in he way of
desperate aspirants 10 Office.
The following well written, candid and tenn
perate admonition, from the WEsTERNHERALp,