Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-22

!. he SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY has been
.so.d since Saturday, by severe attack of
'ssoas fever, and, though now better, is still
.,ble to attend to business.
", CLAY arrived in Philadelphia on Sunday
:, and took lodgings at the Mansion Hotel
q. learn that official business prompted him
/. ylhe visit.
The InteIligencer of yesterday announces Mr..
.,;,,e,t. four Minister to Mexico as the col
,..,ue Of Mr. Sergeant in the mission to the
c..cress of the South American States.
The Philadelphia Franklin Gazette declares,
-, The story of Mr.. Sergeant's declining the
.;..;op TO the South American Congress is al
,,,eber unfounded. He will, in the course Of
week or two, take his departure from Phila-
,lOhia in the sloop of war Hornet, which is
,Ao,ty expected there from Mexico.
lohn IT, Eaton, Esq. one of the present Sen
,rors in Congress from the State of Tennessee,
h; been recently reelected for six years from
ne fourth of March next.
Awriter in the Boston Courier, says that the
Statue Of Washington, executed by Chantry Of
London, is not likely to meet the expectation of
hose gentlemen Of Boston who have subscrib-
DIOR its completion. AS piece of sculpture,
ii said to be excellent-but it is not consider
.dby those who have seen it, even as tolerable
Isnss Of Washington.
The writer recommends that it be sold in
Europe, and that a new one be made, better
niling the feelings of Americans, and bearing
,se likeness Of their country's Father.
The Associated House Carpenters Of Boston,
have laudibly opened School for the instruc-
ton Of apprentices Of the Association, over the
age Of 10, in architecture and practical carpen-
Try.
The Albany Daily Advertiser announces the
arrival on the nth instant, Of IS boats from the
north and west, loaded with wheat, -four, ashes,
ylvania. On the same day 40 boats were
cleared, all laden with merchandise. So much
hr canals.
The National Advocate gives the following
hefexplanaiion of New York Politics. It is
probably correct as far as it goes, but is made
snaie to the qualification of public curiosity
out ofthe State. The Editor confesses that it
s4a puzzling peice of business
NEW YORK POLITICS.
We have often heard the obscuriry and Der.
psxity of our state politics complained of in
other states. They have some reason 10 make
complaints. II is, in truth, puzzlng piece of
business TO any one not Familiarity acquainted
With the state of parties here We take the
following from the National IntelIigencer:
"From Newly rk, we learn, very unexpect-
eddy, ihatif Gov. Clinton is reelected at all. il
will be BY a very small majority over Mr.. Ro-
chester. 1t would take somebody deeper in the
mystery of New-York politics than we are. to
explain some things about the election, the re-
suit ofwhich, if we, mistake not, will have a
bearing wider than the limits of the State of
New-York."
IL we can explain the subject to the satisfac-
non OF our cotemporary we shall do it willingly.
.hedemocratic party in this state has peculiar
character Their principal trait is sincerity s.
honesty In standing by their principles and their
uAses, even to the uttermost point of political
n0aor. The old federal party had always a
considerable strength in this state, and the op-
position which they uniformly have made 10
we other party, rendered the latter more uni
ed and hrm in their own doctrines.
!, nut The sincerity and honesty Of the democra-
uS party are accompanied by another singular
%ai' which marks their conduct throughout the
'as' twenty years. They are attached 10 their
S'a' men and principal leaders both from prin-
s'pe and affection. The warm impulses of their
IVA r,ar,S quicken the operation Of these principles.
oa 'ne other hand, as much as they are honest
au as warmya as they fee, Just so much do they
s'snAe any man among them who deserts their
y T%E. or oelrays them in the hour of need
1a .ir love is equal to their dislike, and both are
T on principle, animated by feeling.
-. '"ere never has been more curious illus
"slon OIL This feature in political party than
ca ssn oe found in their opposition to Mr. Clinton
nearly the last fifteen years native ofthis
.a'e, nursed in the bosom of the democratic
yWvV, endowed with considerable talents, De
.su Linton starred in public life with bright
= prospects than any other individual ever did
his country from the revolution down to the