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

I treatment from one they had idolized broke all
! connection between them and him, and settling
down into decided opposition, have continued
so to the present day.
For nearly fifteen years past, the great strug
gle in this state has been between the Democra-
tic party and De Witt Clinton, the latter being
always supported by the federalists, and occa-
sionally by a few loose par,isans, who had ex-
pectations from his advancement. The demo
cratic party were as firm in their first friend
ship as they have been in their subsequent OPP
posi- ton. They were once deceived, and never
again would they trust the deceiyer. The ma
jority of $1,000 for Mr.. Clinton in 1924, partly
arose from the little stir excited by his dismiss
sal from the Board of Canal Commissioners.
MIR. Clinton was certainly an efficient member
of that body, and assisted much 10 complete that
great Improvement His laurels in that affair
are not attempted to be torn from his brows,
bat his breach of faith to the democratic party
could never be healed up. For nearly fifteen
years this rupture has been fostering, in spite
OF the arts of all political quack doctors. The
fact is singular commentary on the truth OF
the proyerb--that when warm friends fall out
they are the bitterest of enemies.
The majority for Mr.. Clinton in 1924 also "a
rose partly from the personal divisions on the
presidential election The close contest Of this
yearindicates the returning union of the demo-
cratic party. to their old feelings and old prin-
ciples. What lesson the political history Of
Mr.. Clinton must furnish to statesmen! The
greatest talents, without political integrity, are
feared and Gespised by an intelligent people
If MIR. Clinton had always been true 10 his po-
litical principles, what might he not have been
at the present day. The democratic party
would have gone with him as it he had been
their father, their divinity, their call in ALL
Nothing could have separated them. But he
broke faith with them when he was trusted with
their destiny, and ever since that fatal mistake,
the war between him and them has been unaba-
ted, even till it has weakened and divided the
strength Of the whole state. But the honest de-
mocracyi is at length victorious. Mr. Clinton is
fast verging 10 the oblivion which now shades
the name Of the celebrated Harrison Gray Otis,
who, once the head Of the federal party, has
sunk into insignifcance with IL. The political
history Of De Witt Clinton would be one
Of the most valuable books for the perusal of
young men entering political life; not for in
struction heaven knows, but for the especial
purpose of avoiding his errors.
We are indebted 10 the polite attention Of
Capt. Boissiere, for files of Panama Gazettes 10
the 18th September and Guayaqul Patriot Of
the 29th August. In a paper of the Sd we find
description Of large meeting held in the City
of Panama, by the municipal authorities and
number Of citizens, to take into consideration
the situation of the republic, in consequence OF
the proceedings held in the departments of
Guayaquil, Asuay, and Quito, respecting the
events in Venezuela. The meeting concluded
by recommending TO the Vice President Of the
republic, the adoption of pacific measures in the
agitated departments, in the belief that they
would be more likely 20 conciliate all parties
than what could be effected by the adoption Of
hostile measures-and urging the return Of b.
| livar to the country as one OF the most power
| ful means 10 restore the country to Its former
state of tranquility.
AT meeting held in Guayaquil on the 28th
of August, it was resolyed-lst. That the ex-
ercise OF the sovereignty should be devoved
upon BoI;vor, the father Of his Countrywide
the Li5erator, being invested with dictatorial
power, should take charge of the destinies of the
Republic,-That he shall call Grand Colon
bian Convention to fix the Constitution Of the
Republic;-That copy of the foregoing reso-
luton should be transmitted to his Excellency
That all the departments of the Republic
should be invited to follow the example OF
| Guayaquil--and That, until His Excellency
should arrive and undertake the Dictatorship,
the authorities Of Guayaquil should remain the
same, and in the same state, as before.
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